🎮 Play Cyrus Online (DOS)

Name: Cyrus
Availability: InStock
Author: Intelligent Chess Software

🕹️ GAME CONTROLS

Action / Button	Keyboard Key
D-Pad (Up / Down / Left / Right)	`Arrow Keys`
Button A	`Z` or `J`
Button B	`X` or `K`
Button X / Turbo A	`A` or `U`
Button Y / Turbo B	`S` or `I`
Select	`Shift`
Start	`Enter`

💡 Tip: You can also connect any USB / Bluetooth Gamepad controller!

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🎮 VISUAL CONTROLLER MAPPING & GAMEPAD DIAGRAM Auto-Detect: Active

Gamepad Input	Retro Function	Keyboard Key
D-Pad / Analog	Character Movement / Steering	`▲` `▼` `◄` `►`
Button A (East)	Primary Action / Attack / Fire	`Z` / `K`
Button B (South)	Secondary / Jump / Cancel	`X` / `J`
Button X / Y	Special / Turbo / Extra Fire	`A` / `S`
Select	Insert Coin / Select Option	`Right Shift`
Start	Game Start / Pause Game	`Enter`

Game info: 👁️ 124 plays

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Game title:	Cyrus
Platform:	DOS
Author (released):	Intelligent Chess Software (1982)
Genre:	Puzzle
Mode:	Single-player
Game size:	102 kB
Emulator Core:	DOS
Game Manual:	📖 Official Manual (Built-in)
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License:	Freeware / Abandonware

Available online emulators for Cyrus:

Different online emulators are available for Cyrus. Select an emulator core below for optimal performance:

Emulator Core Engine	Technology	Multiplayer	Gamepad	Touch	Ads	Action / Switch
EmulatorJS (Default WebAssembly)	`WebAssembly / JS`	YES	YES	YES	NO	▶ ACTIVE
MS-DOS (Recommended)	`WebAssembly / Libretro`	YES	YES	YES	NO	PLAY ⚡
JS-DOS v3.0 / DOSBox Engine	`Emscripten C++`	YES	YES	NO	NO	PLAY ⚡

Game description:

Cyrus is a pioneering chess game developed by Intelligent Chess Software and released for DOS in 1982. As one of the earliest chess programs available for home computers, it provides a fascinating look at early artificial intelligence, offering a straightforward but challenging board game experience.

How to play

Your objective is to checkmate the opponent’s king following standard chess rules. The game is controlled using the original MS-DOS keyboard inputs. For a full-screen view of the board, press Right Alt + Enter.

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🎮 GAMEPLAY OBJECTIVES & HOW TO PLAY

Objective: Complete levels, defeat enemies, solve puzzles, and beat the final boss.
Starting Game: Click the emulator screen above or press Space / Enter to launch.
Saving Progress: Use the built-in emulator save state hotkeys or auto-save feature.
Full Screen: Press Alt + Enter or click the fullscreen icon on the toolbar.

💡 PRO TIPS & TROUBLESHOOTING

Lag / Stutter: Ensure hardware acceleration is enabled in your browser settings.
Audio Mute: Click inside the game screen to activate WebAudio sound synthesis.
Multiplayer: Connect two USB controllers or use WASD (P2) + Arrow Keys (P1).

Frequently asked questions about Cyrus

Who made Cyrus?

Cyrus was published by Intelligent Chess Software, released in 1982.

What kind of game is Cyrus?

Cyrus is a puzzle game for the MS-DOS.

Can two people play Cyrus?

No. Cyrus is a single-player game, so it has no two-player mode.

How much data does Cyrus load?

The Cyrus ROM is 102 kB. It is fetched once when you press play and then cached by your browser, so returning to the game does not download it again.

Move / D-Pad:	`▲` `▼` `◄` `►`
Fire / Action (A):	`X` or `K`
Jump / Special (B):	`Z` or `J`
Start / Select:	`Enter` / `Shift`

Move / WASD:	`W` `S` `A` `D`
Fire / Action (A):	`B` or `I`
Jump / Special (B):	`V` or `U`
Start / Select:	`T` / `R`

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