PocketPCFreeware : Chess 2.0

This is the only true freeware chess game that I have found. It relies on the Microsoft .NET Compact Framework, that you must already have installed prior to installing the game.
There are 3 ways to play this game: against your PocketPc, on the web against another computer, or on the web against an online player. I have only played this game against my PocketPC but I had fun. I suppose that the Desktop version would be better to use if you want to play online.
I like the graphics even though when in Enhanced mode the Whites must play against the "Reds". As for the 4 levels of play, I would not advance too quickly because it seems the PocketPc plays well, yet quickly.
With such a small usage amount of memory 164Kb (not counting .NET), I suggest you try it and add any comments to complete this brief hands-on
The version 2.0 has better skill levels (not tested).

[Torgamm] (Translation: marta75034)

Author:	Valentin Iliescu
Date:	11-18-2003
Links:	Web Site
Rating:	7/10
Size:	?
Hits:	116242
Download:	Download ( ARM/XSCALE )

comments
Gamechipper (12-04-2003) - v2.0
This is the first Freeware verison of chess i could find. Game is great. You can also change the color. From Red/White to black/white. I would give this game a 5 out of 5
kameeldoring (12-28-2003) - v2.0
Great game, but there is still another free chess program, in my view, much better in AI, a bit bigger than the one you repport, but nevertheless superb in strategy. It's Scott's pocketchess 1.1 for pocket PC in the address http://www.eskimo.com/~scottlu/wince/ppcchess.html I should give this shareware a 8/10 in your overall score, as it doesn't have the option to change colors, as well as it doesn't have the ability to load PGN format games (pocket game notation).
Banjo009 (08-26-2004) - v2.0
This program has great graphics and plays a good game, but its end game is lacking. Instead of checkmating me it will attempt to queen every one of its pawns. It also doesn't avoid draw by repitition. I agree that pocketchess is a much better game overall. 7/10
Albondigas (10-17-2004) - v2.0
Very nice game; that the end game may be weak doesn't bother me much, I'm not a very good player. It seems to be the only freeware chess program again since the competition (PocketChess) has gone payware, at least for the PPC & Palm versions called "DeLuxe" now (both US$ 19,99).
BBQ (03-26-2005) - v2.0
I agree completely with Banjo009. Good graphics, but terrible endgame. I would highly recommend CEBoard 2.0 at http://www.zanchetta.net/CEBoard/ which I believe is freeware. It now has two (2) chess engines included with it an a wonderful annotation feature. You can also alter the color of the squares and there are several included chess sets. Chess v. 2.0 is good eye-candy, but its beauty is only skin deep. 6/10
ynhnln (06-17-2007) - v2.0
not found
patlucas (04-11-2008) - v2.0
The oprogram is available at http://www.freewareppc.com/games/tkmchess.shtml Does not save anything. What a Pity!
rana_kamlesh (06-19-8862) - v2.0
it doesnot download in my htc touch pls help me
patlucas (10-26-2008) - v2.0
Download link now works so downloaded this again. It now saves chosen options when exiting.
postal (12-31-2008) - v2.0
in the discription of the game, it is mentioned that Microsoft .NET Compact Framework, is needed. is this installed on the PPC or on my machine?
postal (12-31-2008) - v2.0
its a long night, ignore me prev post. got this game installed and it works great......