Fritz Chess 14
- September 22, 2014
- ChessBase
Get on Steam"Fritz Chess 14" is a comprehensive chess software featuring the top-ranked Fritz engine for players of all skill levels. It offers automatic strength adjustment, coaching, analysis, and training modules, as well as access to a large online community and game database at playchess.com. The game also includes "Let's Check," a database of over 200 million extensively analyzed positions. Whether you're a beginner or a professional, "Fritz Chess 14" provides a robust platform to improve your chess skills.
Reviews
- Fritz 14 is an excellent tool for serious chess players, offering robust analysis features and a strong chess engine.
- The software provides a wealth of features, including live databases and the ability to analyze games in detail, making it valuable for both beginners and veterans.
- The interface, while complex, allows for extensive customization and is praised for its ability to integrate with various chess engines.
- The user interface is not intuitive and can be frustrating to navigate, requiring a steep learning curve for new users.
- Many users report bugs and performance issues, including crashes and unresponsive behavior during gameplay.
- The requirement for a valid serial number for activation and the lack of a comprehensive manual have led to dissatisfaction among customers.
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the themed 3D backgrounds while others criticize the overall quality and lack of variety. Many users feel that the graphics appear outdated and simplistic, reminiscent of older software, and suggest that there are better options available for those seeking a visually appealing chess experience. Overall, the graphics seem to cater more to novice players rather than experienced ones, who prefer a more straightforward 2D interface.
“The themed 3D graphics with backgrounds are pretty good, but they're mainly for novice players.”
“If you want a simple chess program that is both aesthetically pleasing and fun to play against, there are better options than Fritz.”
“You get lots of advanced options but not enough color and graphics variation.”
“Seems like such a missed opportunity to simply add more colors and graphics options.”
“The graphics are from DOS 3.2.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that Fritz 14 initially presents significant stability issues, including bugs that prevent it from starting properly. However, some have managed to resolve these problems through manual installation of certain components, indicating that while the software has potential, it currently suffers from a lack of reliability and a somewhat flawed user interface.
“At first, I found Fritz 14 to be very buggy and was unable to get it to start on my computer. After an hour or two, I managed to get it working by going into the local content folders and manually installing parts of the software that, for some reason, did not install when I first downloaded it.”
“Although I have little experience with chess engines, this software seems to be really buggy.”
“The user interface or engine is somewhat buggy but has potential.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players note that while the gameplay mechanics may require some initial effort to learn, mastering them ultimately enhances the overall experience.
“But a little effort in learning the mechanics will pay off.”
