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Atari 2600 Hacks - Knightmate

Original Game:Video Chess 
Hacked By:Zach Matley
Type of Hack:Graphic Hack Functional Hack
Year Created:2003
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Description
A Chess variant with a lot of intrigue. The King and Knight have been switched. The pieces retain all the normal rules, save that now you must capture your opponent's Knight, a much more elusive character. The game mechanics have been changed to reflect the new rules and the pieces have been swapped on the board. For more information on Knightmate, check out www.chessvariants.com/diffobjective.dir/knightmate.html
 
What's New
Game play has been altered to reflect the rules of the Chess variant “Knightmate.”
 
Before and After Screenshots
 
Original GameHack
Knightmate - Original ScreenshotKnightmate - Hack Screenshot
 
Other Hacks Created by Zach Matley
Combat Redux (Hack of Combat)
Holiday Combat (Hack of Combat)
 
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