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Basic information about CBG file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension CBG（*.CBG or *.cbg）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the CBG file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the CBG file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CBG file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CBG file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CBG file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the CBG file?
  • How to open a CBG file?
  • What programs do I need to open a CBG file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a CBG file?
  • How to convert CBG files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to CBG file format?


1.Detail information about CBG file extension: ChessBase Game Moves File

File type ChessBase Game Moves File Category Data Files
Developer ChessBase File format N/A
Description CBG file is a ChessBase Game Moves File developed by ChessBase. File used by ChessBase, a program used for reviewing played chess games; saves the data for the moves made on the chess board and can include data from multiple matches; saved as one of several files that together comprise the chess database.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CBG files

Windows		 ChessBase
ChessBase Reader


2.Detail information about CBG file extension: CyberGauge Data File

File type CyberGauge Data File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CBG file is a CyberGauge Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CBG files

Windows		 Neon Software CyberGauge



Can't open a CBG file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.CBG”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the CBG extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support CBG file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of CBG files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a CBG file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a CBG file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a CBG file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the CBG file is damaged.
  • Whether the CBG file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the CBG file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the CBG file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the CBG file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a CBG file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a CBG file.

If the CBG file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.