Contents

Fritz 20 Handbook

System requirements

New Machine?

Recommendation: PC Intel i7, i9 oder Ryzen 7/9, 16 GB RAM, Windows 11  64-Bit, Windows Media Player, Grafikkarte mit 1 GB RAM and Internet access.

The program runs quite smoothly on older computers with

Minimum (without raytracing): Desktop PC or Notebook, 4 Threads, 8 GB RAM, Windows 10  64-Bit, Internet access.

System requirements ChessBase Account: Internet access and current browser, e.g. Chrome, Safari. For Windows, OS X, iOS, Android, Linux.

1 First steps
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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
2.13
2.14
2.15
2.16
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3.1
3.2
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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