USCF Chess Intellivision box art

Intellivision · Sports / Strategy

USCF Chess

SystemIntellivision
Released1982
GenreSports, Strategy
DeveloperAPh Technological Consulting
PublisherMattel Electronics
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

USCF Chess is a sports game released in 1982 for the Intellivision, developed by APh Technological Consulting and published by Mattel Electronics. It blends sports and strategy elements.

It landed about 3 years into the Intellivision's life. Other notable Intellivision releases from 1982 include Demon Attack, Buzz Bombers and Beauty & the Beast. Among the 25 Intellivision sports games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.

APh Technological Consulting also made Basketball, Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Treasure of Tarmin and NASL Soccer for the Intellivision.

USCF Chess supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Intellivision hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing USCF Chess is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

USCF Chess gameplay screenshot on Intellivision
In-game screenshot (Intellivision)

USCF Chess walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Intellivision games today

Intellivision games reward patience: many are slower, more strategic designs than their Atari rivals. Official compilations have kept a large part of the library available on modern platforms.

USCF Chess FAQ

When did USCF Chess come out on the Intellivision?

USCF Chess was released for the Intellivision in 1982.

Who made USCF Chess?

It was developed by APh Technological Consulting and published by Mattel Electronics.

Is USCF Chess multiplayer?

Yes. USCF Chess supports up to 2 players.

How long does USCF Chess take to play?

As a sports game, USCF Chess typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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