Episodes that show Tri-D Chess
The Original Series
Charlie X - #8, 1966 contribution by Spock
First time Tri-D Chess was seen on TV. Spock
checks Kirk twice then Kirk mates Spock with Charlie watching. Kirk leaves
Charlie to play Spock. Charlie melts the white Tri-D Chess pieces when
he makes a bad move and doesn't like losing to Mr. Spock. Temper, Temper
Charlie.
Where no man has gone before - #2, 1966 contribution
by the Nagus
Kirk says that Spock plays an irritating game
of Tri-D Chess then counters Spock's move. They were playing with five
attack boards. Spock later blames Kirk's illogical moves for losing. Spock,
you should consider all the possibilities!
The Naked Time - #7, 1966 contribution by
Kirk
Tri-D Chess board seen in the rec room where
Joe Tormolen was stabbed, no one was playing Tri-D Chess at the time.
The Conscience of the King - #13, 1966 contribution
by the Nagus
Tri-D Chess board seen in the rec room while
Uhura sings and play the Vulcan lute for Riley who is in engineering and
is very lonely. It isn't certain if someone was playing at the time.
Court Martial - #15, 1967 contribution by
Spock
Two shots of the Tri-D Chess board in a conference
room. First at Dr. McCoy's disbelief, Spock is playing chess with the computer
while Kirk is being court martialed on Starbase 11 for the death of Commander
Ben Finney. He informs McCoy that his has beaten the computer four times.
Later aboard the Enterprise, Spock with the Tri-D Chess board in front
of him, indicates to the court, that he has beaten the computer five times.
So, which is it four or five Mr. Spock?
The Alternative Factor - #20, 1967 contribution
by Kirk
Tri-D Chess board seen in the rec room where
Lazarus overhears two crewmen talking about dilithium crystals. A female
and a male crewmen are playing in the corner.
Amok Time - #34, 1967 contribution by The
Nagus
Tri-D Chess board seen in Spock's quarters,
while Kirk asks Spock what is bothering him.
Journey to Babel - #44, 1967 contribution
by Kirk
Tri-D Chess board seen in Spock's quarters,
while Amanda asks Spock to help save Sarek's life.
The Trouble With Tribbles - #42, 1967 contribution
by Spock
Two shots of the Tri-D Chess board in the
Rec room. The second shot has a Tribble on the board. How can you play
Tri-D Chess with a tribble on the board?
Obsession - #47, 1967 contribution by Kirk
Tri-D Chess board seen in Ensign Garrovick's
quarters. The boards seemed to be out of alignment. He must not play much
or he is not very organized.
By Any Other Name - #50, 1968 contribution
by Kirk
Spock is seen playing against one of the Kelvans.
This is a game between two galaxies. Keep up the good work Mr. Spock.
The Next Generation
Coming of Age - #19, 1988 contribution by
Thanatos
Tri-D Chess board seen in Admiral Quinn's
quarters, while Wesley Crusher fails his first attempt at entry into Starfleet
Academy.
Booby Trap - #54, 1989 contribution by Thanatos
The Tri-D-Chess board has been seen in Ten
Forward when Wes and Data talk about the Orelius-war. This board had 5
attack boards as far as I could see.
The Price - #56, 1989 contribution by Thanatos
I also saw the Tri-D Chess board in Ten Forward
two times.
1. When Picard and the others turned to the
windows to watch the wormhole.
2. When Riker and Ral talk in Ten Forward.
Both times the board had 6 attack boards!!!
Nth degree - #93, 1991 contribution by R.
Baksh
Barclay (who doesn't play chess) moves a crew
member's piece and puts another crew member in checkmate.
The Tri-D Chess board has been seen in Ten
Forward on the Enterprise-D. -- If you know which episode please e-mail
us.
Deep Space Nine
Statistical Probabilities - #??, 1998 contribution
by The Nagus
Tri-D Chess board seen in Dr. Bashir's room
probably after dinner. New design, also has Five attack boards instead
of Four. Dr. Bashir's superior intelligence allows him to play with more
attack boards!
Tri-D Chess board seen in Jake's room on Deep
Space Nine. -- If you know which episode please e-mail
us.
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