File Extension Library


.CBV File Extension

  • Developer by: ChessBase
  • Category: Game Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .CBV files and how to open them?

Can't open .CBV file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .CBV file.

What is a .CBV file extension?

.CBV file extension is created by ChessBase. .CBV has been classified as Game Files. The format of .CBV file is Binary.

.CBV is ChessBase Database File

File created by ChessBase, a program used for reviewing played chess games, often historical matches between players such as Garry Kasparov, Anatoly Karpov, and Bobby Fischer; stores chess moves played and can save many different games in the same file.

When you create a ChessBase database, the program saves a .CBH file with several other supporting files by default. However, you can combine all these files into a single archive in a CBV file. This is useful when copying and sharing chess databases.

List of all softwares that can open the ChessBase Database File
Windows
ChessBase
ChessBase Fritz
ChessBase Reader

How to fix problems with .CBV files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .CBV files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .CBV file format
  2. You need to check the .CBV file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)