We are proud to world's favorite Chess Program, which 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 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 don’t 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. 

For beginners Fritz will explains moves and positions, or warn you of dangers and of errors you are committing. It has instructive training modules and amusing handicap levels. For club and tournament players Fritz has long become a trusted friend and indispensable advisor, helping them to study their games and find new opening ideas for their next tournaments. A database with more than a million games provides the basis for state-of-the-art analysis. Even Garry Kasparov has used Fritz on a regular basis. How often have you attended personal grandmaster lectures or training sessions? With its Chess Media System Fritz brings the world’s greatest chess players into your living room, in full high resolution video and sound and a synchronized graphic chessboard. Listen to Garry Kasparov, Vladimir Kramnik, Viktor Korchnoi, Alexei Shirov or (former world champion) Rustam Kasimdzhanov while they explain important openings and ideas that lead to success. A host of famous chess teacher provide instruction in more mundane subjects, like opening traps, middlegame strategy, or endgame skills. Video running time: more than 14 (!) hours! Fritz makes it easy for you to play against other human beings, at any time, day or night. It provides you with a one-click connection to the largest chess community in the world, Playchess.com (1 year access). You can play quick and informal games at any level, take part in tournaments, or attend live lectures and training sessions. You can also watch great international events, which are broadcast live on the server, and you can discuss the moves with players and Grandmasters from all over the world. It is an experience you will not want to miss.

Don't 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. For beginners Fritz will explains moves and positions, or warn you of dangers and of errors you are committing. It has instructive training modules and amusing handicap levels. For club and tournament players Fritz has long become a trusted friend and indispensable advisor, helping them to study their games and find new opening ideas for their next tournaments. A database with more than a million games provides the basis for state-of-the-art analysis. Even Garry Kasparov has used Fritz on a regular basis.

One Year Free Membership on PlayChess.com, the world's largest Internet Chess Service for the Serious Chess Player! 

• New ranking list for fairness evaluations, applause and number of games
• Total ranking of all players: where am I on the ranking list?
• Filtering out of bad internet connections during challenges and seeks (formula).
• New video-conferencing or audio-chat functions between two players with an easy-to-use interface. Compatible with modern hardware firewalls.
• New ranks for players: dark piece symbols after players have used the server on 500 days.
• Bullet rating in the Engine Room.
• Easy click-connecting of people in chat.
• Faster transmission of player lists during log-in.
• Direct link to Google Earth from the globe.
• Real-time weather: the DirectX globe will evaluate satellite pictures and show you the prevailing cloud formation. Particularly impressive during hurricane season.

Our Regular Price: $59.95
Our Sale Price: $52.95

PLEASE NOTE: WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT RETURNS OR EXCHANGES ON UNOPENED PIECES OF SOFTWARE. WE CAN NOT ACCEPT ANY RETURNS ONCE YOU'VE OPENED THE PACKAGING.

The estimated shipping date of November 23rd is the date that ChessBase has announced that the software will be delivered to resellers. It is possible that there might be unexpected delays beyond our control, which will delay our shipping to our customers. Please rest assured that all presales will be shipped as soon as the software is in our hands.