Contents

Fritz 20 Handbook

Archive database

Database Window - Database – Backup Database (or Ctrl-Z)

Click this in the database window. All files that make up the current database will be compressed into a single “archive file” (with the ending .cbv).

Start

All ChessBase programs can open and unpack these archive files into a normal database.

Archive files are compressed and can be sent as a single file by email. They are also the best way to publish games on the Internet.

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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
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2.14
2.15
2.16
3 Reference
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5 Database functions
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
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3.8
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3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13
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