Chessbase 10 Portable New! [2025]

ChessBase 10 Portable: The Ultimate Guide to Running the Classic Database on Any USB Stick

Step-by-step (using free tools like Scid vs. PC or PGN extractor)

1. Download a large PGN (e.g., from The Week in Chess, MillionBase, or your own games).
2. Filter by ECO code (e.g., C50 – Italian Game).
3. Save as PGN.
4. Open in ChessBase 10 Portable → File → New → Database → name it Italian_C50.cbv.
5. Import PGN into that database.

✅ Result: A clean, fast-opening opening database for CB10.

2. The School Computer Lab

Many schools lock down C: drive access. USB autorun is often disabled, but a direct click on cb10.exe still works. Students can study classic games from a database on the USB without installing anything on school property. chessbase 10 portable

Part 7: Common Problems and Solutions

Final Recommendation

For your own use:
Create .cbv files for openings, tactics, and player databases. Keep each file < 50 MB for smooth performance on portable media. ChessBase 10 Portable: The Ultimate Guide to Running

For sharing with others:
Export as PGN – it’s universally readable, even by very old ChessBase 10. Download a large PGN (e