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    The Chessmaster 2000

    Game » consists of 36 releases. Released June 1986

    The Chessmaster 2000 is the chess game that began the Chessmaster franchise. It was developed by The Software Toolworks, featuring a chess engine written by David Kittinger.

    Amiga releases

    The Chessmaster 2000

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000
    Platform Amiga
    Region United States
    Developer Software Country
    Publisher Software Country
    Release date 1986
    Product code None
    Company code None
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 2
    Resolutions N/A
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (3.5" disk release)

    The Chessmaster 2000

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000
    Platform Amiga
    Region United States
    Developer Software Country
    Publisher The Software Toolworks
    Release date 1986
    Product code None
    Company code None
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 2
    Resolutions N/A
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (3.5" disk release)

    The Chessmaster 2000

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000
    Platform Amiga
    Region United States
    Developer Software Country
    Publisher The Software Toolworks
    Release date 1986
    Product code None
    Company code None
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 2
    Resolutions N/A
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (3.5" disk release)

    The Chessmaster 2000 - The Finest Chess Program in the World

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000 - The Finest Chess Program in the World
    Platform Amiga
    Region United Kingdom
    Developer Software Country
    Publisher Electronic Arts, The Software Toolworks
    Release date 1986
    EAN-13 5 015839 601118
    Company code E60111EI
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 2
    Resolutions N/A
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (3.5" disk release)

    The Chessmaster 2000 - Das edelste Schachprogramm der Welt

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000 - Das edelste Schachprogramm der Welt
    Platform Amiga
    Region United Kingdom
    Developer Software Country
    Publisher Electronic Arts, The Software Toolworks
    Release date 1986
    EAN-13 5 015839 601118
    Company code E60111EI
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 2
    Resolutions N/A
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (3.5" disk release) (Germany)

    The Chessmaster 2000

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000
    Platform Amiga
    Region Australia
    Developer Software Country
    Publisher The Software Toolworks, ECP Pty. Ltd.
    Release date 1987
    Product code None
    Company code None
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 2
    Resolutions N/A
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (3.5" disk release)
    Amstrad CPC releases

    The Chessmaster 2000

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000
    Platform Amstrad CPC
    Region United Kingdom
    Developer The Software Toolworks, Gamart
    Publisher The Software Toolworks, Ubisoft Entertainment
    Release date 1990
    EAN-13 3 362930 316826
    Company code None
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 2
    Resolutions PC CGA 320x200
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (3" disk release) (France)

    The Chessmaster 2000

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000
    Platform Amstrad CPC
    Region United Kingdom
    Developer The Software Toolworks, Gamart
    Publisher The Software Toolworks, Ubisoft Entertainment
    Release date 1990
    EAN-13 3 362930 316833
    Company code None
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 2
    Resolutions PC CGA 320x200
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (Cassette release) (France)

    The Chessmaster 2000

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000
    Platform Amstrad CPC
    Region United Kingdom
    Developer The Software Toolworks, Gamart
    Publisher Dro Soft, Mindscape International Ltd.
    Release date 1990
    Product code None
    Company code 3 MK-258
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 2
    Resolutions PC CGA 320x200
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (Cassette release) (Spain)
    Apple II releases

    The Chessmaster 2000

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000
    Platform Apple II
    Region United States
    Developer Software Country
    Publisher Software Country
    Release date June 1986
    Product code None
    Company code None
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 1
    Resolutions N/A
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (5.25" disk release)

    The Chessmaster 2000

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000
    Platform Apple II
    Region United States
    Developer Software Country
    Publisher The Software Toolworks
    Release date 1986
    Product code None
    Company code None
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 1
    Resolutions N/A
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (5.25" disk release)

    The Chessmaster 2000

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000
    Platform Apple II
    Region United States
    Developer Software Country
    Publisher Electronic Arts, The Software Toolworks
    Release date 1986
    UPC/A 0 24294 01153 5
    Company code None
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 1
    Resolutions N/A
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (5.25" disk release)
    Atari 8-bit releases

