THE CHESSMASTER 3-D
Official Title  The Chessmaster 3-D
Common Title  The Chessmaster 3-D
Serial Number(s)  SLES-00187
Region  PAL
Genre / Style  Board / Chess

Developer  Mindscape Inc.
Publisher  Mindscape Inc.
Date Released  10 July 1996
Disc Number &
Printed Serial Number
DISC 1

SLES-00187
Serial Number In Disc SLES-00187
Media Disc ID N / A
Number Of Tracks 14
( 1 Data Track &
13 Audio Tracks )
Approx. Image Size
( Image Format Used )
193 MB
( .bin / .cue )
Approx.Size On Disc MB
Approx. Archive Size
( Archive Type Used )
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( 1 RAR File with
2% Recovery )
Barcode Number(s)
( UPC / EAN )

From the back cover.
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English
Menus and gameplay are in English.

Based on the popular computer chess program, The Chessmaster 3-D for the PlayStation allows players to challenge a friend or one of 12 virtual chess opponents. Each computer-controlled opponent is rated according to ability. There are also six unique chess sets (each with animated pieces) from which to choose, including Alphabet, Celestial, Deco, Mechanical, Modern, and Staunton.

If you need assistance in deciding which pieces to move in order to secure a checkmate, the ChessMaster is available to lend a helping hand. You can perfect your chess playing skills using various teaching options; you can even view the computer's thought process as it "thinks" through each move.

While this is obviously a 3D title, you can switch the camera angle for a more traditional two-dimensional perspective. The camera is adjustable in that you're able to zoom it in and out until you find a view that is to your liking. You can even switch playing sides (from black to white pieces or vise versa) or simply have a quick look at the other side of the board.

If you want to see which pieces have been captured, you can view them in the War Room. The Chessmaster 3-D also features various time controls (five seconds per move, 40 moves in 120 minutes), replays, take back options, and auto play (which lets the game play itself).

Features:
Challenge the computer or a friend on a 3D table with adjustable levels of zoom
Features 12 computer AI opponents
Access hints while playing and view replays of key moves

  Manufacturer's description:

Get on board. A radical new perspective on the game of chess.

Based on the world's best-selling computer chess program The Chessmaster 3-D puts you in complete control of awesome vivid 3-D and 2-D chess sets and boards from every perspective imaginable. Shift your position from above the board to below from beside it to right on top of it as you play. With the same powerful 32-bit chess engine as Mindscape's world-famous The Chessmaster 4000 for your PC, this program features a variety of unique sets real-time rendered pieces and a stunning multidimensional playing environment.

Rendered-on-the-fly 3-D or 2-D war room views.
Monitor every aspect of your game with a unique 3-D background main menu.
Perfect your skills with The Chessmaster's teaching options.
Play with a variety of different chess sets each with its own characteristics.
Set up a position and have The Chessmaster solve for mate.
See The Chessmaster actually think.
Experience an audio rush through the sound effects accompanying every action.
Challenge 12 diverse computer opponents, or go head-to-head with a friend.

  Features:
  • First person perspective.
  • 3D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • Chess theme.
Number Of Players  1 or 2 Players
Number Of Memory Card Blocks  1 Block
Compatible Controllers Tested
( Official Gamepads Only )
 Standard Controller ( Digital Controller compatible only )
Compatible Light Guns
( Official Light Guns Only )
 None
Other Compatible Controllers
( Official Controllers Only )
 None
Special Controllers Included Or
Supported ( Official Only )
 None
Vibration Function Compatible  No
Multi-Tap Function Compatible  No
Link Cable Function Compatibile  No
Emulator  ePSXe v.2.0.5
Video Plugin  Pete's OpenGL2 GPU Core 2.0.0 ( internal X & Internal Y= Very High, Stretching mode: Stretch to full window size, render Mode: 2 (Use framebuffer object) text filt = 2 FPS limit= 63, Compatibility=2,3,2; Shader effects= 5 (GLSlang Files (gpuPeteOGL2-slv/slf))
Audio Plugin  ePSXe SPU Core v.2.0.0
CD-ROM Plugin  ePSXe CDRom Plugin
Game Pad Plugin  N / A
Vibration Compatible  The game doesn't have it (Digital only).
Console Bios Used  SCPH7502

  NOTE:   This is not the only possible combination of plugins. There are others that will work (better or worse) for your particular hardware. We provide you with one working set-up so that you may get the game up and running, hassle-free. Testing other emulators/plugins is up to you.
 

 BASIC CONTROLS:
  Move cursor:  D-Pad
  Select action -  X Button
  Key map -  Circle Button
  Change sides -  Square Button
  Force move or hint -  Triangle Button
  Replay one -  R1 Button
  Replay all -  R2 Button
  Take back all -  L2 Button
  Take back one -  L1 Button
  Options menu -  Select Button
  Action menu -  Start Button

 


   
 

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 NTSC-J:
  • The Chessmaster [SLPS-00331]   
     
 NTSC-U:
  • The Chessmaster 3-D [SLUS-00052]   
     

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