Okay, so New Chessmaster on the Game Boy—it’s exactly what it sounds like, but with that classic handheld charm. You boot it up, and bam, you’ve got chess. No frills, just a solid digital board with decent AI opponents (for its time, anyway). The sprites are simple—black and white pieces, tiny but readable—and the controls are straightforward, even if moving pieces feels a little clunky by today’s standards.

What’s cool is the variety. You can play against the CPU at different difficulty levels, or just mess around in free play. There’s even a two-player mode if you’ve got a link cable and a friend who’s into it. The AI isn’t Stockfish-level brutal, but it’ll punish obvious mistakes, so don’t expect to coast.

Honestly, it’s a no-nonsense chess game that does the job. If you’re nostalgic for Game Boy era strategy or just want chess on the go (without draining your phone battery), this one’s a solid pick.