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PDA Chess Games

Chess players on the go can continue to play their favorite game through PDAs. These games provide a way to reduce stress while improving mental agility. Some offer the chance to further play against human opponents in addition to the computer. Look at which game play style best matches your own before purchasing any chess game.

Windows Mobile/Pocket PC
- Rampart Chess for Pocket PC 2.8 works on Pocket PC 2002 or Pocket PC 2003 as well as Windows Mobile 5.0, 6.0 and 6.5 versions. There are four chess sets available that cover 10 levels of play. One feature allows users to save games for conclusion at another time. Intelli Chess 2.7.2 requires Pocket PC, Pocket PC 2002 or Pocket PC 2003. Instead of skill levels, players choose from difficulty levels easy, average and best. Skins change the look of the board as well as pieces. Time settings can also be set for the game. ScidPocket is a free chess game that works with Windows Mobile 5, 6 or 6.1 and Pocket PCs. This program does not work on the 2002 version of Pocket PC. Some of the game's features include board set up and engine analysis.
Symbian
- Multiplayer Championship Chess-Symbian 1.49 allows players to compete against other opponents online. Several difficulty levels are present. Chess Pro II runs on Symbian S60 V3, v3.00 and Symbian S60 V5, v3.00. Players can get hints as well as see when pieces are in danger. Skill levels range from beginner to experienced. A multiplayer feature is also available. Chess Pro II runs on Symbian S60 V3, v3.00 and Symbian S60 V5, v3.00. Players can get hints as well as see when pieces are in danger. Skill levels range from beginner to experienced. A multiplayer feature is also available. Multichess for Symbian S60v2 offers real-time play in a tournament with human opponents. Tournament selections can come from player scores or even their time zone. The game allows participants messaging among any opponents.
Palm OS
- OpenChess is for Palm OS 3.0 and above. Users can design new game pieces or download designs. The clock shows time for both the player and computer moves. A multiplayer option is part of the game. ChessGenius 2.31 is a free game for all Palm devices that use the Palm OS 2.0 operating system. More than 40 levels are available with the standard engine and players can analyze each game.
BlackBerry
- Chinese Chess Pro 1.0 covers multiplayer as well as single-player options. A feature allows users to record their games for review in addition to saving games in progress. Multiplayer Championship Chess 1.50 offers an Internet multiplayer option with chat. A career mode is an added choice for single players. Users can change pieces or play with alternate views. The game is available for BlackBerry OS 4.2 or higher devices that feature color screens. Free Chess v1.3.1 for BlackBerry provides five levels of play that increase in difficulty. Players can save games as well as call for hints or undo moves.

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