Not a full blown review, just to note that Big W are selling the version for Nintendo DS for $24. I bought a copy on Friday and have a had a couple of goes with it. I haven't used it enough to see how strong it is as a chess playing program but I did like the new "Mini-Games" feature. Basically it is a series of games that use chess pieces, without actually being chess itself. Some games involve using pieces as mine sweepers, while others require you to line up 3 or more pieces in the lines they move along. Quite cute and quite addictive. And the more you solve the more Josh Waitzkin rates your mental abilities.
Whether it matches pocket Fritz etc I still don't know, but for a fun DS game for $24 it is certainly worth buying.
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Sounds like a fun way to mix things up—using chess pieces in mini-games is a cool twist that can keep players engaged beyond traditional matches. It’s great to see chess reaching new audiences through creative features like these. For more fresh takes and real chess insights, check out chesshustle—where the game is always evolving.
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