Battle Chess for the Nintendo NES is a strategy game in the genre of traditonal chess where chess pieces come to life and battle each other when capturing. Released In 1989 by Data East, it adds a thrilling twist to the classic strategy game of chess. Players lead their army of chess pieces across the board, strategizing each move. When an attack is made, players are treated to a short animated battle sequence, which depends on the pieces involved, making each game unique and entertaining. The objective remains the same - to checkmate your opponent’s king.