Mindscape

Chessmaster 5000

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.

Released: 31 December 1996
Developer: Mindscape
Publisher: Mindscape
Engine: Chess Engine: The King
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Genres: Sport · Strategy