Chessmaster 5000

Released1996

PC (Microsoft Windows)

About

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.

Developer: Mindscape
Publisher: Mindscape
Genres: Sport, Strategy
Themes: Non-fiction
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
IGDB rating: 63 / 100 (6 ratings)