Fritz for Fun 13 (2014)

Developer: Chessbase
Publisher: Viva Media
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Strategy
Rating: 3.2 of 5, 39 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A patient, adaptive chess tutor that adjusts to your skill level and gently guides improvement through repetition and explanation.

casualeducationaladaptivesupportivefriendlystrategicrelaxedmethodical

What players say

Players are split on Fritz for Fun 13: some praise the interface and database for analysis with third-party engines, while others call it buggy and overpriced. Many complain it installs unrelated applications, requires a limited-use activation key, and has a confusing layout that lacks basic settings like 3D board support on some hardware.

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