Sargon II is a chess simulation game that was released in 1979 for the Commodore 64 among other platforms. Developed by Hayden Software, it is the sequel to the Sargon chess series. In the era when computer chess was still in its infancy, Sargon II pushed the boundaries by offering a stronger algorithm for chess problem-solving compared to its predecessor. It featured multiple difficulty levels, making it accessible to beginners as well as challenging for more experienced players. Its genre is best classified as a strategy game, specifically focusing on chess simulation.
