Who made Fidelity Chessmaster 2100, The?

Fidelity Chessmaster 2100, The was published by Software Toolworks, released in 1988.

What kind of game is Fidelity Chessmaster 2100, The?

Fidelity Chessmaster 2100, The is a puzzle game for the MS-DOS.

Can two people play Fidelity Chessmaster 2100, The?

Yes. Fidelity Chessmaster 2100, The supports multiplayer (Multiplayer). Player 1 uses the arrow keys, player 2 uses WASD, and two USB or Bluetooth gamepads can be connected instead.

How much data does Fidelity Chessmaster 2100, The load?

The Fidelity Chessmaster 2100, The ROM is 315 kB. It is fetched once when you press play and then cached by your browser, so returning to the game does not download it again.

The Fidelity Chessmaster 2100 Game (1988) - DOS

Name: Fidelity Chessmaster 2100, The
Availability: InStock
Author: Software Toolworks

Action / Button	Keyboard Key
D-Pad (Up / Down / Left / Right)	`Arrow Keys`
Button A	`Z` or `J`
Button B	`X` or `K`
Button X / Turbo A	`A` or `U`
Button Y / Turbo B	`S` or `I`
Select	`Shift`
Start	`Enter`

Gamepad Input	Retro Function	Keyboard Key
D-Pad / Analog	Character Movement / Steering	`▲` `▼` `◄` `►`
Button A (East)	Primary Action / Attack / Fire	`Z` / `K`
Button B (South)	Secondary / Jump / Cancel	`X` / `J`
Button X / Y	Special / Turbo / Extra Fire	`A` / `S`
Select	Insert Coin / Select Option	`Right Shift`
Start	Game Start / Pause Game	`Enter`

Gamepad Input

Retro Function

Keyboard Key

D-Pad / Analog

Character Movement / Steering

▲ ▼ ◄ ►

Button A (East)

Primary Action / Attack / Fire

Z / K

Button B (South)

Secondary / Jump / Cancel

X / J

Button X / Y

Special / Turbo / Extra Fire

A / S

Select

Insert Coin / Select Option

Right Shift

Start

Game Start / Pause Game

Enter

Emulator Core Engine	Technology	Multiplayer	Gamepad	Touch	Ads	Action / Switch
EmulatorJS (Default WebAssembly)	`WebAssembly / JS`	YES	YES	YES	NO	PLAY ⚡
MS-DOS (Recommended)	`WebAssembly / Libretro`	YES	YES	YES	NO	PLAY ⚡
JS-DOS v3.0 / DOSBox Engine	`Emscripten C++`	YES	YES	NO	NO	▶ ACTIVE

Emulator Core Engine

Technology

Multiplayer

Gamepad

Touch

Ads

Action / Switch

EmulatorJS (Default WebAssembly)

WebAssembly / JS

YES

PLAY ⚡

MS-DOS (Recommended)

WebAssembly / Libretro

YES

PLAY ⚡

JS-DOS v3.0 / DOSBox Engine

Emscripten C++

YES

▶ ACTIVE

Released by Software Toolworks in 1988, The Fidelity Chessmaster 2100 is a comprehensive DOS chess game that brought a highly advanced chess engine to home computers. Expanding on its predecessor, this entry offered players a rich strategy experience with multiple difficulty levels, detailed tutorials, and a massive library of classic matches, making it a powerful tool for both beginners and seasoned players.

How to play

The objective is to defeat your opponent by placing their king in checkmate. On DOS, the game is typically controlled using the mouse or keyboard. Use the arrow keys to navigate the board and press Enter to select and move your pieces. The drop-down menus at the top of the screen allow you to change the board view, request hints, and adjust the engine’s skill level.

Tips

Take advantage of the game’s opening library to study classic strategies and improve your early-game positioning.
If you are a beginner, adjust the computer’s difficulty or restrict its thinking time to reduce its calculation depth and make matches more forgiving.