Fritz Chess 14

About

"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.

Genres & Tags

Strategy

Play Modes

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 104 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

Packed with features and a strong chess engine, making it a great tool for serious players.
Excellent for training and analysis, providing valuable resources for both beginners and veterans.
The interface allows for easy integration of other engines and has a solid online community.

The user interface is clunky and not intuitive, requiring extensive tutorials for basic functions.
Frequent bugs and crashes, with issues like the software locking up and not responding during gameplay.
The requirement for a serial number for activation and limited support for casual players can lead to frustration.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally considered lacking, with only a few decent 3D options that appear to be poorly executed. While themed 3D backgrounds may appeal to novice players, experienced users prefer simpler 2D graphics, and there is a notable absence of color and variation. Overall, many reviewers feel that the graphics are outdated and do not meet modern standards, suggesting that there are better alternatives available.
- “The themed 3D graphics with backgrounds are pretty good, but they're mainly for novice players.”
- “The graphics are from DOS 3.2.”
- “Seems like such a missed opportunity to simply add more colors and graphics options.”
- “You get lots of advanced options but not enough color and graphics variation.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that Fritz 14 initially suffers from significant stability issues, including bugs that prevent it from starting properly. While some were able to resolve these issues through manual installation of missing components, the software is generally perceived as buggy, though it shows potential for improvement.
- “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.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that while the gameplay mechanics may require some initial effort to learn, the investment is worthwhile as it enhances the overall experience.
- “But a little effort on learning the mechanics will pay off.”