FritzChess 15
- February 22, 2016
- ChessBase GmbH
Get on SteamFritzChess 15 is a comprehensive chess game designed for beginners and tournament players. It includes a sparring partner with adjustable difficulty, training features, and a database of 2 million games. The program also offers access to the playchess.com server and analysis tools for your own games. The reworked "friend" mode provides an ideal training partner that adapts to your skill level and offers real-time feedback.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fritz 15 offers a comprehensive suite of training exercises and analysis tools, making it a valuable resource for serious chess players looking to improve their skills.
- The program includes a massive database of games and allows users to create personal databases, enhancing the learning experience.
- The 'Friend Mode' feature adjusts to the player's skill level, providing a tailored experience that helps users learn from their mistakes.
- The user interface is clunky and difficult to navigate, making it challenging for users to find features and start games.
- Many users report frequent crashes, bugs, and issues with 3D rendering, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The software is not beginner-friendly, with complex controls and a steep learning curve that may frustrate new players.
- stability10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the software has received significant criticism, with users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and performance issues, particularly with the graphical interface and 3D rendering. Many find the software to be slow and prone to stalling, leading to concerns about its overall value compared to cheaper alternatives. Overall, the stability issues detract from the experience, making it feel overpriced for the quality provided.
“The chess engine is great as you would expect, but the GUI is buggy at best; it constantly stalls and flickers. It is definitely not worth the money they ask for it.”
“The 3D rendering of boards looks nice, but the graphics are very buggy and glitchy.”
“The software is still slightly buggy since it's pretty recent, and now that I have it for around $18, $60 for the rest feels a little overpriced when you can acquire Fritz14 for much cheaper and 90% of it is the same.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game feature appealing 3D rendering of chess boards, but users report significant bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. While the visuals may be attractive for casual play, they are not reliable for serious chess practice, as other programs may offer better performance without the risk of learning poor strategies.
“The 3D rendering of the boards looks nice, providing a visually appealing experience.”
“If you simply want beautiful graphics and a little fun, there are other programs out there, some free, that can offer that.”
“The graphics are vibrant and add a layer of enjoyment to the overall gameplay.”
“The 3D rendering of the boards looks nice, but the graphics are very buggy and glitchy.”
