ChessBase 18 Steam Edition

ChessBase GmbH / Feb 10, 2025 / Strategy, Education

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ChessBase is a personal, stand-alone chess database that has become the standard throughout the world. Everyone uses ChessBase, from the World Champion to the amateur next door. It is the program of choice for anyone who loves the game and wants to know more about it.

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Fritz 20 SE - available on Steam on 16.09.2025!

2025-09-09

Fritz 20 SE from 16.09.2025 on Steam Special launch discount available on Steam! The wait is over Fritz 20 SE is here with more power, style, and training options than ever before! Look forward to Fritz 20 SE. This is new: Compete against legends Compete with the strategies of the greatest players in history: Morphy, Lasker, Capablanca, Tal, Fischer, Karpov, - with an ELO adapted to you, but in an authentic style. More highlights in Fritz 20 SE: • Fritz engine now with 3,580 ELO - world-class level • Manual opponent configuration • New game styles: "Romantic" and "Hypermodern" • Bullet training, AI chat, new 3D visuals, game controller support, new achievements • Configure opponent simulation from ChessBase 18-Style Reports Fritz 20 SE will be released on Steam on 16.09.2025! Dear chess fans,

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Fritz 20 SE will soon be available on Steam! As a ChessBase customer, you have the opportunity to use the latest version of the legendary chess software right here. Stay tuned!

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What players say

1 user reviews

0% positive, 1 reviews

Not recommended3 hrs played

The worst purchase I have ever made in chess software. 159,99€ for features that you can get from free pretty much elsewhere. Most features are disabled and require additional payment for content. Beware misleading advertisement and features that you will only get if you buy add-ons and other content. No refund was made because I took 3 hours to explore a tutorial to make sure it was indeed the worst purchase and not...

103 found this helpful, 2025-03-23

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