Chessmaster 5000
1996

Chessmaster 5000

No ratings yet
Developer: Mindscape
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Themes Non-fiction
Perspective Bird view / Isometric

Summary

Chessmaster 5000, released as the 10th Anniversary edition, introduced a new 32-bit engine, a Windows 95 interface with pop-up menus and long file name support, and a database of over 27,000 games. It features more than ten new 2D and 3D chess sets, over 20 tutorial courses by Eric Schiller, 60+ opening books, 30 new computer personalities, and advanced time controls such as Fischer and hourglass modes. Enhancements include a Coach window, improved annotations with statistics, figurine notation support, and a glossary of over 1,600 terms. Players can compete against the AI, locally, or via remote play.

Screenshots

Discussion

Log in to join the discussion.

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first!

Log in to write a review.