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Fritz 11 Chess Playing Software by ChessCentral
Price: $59.95
Updated on 7-28-2008.

Features

New, dramatically improved chess engine about 80 Elo points stronger

Upgraded database with over one million games, from 1625 to 2007

Improved openings book

New training function to practice the calculation of variations

New section on the chess server with tactical puzzle solving competitions; "the magic eye" which scans the 3D board, making the search visible for the user.

Product Description
Introducing the latest version of Fritz, the program that for many years now has fascinated the chess world. It played against the legendary Garry Kasparov in New York and in 2006, beat world champion Vladimir Kramnik 4:2 in a big public match in Bonn, Germany. Millions of fans followed these great duels between man and machine and were delighted by the world class games that they produced. But dont be afraid - Fritz has a different side to its personality. The program will help you along during the game, with numerous sophisticated coaching functions, adjusting its playing strength to exactly match that of any opponent. It graphically displays threats and plans, and provides full opening statistics.

Reader Reviews
Durability: Fun: Educational: Like I mentioned in my previous reviews you pay a whole lot of money for basically the same program brought out year after year. If you absolutely must have the highest rated Fritz and you can play in the top 1% of players go for it. But in my humble opinion it's just as good to buy the bargain basement $10 edition from last year. Nearly ALL the features are on this. Frustrating having a program that only brings out minor comestic changes and doesn't invest some of the money for new editions in major player friendly improvements As noted in other comments it's fine having a 'bulletin board" layout back in the good old pioneering 1990's but having now available duo processing, high speed internet, anti-aliasing, You'd think they would bring some realistic chess boards or give some eye candy out . Even if they actually made improvements in the engine so that it plays more ' human' it'd be something. Note that chessbase STILL only give you a years/6 months online play. Then you have to pay annual subscription fees . In this day and age when you pay $50 for any other game programs that server should be free. This isn't exactly a MORPG with weekly updates. Note, NO support or tech help available. Only callback is that you can email them !! I have no issues with the smarts of the engine, but even since Fritz 6 it has been able to outplay 90% of the players. So when buying a new program it should give you a whole more. I'm not too sure about this other reviewer on this page. I always get suspicious when this is their only post, praise the product too much , give it five stars and make idiotic propaganda statements. "Want to setup a special chess position, Fritz's interface makes it super easy. " Either the person works for the company or likes to give out unqualified unthoughtful support. It's fine to have a positive review, but make sure it's an actual informed opinion and not sounding like the sales rep. Comment | Permalink | (Report this)

Fritz 11 Chess Playing Software
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Price: $59.95
Updated on 7-28-2008.

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