Play Sega Chess (Europe) Online

Game Overview

Sega Chess (Europe) is exactly what it sounds like—chess, but on your Master System. No fancy animations, no dramatic music, just you and the board. The AI isn’t a grandmaster, but it’ll still punish you if you get careless. I lost my first match embarrassingly fast because I underestimated how aggressive it could be.

Playing against a friend feels oddly satisfying on an 8-bit system. The controls are simple—just move the cursor and confirm—but there’s something charming about the chunky pixelated pieces. It’s not the prettiest chess game you’ll ever play, but it’s got that late-'80s Sega vibe, back when they’d port anything to a cartridge just to see if it worked.

If you’re into retro stuff, this is a neat little time capsule. Just don’t expect online play or tutorials—it’s chess, pure and slightly dated.