    The Chessmaster 2000

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000
    Platform Atari 8-bit
    Region United States
    Developer Software Country
    Publisher Software Country
    Release date June 1986
    Product code None
    Company code None
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 1
    Resolutions N/A
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (5.25" disk release) (Atari 8-bit / C64)

    The Chessmaster 2000

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000
    Platform Atari 8-bit
    Region United States
    Developer Software Country
    Publisher The Software Toolworks
    Release date 1986
    Product code None
    Company code None
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 1
    Resolutions N/A
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (5.25" disk release) (Atari 8-bit / C64)

    The Chessmaster 2000

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000
    Platform Atari 8-bit
    Region United States
    Developer Software Country
    Publisher Electronic Arts, The Software Toolworks
    Release date 1986
    Product code None
    Company code None
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 1
    Resolutions N/A
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (5.25" disk release) (Atari 8-bit / C64)
    Atari ST releases

    The Chessmaster 2000

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000
    Platform Atari ST
    Region United States
    Developer The Software Toolworks, Alpha Systems
    Publisher The Software Toolworks
    Release date 1987
    Product code None
    Company code None
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 2
    Resolutions PC CGA 320x200
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (3.5" disk release)

    The Chessmaster 2000 - The Finest Chess Program in the World

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000 - The Finest Chess Program in the World
    Platform Atari ST
    Region United Kingdom
    Developer The Software Toolworks, Alpha Systems
    Publisher Electronic Arts
    Release date 1987
    EAN-13 5 015839 601316
    Company code E60131EI
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 2
    Resolutions PC CGA 320x200
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (3.5" disk release)

    The Chessmaster 2000 - The Finest Chess Program in the World

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000 - The Finest Chess Program in the World
    Platform Atari ST
    Region United Kingdom
    Developer The Software Toolworks, Alpha Systems
    Publisher Electronic Arts, Dro Soft
    Release date 1987
    Product code None
    Company code None
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 2
    Resolutions PC CGA 320x200
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (3.5" disk release) (Spain)
    Commodore 64 releases

    The Chessmaster 2000

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000
    Platform Commodore 64
    Region United States
    Developer Software Country
    Publisher Software Country
    Release date June 1986
    Product code None
    Company code None
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 2
    Resolutions PC CGA 320x200
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (5.25" disk release) (Atari 8-bit / C64)

    The Chessmaster 2000

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000
    Platform Commodore 64
    Region United States
    Developer Software Country
    Publisher The Software Toolworks
    Release date 1986
    Product code None
    Company code None
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 2
    Resolutions PC CGA 320x200
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (5.25" disk release) (Atari 8-bit / C64)

    The Chessmaster 2000

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000
    Platform Commodore 64
    Region United States
    Developer Software Country
    Publisher Electronic Arts, The Software Toolworks
    Release date 1986
    Product code None
    Company code None
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 2
    Resolutions PC CGA 320x200
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (5.25" disk release) (Atari 8-bit / C64)

    The Chessmaster 2000 - The Finest Chess Program in the World

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000 - The Finest Chess Program in the World
    Platform Commodore 64
    Region United Kingdom
    Developer Software Country
    Publisher Electronic Arts, The Software Toolworks
    Release date 1987
    EAN-13 5 015839 601415
    Company code E60141EI
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 2
    Resolutions PC CGA 320x200
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (5.25" disk release)

    The Chessmaster 2000 - The Finest Chess Program in the World

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000 - The Finest Chess Program in the World
    Platform Commodore 64
    Region United Kingdom
    Developer Software Country
    Publisher Electronic Arts, The Software Toolworks
    Release date 1987
    EAN-13 5 015839 601422
    Company code None
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 2
    Resolutions PC CGA 320x200
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (Cassette release)

    The Chessmaster 2000 - Das edelste Schachprogramm der Welt

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000 - Das edelste Schachprogramm der Welt
    Platform Commodore 64
    Region United Kingdom
    Developer Software Country
    Publisher Electronic Arts, The Software Toolworks
    Release date 1987
    EAN-13 5 015839 601415
    Company code E60141GI
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 2
    Resolutions PC CGA 320x200
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (5.25" disk release) (Germany)

