Chessmaster
The iteration of the Chessmaster series on the PlayStation 2 contains most of the features available in the corresponding PC game - which, in this case, is Chessmaster 9000. You can play training games (with all the hints and analysis tools available), rated games (your rating changes after each play), puzzles (chess ones, not the build the picture type), learn chess by browsing through the hundreds of tutorials available in the Pandolfini's Chess School or watch famous games. There are, however, some new features in the PS2 version; the most useful one is the Online mode. Other is the living world of the Chessmaster Championships, where the AI's rating changes, too, as they play each other....
- Genre
- Board Games
- Year
- 2003
- Developer
- Ubisoft Romania
- Publisher
- Ubisoft Entertainment SA
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Chessmaster frequently asked questions
How do I play Chessmaster online with a friend?
Chessmaster (PlayStation 2) 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 on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Chessmaster in the PlayStation 2 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Chessmaster 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 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 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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