Fritz 20 Handbook

Playing levels

Contents
Contents

Full-strength playing levels

Generate/do-it.gif Blitz games

Generate/do-it.gif Long games

In both these levels it is advisable to use the function "optimise playing strength" if you want to get the most out of the program.

Example

You can also use Training – Rated game and play serious tournament games in which the program will give you an objective assessment of your playing strength.

Rated

Reduced playing strength level

Generate/do-it.gif Friend mode

Apart from the above, the program can be set to play games with a fixed time limit or search depth per move. Click Game – Levels to reach these settings.

Chess variants

Generate/do-it.gif Givaway chess

Generate/do-it.gif Chess 960

Apart from the above, the program can be set to play games with a fixed time limit or search depth per move. Click Game – Levels to reach these settings.

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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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Move indicator
Blitz games
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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