Game 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.
Archive Metadata
| Developer | Mindscape |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Mindscape |
| Genre | Sport, Strategy |
| Platform | PC (Microsoft Windows) |
| Initial Release | December 31, 1996 |
| IGDB Catalog ID | #630 |
