Help us build the next ChessBase

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8/3/2026 – We're planning the next chapters of ChessBase and we want input from the people who actually use it, before we decide what to build first. Help us by taking part in a survey that asks how you work day to day: your setup and hardware, how you use engines and databases, and which parts of the interface help or get in your way. Filling out the survey takes around three minutes. If you fill it out we will send you a thank-you voucher gift.
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ChessBase - User Survey

This is what it looks like:

Click the link at the bottom of the page to take part in the survey. What we want to know is:

  • How long have you been using Chessbase?
  • Which version of Chessbase do you use?
  • Are you satisfied with the current version, are you looking to upgrade it?
  • Which package of Chessbase do you use?
  • What is you primary device for Chessbase use?
  • How many monitors do you use for ChessBase?
  • What is your primary monitor size?
  • Which operating system do you currently use?
  • What is your primary use of ChessBase?
  • How often do you use the Player preparation window?
  • What is your typical routine when you enter Chessbase?
  • Which type of engine do you mostly use?
  • Do you use more than one engine at once?
  • How many boards do you regularly have open simultaneously?
  • In board view, do you generally adjust window panes?
  • What bothers you most often during analysis?
  • What is your experience with using Chessbase?
  • What hard-to-find feature do you use often?
  • Is there anything you would add, change or remove from the current interface?
  • Rate your experience with Chessbase.

If you include your email address, it will be used solely for the purpose of this questionnaire and will not be shared with third parties.

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