CBMATE.ZIP
ClubMate v2.08
Is a chess database for Windows. Features include the ability to track an unlimited number of games, the ability to display up to 10 games simultaneously, algebraic notation and analysis lines displayed with each game, powerful searching and sorting facilities, and much more. (Ian Murray-Watson) (Reg.Fee: $64).
CHESNET.ZIP
ChessNet v1.1
Lets you play a game of chess over a modem. You could also use it just to play through games on screen. You cannot play the computer, however, which makes the shareware fee for this somewhat exorbitant, considering that Battle Chess and ChessMaster sell for the same or less. The graphics are good, and the "game replay" is handy. (Jack Lerner) (Reg.Fee: $35).
CHESSFW.ZIP
ChessMate for Windows v1.2
Is a good implementation of chess. Features include seven levels of difficulty, hints, a demo mode, sound effects, and more. (Kevin Moore) (Reg.Fee: $20 Pound).
E_CHESS.ZIP
E-Chess
Provides an easy user interface for playing e-mail chess. It will let you view and play your chess game in a graphical format and generate a text representation of the board for text based e-mail. This is based on the format of an e-mail message used by the IECG Internet chess club. Requires VBRUN300. (Reg.Fee: $0).
FILEMATE.ZIP
Chess FileMate for Windows v2.0
Facilitates the viewing, creation, and maintenance of ASCII text files containing recorded chess games. This version only allows the entry of 20 games. (William H. Dyche) (Reg.Fee: $25).
GAZEBO.ZIP
Gazebo Chess for Windows
Allows you to play a full game of chess against the computer or another human player. It can also play itself for educational purposes, or merely act as a referee for two other players. A non-graphic DOS version is also included. (The MSM Company) (Reg.Fee: $30).
KCHESW20.ZIP
K-Chess for Windows v2.0
Is an educational Chess program for Windows that shows its own calculations as it works. It features various types of hints and help, and can devise the best line of attack for several moves ahead. One or two players may participate, or you can observe the computer in auto-play mode. Keyboard and mouse input is accepted. (Rob McDonell) (Reg.Fee: $20).
LH_CHESS.ZIP
Lighthouse Chess for Windows v1.01
Is a game of chess you play against an opponent over a modem or network. (Michael Mathiesen) (Reg.Fee: $?).
NETCHESS.ZIP
Lighthouse Chess v1.02
Is a 5-minute demo of a chess program for Windows playable over a network or modem. (Michael Mathiesen) (Reg.Fee: $20).
REC_EC.ZIP
The Chess Recorder v4.0
Is a chess game which will record a history of moves of both players. (Eric Churchill) (Reg.Fee: $15).
WAX_WIN.ZIP
Waxman v1.3w
Is a chess game for Windows that you play against the computer. It will let you specify the amount of time the computer can think about its next move. Other options include move analysis, editing of the board to set up special situations, changing sides, and more. Waxman plays a surprisingly strong game. If you like speed chess, set it on 40 moves in five minutes and see if you can beat it. (Check-Tech) (Reg.Fee: $20).
WINCHES.ZIP
Windows Chess v1.0
Is a game of chess for Windows. It has good graphics and plays a decent game, though not as strong a game as the DOS-based chess games in the library. We ran into a bug in which it would not let us promote a pawn to the eighth rank. Requires EGA/VGA. (Daryl Baker) (Reg.Fee: $0).