🎮 Play NOW: A Computer Chess Program Online (DOS)

Name: NOW: A Computer Chess Program
Availability: InStock
Author: Imagination Enterprises

🕹️ 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: 👁️ 129 plays

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Game title:	NOW: A Computer Chess Program
Platform:	DOS
Author (released):	Imagination Enterprises (1991)
Genre:	Puzzle
Mode:	Multiplayer
Game size:	90 kB
Emulator Core:	DOS
Game Manual:	📖 Official Manual (Built-in)
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License:	Freeware / Abandonware

Available online emulators for NOW: A Computer Chess Program:

Different online emulators are available for NOW: A Computer Chess Program. 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:

NOW: A Computer Chess Program is a 1991 digital board game developed by Imagination Enterprises for DOS. It brings traditional chess matches to your screen, now fully playable directly within your browser without requiring any installation.

How to play

The rules follow classic chess, where the objective is to trap your opponent’s king in a checkmate. The game requires a second player on the same keyboard, or a second gamepad if you have one. It is controlled using the original MS-DOS keyboard inputs. For a better view of the board, you can toggle fullscreen mode by pressing Right Alt + Enter.

Screenshots:

NOW: A Computer Chess Program Screenshot

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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 NOW: A Computer Chess Program

Who made NOW: A Computer Chess Program?

NOW: A Computer Chess Program was published by Imagination Enterprises, released in 1991.

What kind of game is NOW: A Computer Chess Program?

NOW: A Computer Chess Program is a puzzle game for the MS-DOS.

Can two people play NOW: A Computer Chess Program?

Yes. NOW: A Computer Chess Program supports multiplayer (Multiplayer). Player 1 uses the arrow keys, player 2 uses WASD, and two USB or Bluetooth gamepads can be connected instead.

How much data does NOW: A Computer Chess Program load?

The NOW: A Computer Chess Program ROM is 90 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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