Underplayed Gems

Fritz Chess 14 (2014)

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Developer
ChessBase
Publisher
Viva Media
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Strategy
Rating
3.5 of 5, 123 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 16 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A calm, cerebral chess simulation that lets you study and play at your own pace with helpful analysis and adjustable difficulty.

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What players say

Players are divided. Many cannot run the program or hit a one-time serial activation, calling it a scam. Others with hundreds of hours praise it as a capable engine and study tool for serious players.

Screenshots

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