(Pre-order price 10%, If Chessbase has a lower introduction price on 17 November we will match this price also for the pre order)
Package Contents
- ChessBase 27 Programm
- 1-year Premium membership
- Mega Database 2027
- Update Service until 31.12.2027 (approx. 5,000 games per week)
- Opening Encyclopaedia
- ChessBase Magazine (6 issues, digital)
- 1.000 Ducats
Ask a question about a chess position and Ask ChessBase will provide an answer with plans, variations, and model games. Before generating its response, the AI analyses the position using the engine, LiveBook, and the opening encyclopedia, then tailors the answer to your own repertoire.
- Plays the recommended moves directly on the board
- Saves ideas to your repertoire via voice commands
- Helps you prepare for your next opponent
- AI-Generated Opening Articles
Every opening includes an article written by AI and reviewed by strong chess players. These articles explain the main ideas behind the opening, its character, how it should be played, and its historical background.
- Suitable for children and repertoire study
- Variations can be played through on the board with a single click
- Articles are displayed clearly alongside the board
- Online Teaching with the Coach Function
Give chess lessons on a shared board. Your students only need a link and can join through a browser, smartphone, ChessBase 27, or ChessBase for Mac, without requiring a ChessBase account.
- Built-in video and audio functionality, no Zoom required
- Students can make moves themselves if the coach grants permission
- Questions can be asked through the digital hand-raise feature
(Video and audio require a Premium membership.)
Significantly Higher Performance
- Copy approximately 870,000 games into a new database, and ChessBase 27 completes the task in just 31 seconds. The previous version required more than 4 minutes for the same task.
- Same computer, same games
- More than eight times faster
- Play Directly Against Fritz
Play any position against Fritz directly from within ChessBase. Fritz responds instantly on the board.
Six playing strengths, from beginner (approximately 1300 Elo) to grandmaster level (approximately 2750 Elo)
Opening moves from LiveBook
Fritz resigns in clearly lost positions
Faster Navigation and Search
Press Ctrl + Shift + Q and start typing immediately. Find commands, settings, and games, such as Carlsen vs. Nakamura. Databases can be freely organised, and you can change the entire program style with a single click.
- Keyboard shortcuts for virtually all functions
- Freely arrange databases
- New light and dark themes
- Important Information
- ChessBase Account and Installation
The software can be installed on up to three devices. A ChessBase account is required to use ChessBase 27.
Premium Membership
- A valid ChessBase Premium membership is required for the online features of ChessBase 27. A 12-month Premium membership is included with the package.
- Coach Function
- Usage is limited to one coach with up to five students and a total of 25 teaching hours per month.
Ask ChessBase (AI Assistant)
Usage is charged in Dukats. During the introductory period until 31 December 2026, usage worth up to 100 Dukats per week is free of charge. Once this allowance has been used, your own Dukats are required and can be purchased separately. From 1 January 2027, all usage will be charged from the first request.
Minimum System Requirements
Desktop PC or laptop with 4 threads
8 GB RAM
Windows 11
Internet connection
Recommended System Requirements
Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen processor with 8 threads
16 GB RAM
Windows 11
Full HD monitor
Internet connection
