Chessmaster
Chessmaster remains one of the finest puzzle experiences on the Game Boy Advance. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Ubisoft
- Released
- 2002
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Puzzle
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (1.6K)
- Last updated
Chessmaster Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Chessmaster on our in-browser GBA emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Chessmaster Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Chessmaster on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Chessmaster" GBA longplay 2002
Chessmaster Cheat Codes
5 community-curated cheats for Chessmaster. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Enable Code (Must Be On)
00005EED+000A+10027224+0007 -
Time Always 0:00 (White)
32012278+0000 -
Quick Time Gain (White)
32012278+00FF -
Time Always 0:00 (Black)
32011960+0000 -
Quick Time Gain (Black)
32011960+00FF
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chessmaster released?
Chessmaster was released in 2002 for the GBA.
Who developed Chessmaster?
Chessmaster was developed by Ubisoft, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Chessmaster support?
Chessmaster supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the GBA.
What type of game is Chessmaster?
Chessmaster is a Puzzle game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Chessmaster for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Chessmaster runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Chessmaster in the browser?
No. Chessmaster streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Chessmaster?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBA cartridge supported.
Does Chessmaster work on mobile devices?
Yes — the GBA emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Chessmaster this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Chessmaster. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
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