Different board games make the transition from table top to computer/handheld with varying levels of success. Chess, partially because of its structured nature and partially because it is a classic geek game, handles the transition extremely well.

The sheer number of chess programs that are available for Windows Mobile devices is staggering. Rampart Chess ($12.95 from the WMExperts Store) is one entry into the field that is built by Rampart Games.

When I’m looking for a computerized Chess game, there are some standard features that I’m looking for as well as some others that would be nice to have. Some of the things that I’m thinking of are a way to save the notation from your game or being able to play across a network connection. What sort of functionality does Rampart Chess offer? Click through for the full read.

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