Sargon III

Apple contacted the Spracklens and, after a port for 68000 assembly, Sargon III was the first third-party executable software for the Macintosh.

"[5] Steve Panak for ANALOG Computing said "although Sargon III is an excellent program, its price makes it a best buy only for the chess enthusiast who desires a complete library.

"[3] James Delson for Family Computing said "All this flexibility makes Sargon III a great and patient opponent, and a fine tutor, as well.

's Gazette said "This sequel to the popular Sargon II chess program is an even tougher opponent and adds a smorgasbord of features.

"[4] Rod Lawton for ACE said "Sargon is easy enough to use, as versatile as any – but in terms of visual appeal is somewhere back in the Dark Ages.