FritzChess 15

FritzChess 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.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

41%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

stability5 negative mentions

Fritz 15 offers a comprehensive set of features for serious chess players, including extensive training exercises and a massive database of games.
The program provides good immersion and a challenging experience, making it suitable for hobby and club players looking to improve their skills.
It allows for deep analysis of games and the ability to integrate other chess engines, making it a valuable tool for serious players.

The user interface is clunky and difficult to navigate, making it hard to find features and start games, especially for beginners.
There are frequent bugs and performance issues, including crashes, rendering problems with 3D boards, and inconsistent functionality.
Many features require additional payments or subscriptions, which can be frustrating for users expecting a complete package upon purchase.

stability
5 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report significant stability issues with the software, citing frequent bugs, glitches, and performance stalls, particularly with the graphical interface and 3D rendering. Many feel that the current state of the software does not justify its price, especially when compared to more stable alternatives.
- “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 Fritz 14 for much cheaper and 90% of it is the same.”
graphics
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % 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 some may find the visuals enjoyable, there are concerns about the reliability of the graphics compared to other available programs.
- “The 3D rendering of the boards looks nice, showcasing a visually appealing design.”
- “The 3D rendering of the boards looks nice, but the graphics are very buggy and glitchy.”