The database spans over , starting with the famous "Scachs d'amor" game from 1475. By the end of its update cycle, the collection grew to over 10 million games , meaning that with the Mega Database 2023, you literally have the entire history of chess at your fingertips.
: Before a tournament, type your opponent's name into the Player Index. Filter by color to see their favorite openings, tactical weaknesses, and draw tendencies.
To experience the full quality, open any game marked with a small pencil icon (✏️) in ChessBase—that icon signifies a human annotation waiting to teach you something new.
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Why is this considered a high-quality product compared to free alternatives? The answer lies in the layers of human and technological verification added to the raw game scores.
The ChessBase Mega Database 2023 boasts a staggering compilation of , spanning from the earliest recorded matches of the 15th century to high-level tournament play in late 2022. This scale provides a panoramic view of chess history.