[1] Art Data Interactive reportedly commissioned the footage before development of the software, which led to considerable delays.

[5] Alex Wells of Digital Arena Software was contracted to complete the code and programming for the DOS version of the game.

Chess Wars was announced by Art Data Interactive in 1995, originally intended for release on the 3DO in November 1995.

[8] The complex and costly production of Chess Wars was a contributing factor in the closure of Art Data Interactive in 1996-97.

[5] 3DO Magazine reported that Art Data Interactive "burnt up around half a million dollars" in producing the full-motion video sequences.