Battle Chess Game Of Kings V1.1.1.18720 May 2026

Upon its release, Battle Chess Game of Kings received mixed to positive reviews. IGN (2003) gave it a 7.5/10, praising the “charming violence” but criticizing the “dated interface.” PC Gamer called the animations “a delight for 15 minutes, but the chess engine kept us playing for weeks.”

Version 1.1.1.18720 is remembered fondly because it worked. It became a staple of budget store shelves, often bundled with other eGames titles like Chessmaster or Hoyle Card Games. For many Millennials, this was their first exposure to chess, teaching them the value of the pieces through visceral consequences (e.g., never sacrifice a Queen to a pawn—the animation is humiliating). Battle Chess Game of Kings v1.1.1.18720

Released in the early 2000s (circa 2002-2004) by Interplay and often distributed by eGames or various budget software labels, Battle Chess: Game of Kings was a spiritual successor and technical overhaul of the original DOS classic. While the original Battle Chess used EGA/VGA 2D sprites, Game of Kings introduced a fully 3D-rendered board with 2D pre-rendered animated sprites (or early 3D models depending on the graphics toggle). Upon its release, Battle Chess Game of Kings

Version 1.1.1.18720 is the third official patch/update of the software. The build number breaks down as follows: This specific version addresses several critical bugs found

This specific version addresses several critical bugs found in the original 1.0 release, including:

While the core 3D models remain unchanged, v1.1.1.18720 restores three previously cut animations that were too unstable in earlier builds: