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Boris

by Sockbat Replica·published by Sockbat Replica

1 February 197827
Dedicated console

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About

Boris is a chess computer running on a Fairchild F8 processor. It plays a standard game of chess and features a physical chess board to move the pieces on. Moves are input using a keypad and counter moves displayed on a LED display.

Ways to play

Modes

Single player

Perspective

Side view

Mod for

Also known as

Boris Diplomat — Travel version

Boris Jr. — Travel version working title

Boris Master — Battery-powered release

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Facts

Released

1 February 1978

Platforms

Dedicated console

Tags

Text-based / SpreadsheetTurn-basedBoard gameChessText parser