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Developers | |
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Mindscape | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 31, 1997 |
⤏ Go to series page | |
The Chessmaster 2000 | 1986 |
The Fidelity Chessmaster 2100 | 1989 |
Chessmaster 3000 | 1991 |
Chessmaster 4000 Turbo | 1993 |
Chessmaster 4000 | 1995 |
Chessmaster 5000 | 1996 |
Chessmaster 5500 | 1997 |
Chessmaster 6000 | 1998 |
Chessmaster 7000 | 1999 |
Chessmaster 8000 | 2000 |
Chessmaster 9000 | 2002 |
Chessmaster 10th Edition | 2004 |
Chessmaster Challenge | 2005 |
Chessmaster: Grandmaster Edition | 2007 |
Key points
- Sounds and voice don't work correctly on modern versions of Windows (see Crashes constantly for the necessary fixes).
- Chessmaster Live online multiplayer service has been shut down.[1]
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Disc check. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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-
cm.ini
contains general game settings. -
cmsound.ini
contains sound settings. - Other
*.ini
files do not need to be edited.
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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- Saves can be saved anywhere (the default is the installation folder).
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Shared-screen. | ||
LAN play | 2 | |||
Online play | Chessmaster Live servers have been shut down.[1] |
Issues unresolved
SmartBoard Error at launch
Chessmaster 5500 relies on a VXD driver that is not compatible with Windows XP and later. This error appears even if SmartBoard is disabled in the settings.
Issues fixed
Crashes constantly
- Chessmaster 5500 crashes constantly on Windows XP and later because of a sound incompatibility; the changes below prevent these crashes.
Instructions |
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Interface is offset
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | P-90 IBM PC or compatible | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 13 MB | 500 MB |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA 640x480 256 colors |