''The Chessmaster 4000 Turbo'' is a 1993

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video game developed and published by The Software Toolworks. It is part of the ''

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version was released in 1994.

Gameplay

The game supports

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graphics and the player can choose between 2D and 3D game view. Multiplayer supports modem and

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play. Tournaments can be set up for up to eight players.

Reception

''The Chessmaster 4000 Turbo'' received universally positive reviews. ''

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'' compared the game to '' Kasparov's Gambit'' and said that ''Chessmaster 4000'' has a less accurate rating system but better game analysis system and opponents have more variety in playstyle. The game was called a solid, flexible, and easy-to-use chess program. ''

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'' said it is "more in-depth chess program than its predecessors, suitable for all skill levels." ''Génération 4'' called the game "an indispensable purchase". ''Electronic Entertainment'' wrote: "Stunning visuals, extensive artificial personalities, remarkable playing strength, and excellent natural language advice—you get it all in Chessmaster 4000 Turbo." ''

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'' said that compared to '' Chessmaster 3000'' the playing strength is only slightly improved, and it does not quite reach the level of ''Mephisto Genius 2.0'' or ''Mephisto Gideon'' but should still be enough for most players. In a 1995 comparison between 11 chess programs, ''Computer Gaming World'' rated ''Chessmaster 4000'' the second highest after a pre-release version of '' Chessmaster 5000''.

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