You can order Fritz from any of the chess wholesalers such as www.wholesalechess.com or directly from the developer at www.chessbase.com. Fritz 9 costs US$44.99 on wholesalechess.com. It is the newest version.
I have used Fritz for nearly two years to analyze my games and for practicing. It is like having a personal grandmaster on your computer. You can also use any of the Chessbase lesson software with Fritz.
I highly recommend Fritz if you are serious about playing chess. It is an excellent training tool.
Originally posted by yashsrFritz 9 is about $40-50 dollars (US) Older versions can be bought cheaply on Amazon, ebay, half.com, etc.
From where can I get fritz? Is it free or does it cost something? Is there a free trial? I have heard it is the best chess software or whatever you call it, is it true?
Fritz is good for advanced players, who need the many features to analyze games, play a strong engine, and use software designed to work with fritz. Also to practice openings, as you can follow the recomendations in the opening book command
Originally posted by yashsrChessbase Light is a free download. Only thing is the database is limited to 6000 or 8000 games. It uses the old Fritz 5.2 engine. Later commercial versions of Fritz are a little stronger and have more bells and whistles.
Is there a free trial of fritz? Any ideas what the older versions of fritz would cost? Is there any significant difference between Fritz 9 and its older versions?
Thanks a lot for your replies. 🙂
Originally posted by masscatChessBase Light is not a playing program; Fritz is.
Chessbase Light is a free download. Only thing is the database is limited to 6000 or 8000 games. It uses the old Fritz 5.2 engine. Later commercial versions of Fritz are a little stronger and have more bells and whistles.
CB Light uses Fritz 5.32 -- the first 32 bit Fritz engine. It is limited to 8000 games in each database, but there is no limit on the number of databases it may access.
The Fritz playing programs come with a GUI that has limited database functions. ChessBase 9 is the current database software. It and previous versions support Fritz and similar engines for analysis.
If you wish the engine to analyze and annotate a game while you sleep, you need Fritz. If you wish to know what Fritz thinks of a particular position, either program will do.
If you want it all, then you need ChessBase 9 and Fritz 9. Well worth the money IMHO.
I believe the in-store versions are probably version 7 which is usually available on the discount software shelves. There is also a relatively inexpensive copies of version 8 (regular Fritz, not Deep Fritz) that are available for around $20. IMHO, version 9 has enough additional features to warrant the extra $25.
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What is the difference between Deep Fritz and Fritz?
By the way I appreciate the discussion. I'm considering purchasing fritz 9, but am a novice and wonder whether I'll be able to use and comprehend all its analysis and features.
I am looking for an electronic tutor and from the discussion it sounds like Fritz might fit the bill.
Originally posted by WayneCDeep Fritz is the multi-processor version.
What is the difference between Deep Fritz and Fritz?
By the way I appreciate the discussion. I'm considering purchasing fritz 9, but am a novice and wonder whether I'll be able to use and comprehend all its analysis and features.
I am looking for an electronic tutor and from the discussion it sounds like Fritz might fit the bill.
Originally posted by DrumboI bought Fritz 7 for $10, and it is a terrific engine. I also have Fritz 8. The Fritz 8 engine is only slightly stronger than Fritz 7, but there are significant improvements in the analysis features of Fritz 8.
Just get fritz 7, it costs like $10, and at 5 seconds/move it will crush you all day long, no matter how long you take to think. Spending more money for a newer version that is theoretically a few points stronger is a waste.
One (of many) for example: when I use Fritz to auto-analyze a batch of games, it asks if I wish to preserve or erase previous annotations. Fritz 7 does not offer this option, and always erases. Inasmuch as the autosave features of the Fritz GUI retains as annotations the time per move of online games, this improvement is helpful.
Whether Fritz 7 will meet your needs, or whether you need the latest version (Fritz 9) depends on how you will use the software. As a sparring partner, Fritz 7 is sufficient. For game analysis, each new version offers a range of improvements and enhancements.
Originally posted by yashsrfritz is best for analysing games.
From where can I get fritz? Is it free or does it cost something? Is there a free trial? I have heard it is the best chess software or whatever you call it, is it true?
if you just want a program to play against, though, chessmaster is just as good.
apparently the engine is not as strong, but at our level that really isn't an issue.
the advantage of chessmaster (if you get the latest edition, the 10th) is that it comes with some GREAT chess lectures.
well worth the money for these alone IMO.