Fritz 18 Steam Edition
At the turn of the century, Fritz fascinated the chess world with victories over Garry Kasparov and then-reigning World Champion Vladimir Kramnik. The "most popular chess program" offers you everything you will need as a dedicated chess enthusiast.
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March 14, 2022
4 years and 142 days ago
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Mixed33 reviews54.5%
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Fritz has fascinated the chess world for 30 (!) years: victories over world champions Garry Kasparov and Vladimir Kramnik,
innovative training methods for amateurs and professionals, 20 years of Internet chess on the Fritz server.
Evolving Genius – The new path to playing brilliancies
Fritz shows you what you are capable of being: an attacking
player who can conjure up magnificent brilliancies over the board!
The new AI-based training method leads you to brilliant sacrificial
combinations via clever variant selection and discreet hints.
Also new in FRITZ 18:
• Intelligent tips: Fritz provides subtle hints in difficult positions
• Visual evaluation: pawn structure, king safety, piece activity
and sharpness of the position
• New chess board in Direct2D technology with a fresh look and
improved animation
• New engine analysis: Interesting threats, appealing ideas and
the game continuation
• Animated engine variations: Intuitive visual display of the best
continuation
• Improved calculation training to give your Elo a quick boost.
• Stronger Fritz 18 engine by Frank Schneider, optimised for
short time controls
innovative training methods for amateurs and professionals, 20 years of Internet chess on the Fritz server.
Evolving Genius – The new path to playing brilliancies
Fritz shows you what you are capable of being: an attacking
player who can conjure up magnificent brilliancies over the board!
The new AI-based training method leads you to brilliant sacrificial
combinations via clever variant selection and discreet hints.
Also new in FRITZ 18:
• Intelligent tips: Fritz provides subtle hints in difficult positions
• Visual evaluation: pawn structure, king safety, piece activity
and sharpness of the position
• New chess board in Direct2D technology with a fresh look and
improved animation
• New engine analysis: Interesting threats, appealing ideas and
the game continuation
• Animated engine variations: Intuitive visual display of the best
continuation
• Improved calculation training to give your Elo a quick boost.
• Stronger Fritz 18 engine by Frank Schneider, optimised for
short time controls