    The Chessmaster 2000 - Das edelste Schachprogramm der Welt

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000 - Das edelste Schachprogramm der Welt
    Platform Commodore 64
    Region United Kingdom
    Developer Software Country
    Publisher Electronic Arts, The Software Toolworks
    Release date 1987
    EAN-13 5 015839 601514
    Company code E60142GI
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 2
    Resolutions PC CGA 320x200
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (Cassette release) (Germany)

    The Chessmaster 2000 - The Finest Chess Program in the World

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000 - The Finest Chess Program in the World
    Platform Commodore 64
    Region United Kingdom
    Developer Software Country
    Publisher Electronic Arts, The Software Toolworks, Dro Soft
    Release date 1987
    Product code None
    Company code None
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 2
    Resolutions PC CGA 320x200
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (Cassette release) (Spain)

    The Chessmaster 2000

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000
    Platform Commodore 64
    Region Australia
    Developer Software Country
    Publisher The Software Toolworks, ECP Pty. Ltd.
    Release date 1987
    Product code None
    Company code None
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 2
    Resolutions PC CGA 320x200
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (5.25" disk release)

    The Chessmaster 2000

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000
    Platform Commodore 64
    Region United Kingdom
    Developer Software Country
    Publisher Armati
    Release date 1987
    Product code None
    Company code None
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 2
    Resolutions PC CGA 320x200
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (Cassette release) (Bootleg) (Italy)
    MSX releases

    The Chessmaster 2000

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000
    Platform MSX
    Region United Kingdom
    Developer The Software Toolworks, Gamart
    Publisher Dro Soft, Mindscape International Ltd.
    Release date 1986
    Product code None
    Company code 4 MK 258
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 1
    Resolutions N/A
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (Cassette release) (Spain)
    Mac releases

    The Chessmaster 2000

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000
    Platform Mac
    Region United States
    Developer The Software Toolworks
    Publisher The Software Toolworks
    Release date January 1987
    Product code None
    Company code None
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 1
    Resolutions N/A
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (3.5" disk release)
    PC releases

    The Chessmaster 2000

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000
    Platform PC
    Region United States
    Developer Software Country
    Publisher Software Country
    Release date August 1986
    Product code None
    Company code None
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 1
    Resolutions PC CGA 320x200
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (5.25" disk release)

    The Chessmaster 2000

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000
    Platform PC
    Region United States
    Developer Software Country
    Publisher The Software Toolworks
    Release date 1986
    Product code None
    Company code None
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 1
    Resolutions PC CGA 320x200
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (5.25" disk release)

    The Chessmaster 2000 - The Finest Chess Program in the World

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000 - The Finest Chess Program in the World
    Platform PC
    Region United Kingdom
    Developer Software Country
    Publisher Electronic Arts, The Software Toolworks
    Release date 1987
    EAN-13 5 015839 601514
    Company code E60151FI
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 1
    Resolutions N/A
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (5.25" disk release)

    The Chessmaster 2000 - The Finest Chess Program in the World

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000 - The Finest Chess Program in the World
    Platform PC
    Region United Kingdom
    Developer Software Country
    Publisher Electronic Arts, The Software Toolworks, Dro Soft
    Release date 1987
    Product code None
    Company code None
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 1
    Resolutions PC CGA 320x200
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (5.25" disk release) (Spain)
    ZX Spectrum releases

    The Chessmaster 2000

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000
    Platform ZX Spectrum
    Region United Kingdom
    Developer The Software Toolworks, Gamart
    Publisher Dro Soft, Mindscape International Ltd.
    Release date 1990
    Product code None
    Company code None
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 1
    Resolutions N/A
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (Cassette release) (Spain)

    The Chessmaster 2000

    Release name The Chessmaster 2000
    Platform ZX Spectrum
    Region United Kingdom
    Developer The Software Toolworks, Gamart
    Publisher Dro Soft, Mindscape International Ltd.
    Release date 1990
    Product code None
    Company code 5621
    Rating
    Minimum Players 1
    Maximum Players 1
    Resolutions N/A
    Sound Systems N/A
    Singleplayer Features N/A
    Multiplayer Features N/A
    Widescreen Support No
    Notes (Cassette release) (Portugal)
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