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Can I Run ChessBase 13 Pro?

Note: ChessBase in not a chess video game. It is an educational tool designed for serious chess players for training and preparation purposes.ChessBase Pro is a personal, stand-alone chess database th...

Developer ChessbasePublisher Viva MediaRelease 2016
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System requirements

Minimum requirements

CPUPentium processor (or equivalent AMD® processor) 2.0 GHz or faster
GPUDirectX® compatible video card
RAM0.5 GB
Storage2 GB HDD
DirectXVersion 9.0c

Recommended requirements

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Can you run ChessBase 13 Pro?

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Can run iton a typical modern PC (Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM), the processor is the tightest fit.

ChessBase 13 Pro targets a mainstream modern PC: DirectX® compatible video card and 0.5 GB of RAM for the minimum. No single part dominates the requirements, so a balanced mid-range build clears it.

Bottleneck: CPU

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Frequently asked questions

Can my PC run ChessBase 13 Pro?

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What are the minimum system requirements for ChessBase 13 Pro?

The minimum requirements are CPU: Pentium processor (or equivalent AMD® processor) 2.0 GHz or faster; GPU: DirectX® compatible video card; 0.5 GB RAM.

How much storage does ChessBase 13 Pro need?

ChessBase 13 Pro needs about 2 GB of HDD storage.

What is the bottleneck for ChessBase 13 Pro?

On a typical modern PC (Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM), the tightest component for ChessBase 13 Pro is the CPU.