Accessing chess ebooks in Chessbase 14 and 15.

[burkspatrick]

I bought some chess ebooks off of the US Chess store and I was trying to get it to work in Chessbase and couldn’t get it to work. I have both Chessbase 14 and 15. I couldn’t access them at all. I tried clicking on them and right clicking with my mouse and nothing. Do I just need to use the Chessbase reader to use them? I’m just wondering why I couldn’t get them to access at all?

[kevin_bachler]

Perhaps this info on the US Chess sales website helps:

Downloadable Item

NOTE: ALL ELECTRONIC (E) BOOK SALES ARE FINAL.

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DIGITAL eBOOK FORMAT

You can now add your own analysis to our e-books! Due to the e-books being published in Chessbase’s proprietary file format (.cbv ) , readers can now add their own ideas, extend the author’s idea and even get the engine’s point of view on the position as you read! No paper note taking required! We recommend choosing Chessbase 14 for the best experience

eBook FAQs
How do I download my new eBook?

Once you have completed the purchase, Click here to download your eBooks. They will be available immediately following your purchase. *Please Note: for immediate availability, please create an account beforehand; otherwise we will have to manually email the eBook to you.

Once you have downloaded your eBook, when using Fritz, Shredder, or Junior, switch to the Database window, select File menu, select Open, and search for the downloaded file, and click Open. The next time you open the eBook, you will see the name of the book followed by “.cbh” You will no longer use the downloaded file name. With Chessbase Reader, go directly to the File menu and follow the steps above to read your eBook.

What format are the eBooks?

Chessbase format - They will only run under ChessBase Software, which means that they will NOT run on such e-readers as Kindle, Nook, or iPad. These are not PDFs that you read, but actual, interactive versions of the books.

Where can I download a reader if I do not own one?

The ChessBase Reader is now available to download for all Training download products.

Click here and download the ChessBase Reader for free…

How do I install my eBook?

Download the eBook to your hard drive. When using Fritz, Shredder, or Junior, switch to the Database window, select File menu, select Open, and search for the downloaded file, and click Open. The next time you open the eBook, you will see the name of the book followed by “.cbh” You will no longer use the downloaded file name. With Chessbase Reader, go directly to the File menu and follow the steps above to read your eBook.

What are the System requirements?

Pentium, Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP/7/8; 16MB RAM, CD-drive.

What happens if I lose my ebook?

Your eBook will remain on your USCF Sales Account for at least 30 days. You can download it for free during that time period. We recommend that you save a second copy of your eBook, just in case you misplace the first.

Is copying the ebook illegal?

Yes! When you purchase an ebook it is for your use only. You do not have permission to copy it and distribute it. This is illegal and you are breaking the law

What is your return/refund policy?

Due to the nature of the Electronic Book (eBook) item, eBook purchases are not eligible for return or refund under any circumstances.

I believe an ebook is a normal compressed ChessBase database. Just pick a directory and install it, and then access it like any other database.

[jws555]

What were the ebooks you purchased?

John

[burkspatrick]

I purchased them from the US Chess shop. They are in the This PC path on Chessbase 14 and 15. Do I need to move them to the My databases path? I might try that and see if that works. I’ll reply if that does.

[burkspatrick]

I couldn’t get that to work either how do I move an ebook from the This PC path to My Databases path? Where do I put it?

[burkspatrick]

Okay, I redownloaded according to these directions and I got it to work thanks for the info.

Downloadable Item

NOTE: ALL ELECTRONIC (E) BOOK SALES ARE FINAL.

---

DIGITAL eBOOK FORMAT

You can now add your own analysis to our e-books! Due to the e-books being published in Chessbase’s proprietary file format (.cbv ) , readers can now add their own ideas, extend the author’s idea and even get the engine’s point of view on the position as you read! No paper note taking required! We recommend choosing Chessbase 14 for the best experience

eBook FAQs
How do I download my new eBook?

Once you have completed the purchase, Click here to download your eBooks. They will be available immediately following your purchase. *Please Note: for immediate availability, please create an account beforehand; otherwise we will have to manually email the eBook to you.

Once you have downloaded your eBook, when using Fritz, Shredder, or Junior, switch to the Database window, select File menu, select Open, and search for the downloaded file, and click Open. The next time you open the eBook, you will see the name of the book followed by “.cbh” You will no longer use the downloaded file name. With Chessbase Reader, go directly to the File menu and follow the steps above to read your eBook.

What format are the eBooks?

Chessbase format - They will only run under ChessBase Software, which means that they will NOT run on such e-readers as Kindle, Nook, or iPad. These are not PDFs that you read, but actual, interactive versions of the books.

Where can I download a reader if I do not own one?

The ChessBase Reader is now available to download for all Training download products.

Click here and download the ChessBase Reader for free…

How do I install my eBook?

Download the eBook to your hard drive. When using Fritz, Shredder, or Junior, switch to the Database window, select File menu, select Open, and search for the downloaded file, and click Open. The next time you open the eBook, you will see the name of the book followed by “.cbh” You will no longer use the downloaded file name. With Chessbase Reader, go directly to the File menu and follow the steps above to read your eBook.

What are the System requirements?

Pentium, Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP/7/8; 16MB RAM, CD-drive.

What happens if I lose my ebook?

Your eBook will remain on your USCF Sales Account for at least 30 days. You can download it for free during that time period. We recommend that you save a second copy of your eBook, just in case you misplace the first.

Is copying the ebook illegal?

Yes! When you purchase an ebook it is for your use only. You do not have permission to copy it and distribute it. This is illegal and you are breaking the law

What is your return/refund policy?

Due to the nature of the Electronic Book (eBook) item, eBook purchases are not eligible for return or refund under any circumstances.

I believe an ebook is a normal compressed ChessBase database. Just pick a directory and install it, and then access it like any other database.
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[caissa95]

Open CB 14 (15)

On the Menu

File>Open>Database

Browse to where you downloaded the ebook

Open