10-31-2017, 08:18 AM
Chess Ultra Arrives on the Switch eShop, With Cross-Platform Play, This Week
<div><p>Some may recall when Ripstone published <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/wiiu-eshop/pure_chess"><strong>Pure Chess</strong></a> on Wii U and 3DS, a game developed by VooFoo Studios. It was an impressive title (despite some nagging flaws) that offered cross-platform play and attractive visuals. A little while ago Ripstone confirmed that its own internal team was bringing <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/chess_ultra"><strong>Chess Ultra</strong></a> to the Switch, which should be rather enticing for those that enjoyed Pure Chess back in the day.</p>
<p>Now it’s confirmed for this week, arriving on 2nd November with a price tag of £9.99 / $12.49USD / €12.49 depending on your region.</p>
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<p>A particularly pleasing feature will be cross-platform online play with Xbox One and PC, so it shouldn’t be too hard to find matches. A feature-set is below.</p>
<ul>
<li>Stunning environments and beautiful chess sets, including a ‘Fire and Brimstone’ chess set that literally burns</li>
<li>10 Grandmaster approved AI levels</li>
<li>Comprehensive time controls, including Classical, Blitz and Marathon, all available online</li>
<li>Intuitive local and online multiplayer with ELO ranking system</li>
<li>Cross-platform online play against Xbox One and PC players</li>
<li>Spectate and compete in Official Ripstone tournaments</li>
<li>Numerous playing options including full touch screen and cross-table playing modes</li>
<li>Over 80 chess puzzles</li>
<li>Re-write the past by winning the biggest historic matches</li>
<li>In-depth tutorials</li>
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<p>Unique to the Switch will be ‘cross-table’ chess, in which you can lay the Switch down flat when undocked.</p>
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<p>Will you be making a move for Chess Ultra on Switch?</p>
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<div><p>Some may recall when Ripstone published <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/wiiu-eshop/pure_chess"><strong>Pure Chess</strong></a> on Wii U and 3DS, a game developed by VooFoo Studios. It was an impressive title (despite some nagging flaws) that offered cross-platform play and attractive visuals. A little while ago Ripstone confirmed that its own internal team was bringing <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/games/switch-eshop/chess_ultra"><strong>Chess Ultra</strong></a> to the Switch, which should be rather enticing for those that enjoyed Pure Chess back in the day.</p>
<p>Now it’s confirmed for this week, arriving on 2nd November with a price tag of £9.99 / $12.49USD / €12.49 depending on your region.</p>
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<p>A particularly pleasing feature will be cross-platform online play with Xbox One and PC, so it shouldn’t be too hard to find matches. A feature-set is below.</p>
<ul>
<li>Stunning environments and beautiful chess sets, including a ‘Fire and Brimstone’ chess set that literally burns</li>
<li>10 Grandmaster approved AI levels</li>
<li>Comprehensive time controls, including Classical, Blitz and Marathon, all available online</li>
<li>Intuitive local and online multiplayer with ELO ranking system</li>
<li>Cross-platform online play against Xbox One and PC players</li>
<li>Spectate and compete in Official Ripstone tournaments</li>
<li>Numerous playing options including full touch screen and cross-table playing modes</li>
<li>Over 80 chess puzzles</li>
<li>Re-write the past by winning the biggest historic matches</li>
<li>In-depth tutorials</li>
</ul>
<p>Unique to the Switch will be ‘cross-table’ chess, in which you can lay the Switch down flat when undocked.</p>
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<p>Will you be making a move for Chess Ultra on Switch?</p>
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