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Pure Chess Coming Soon to PlayStation Network

Chess is one of the oldest of most popular board games of all time. In the new game Pure Chess from developer Ripstone, you'll find some of the most impressive visuals ever seen in a chess game, and matches can be played in a variety of venues on your choice of Staunton, Checker and Williams Chess sets. Pure Chess was designed in cooperation with a chess Grandmaster and is designed so that beginner players can learn the game with tutorials or even skilled chess players can enjoy the game. Pure Chess is due out May 29, 2012 for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita on the PlayStation Network. The game is not yet rated and pricing details have not yet been released. For more information on the game, check out the official Pure Chess website.

Game Features
  • Staunton, Checker, and Williams chess sets created with stunning detail and precision
  • Museum, Penthouse, and Library locations beautifully portrayed
  • Comprehensive tutorial that teaches you basic, intermediate, and advanced chess techniques
  • 3 Tournaments to test your tactics
  • 100 Bonus chess puzzles to ponder over
  • Play By Mail with up to 8 of your friends
  • Track your ELO and Tournament ratings in the ranking boards
  • FULL HD 1080p and Stereoscopic 3D support (PS3 only)

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