Fritz 20 Handbook

Optimise playing strength

Contents
Contents

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Example

This function is only available in Blitz or long games with time controls. It configures the program for maximum playing strength.

This is done as follows:

Generate/do-it.gif The Multimedia functions are switched off.

Generate/do-it.gif The hash table size is optimised.

Generate/do-it.gif The opening book options are configured for serious play.

1
2
2.1
Ribbons
2.2
Docking Windows
2.3
Standard Layouts
2.4
Window Pane Icons
2.5
The menu bands
2.6
Style specifications
2.7
Board design – 2D board
2.8
Board design – 3D
2.9
New board sounds
2.10
2.11
Adjust thinking time
2.12
Save and load layouts
2.13
2.14
2.15
2.16
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Reference
3.1
3.2
Playing levels
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.6.1
Infinite analysis
3.6.2
Analysis with the Buddy Engine
3.6.3
FAQ Buddy Engine
3.6.4
Evaluation history in the search
3.6.5
Enter & Analyse
3.6.6
Evaluation of the position
3.6.7
Visualize engine analysis
3.6.8
Extended Engine Information
3.6.9
Full analysis / Tactical Analysis
3.6.10
Example Tactical Analysis
3.6.11
A tip for Full analysis
3.6.12
Deep position analysis
3.6.13
Blundercheck
3.6.14
Commentary symbols in the Fritz Blunder search
3.6.15
Compare analysis
3.6.16
Shootout
3.6.17
Automatic analysis of server games
3.6.18
Blitz & train on Playchess.com
3.6.19
Training questions
3.6.20
Monte Carlo
3.6.21
The Kibitzer
3.6.22
Visualize Search
3.6.23
The Analysis board
3.6.24
Variation board
3.6.25
Visual Evaluation
3.6.26
Animated engine variants
3.6.27
Duration analysis with analysis comments
3.6.28
Tips in the engine window
3.6.29
Chess problems, mate search
3.6.30
Calculating Elo ratings retrospectively
3.6.31
3.6.32
3.6.33
3.6.34
3.6.35
Settings dialog for providers
3.6.36
Engine
3.6.37
Computer
3.6.38
Revenue
3.6.39
Private Users
3.6.40
Ignored Users
3.6.41
Bid Dialog
3.6.42
Ducats
3.6.43
Rating List
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13
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Chess 960
The openings book
1
2
2.1
Ribbons
2.2
Docking Windows
2.3
Standard Layouts
2.4
Window Pane Icons
2.5
The menu bands
2.6
Style specifications
2.7
Board design – 2D board
2.8
Board design – 3D
2.9
New board sounds
2.10
2.11
Adjust thinking time
2.12
Save and load layouts
2.13
2.14
2.15
2.16
3
Reference
3.1
3.2
Playing levels
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.6.1
Infinite analysis
3.6.2
Analysis with the Buddy Engine
3.6.3
FAQ Buddy Engine
3.6.4
Evaluation history in the search
3.6.5
Enter & Analyse
3.6.6
Evaluation of the position
3.6.7
Visualize engine analysis
3.6.8
Extended Engine Information
3.6.9
Full analysis / Tactical Analysis
3.6.10
Example Tactical Analysis
3.6.11
A tip for Full analysis
3.6.12
Deep position analysis
3.6.13
Blundercheck
3.6.14
Commentary symbols in the Fritz Blunder search
3.6.15
Compare analysis
3.6.16
Shootout
3.6.17
Automatic analysis of server games
3.6.18
Blitz & train on Playchess.com
3.6.19
Training questions
3.6.20
Monte Carlo
3.6.21
The Kibitzer
3.6.22
Visualize Search
3.6.23
The Analysis board
3.6.24
Variation board
3.6.25
Visual Evaluation
3.6.26
Animated engine variants
3.6.27
Duration analysis with analysis comments
3.6.28
Tips in the engine window
3.6.29
Chess problems, mate search
3.6.30
Calculating Elo ratings retrospectively
3.6.31
3.6.32
3.6.33
3.6.34
3.6.35
Settings dialog for providers
3.6.36
Engine
3.6.37
Computer
3.6.38
Revenue
3.6.39
Private Users
3.6.40
Ignored Users
3.6.41
Bid Dialog
3.6.42
Ducats
3.6.43
Rating List
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13
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