Chessmaster II
Chessmaster II continues the tradition of the Chessmaster series on the PlayStation. The game supports a real-time 3D board, more than a dozen chess sets, a variety of AI-controlled characters to play against, in addition to English language advice and a host of teaching features. There is also a complete chess tutorial.
- Genre
- Board Games
- Year
- 1999
- Developer
- Starsphere Interactive, Inc.
- Publisher
- Mindscape
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Chessmaster II frequently asked questions
How do I play Chessmaster II online with a friend?
Chessmaster II (PlayStation) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Chessmaster II on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Chessmaster II in the PlayStation library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Chessmaster II netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Chessmaster II for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play Chessmaster II on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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