Computer Gaming World reported that
Chessmaster 3000 had added "a lot" to its predecessors, with new tutorial features and a variety of computer opponents making the game "a truly impressive sequel".
Chessmaster 3000 was named the 40th best computer game ever by
PC Gamer UK in 1997. The editors wrote that "it remains [...] the premier PC chess title, with just the right balance of fancy game options and high-end gameplay.
ChessMaster 3000 runs much faster than subsequent versions of the game and makes a welcome change from guns and guts". ==References==