Contents

Fritz 21 Handbook

PowerBook

This term refers to a vast position tree that Fritz, Komodo & Co. can use as an openings book.

PowerBook

The data base for the PowerBook was selected especially carefully by experts and allows the user to make a precise assessment of the success prospects of particular opening systems.

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2.1 Ribbons
2.2 The menu bands
2.3
2.4
2.5 Style specifications
2.6 Board design – 2D board
2.7 Board window navigation
2.8 User Info
2.9
2.10
2.11
2.12
2.13
2.14
2.15
2.16
2.17 New board sounds
2.18 Style variants
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3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.6.1 Enter & Analyse
3.6.2 Evaluation of the position
3.6.3 Analysis with the Buddy Engine
3.6.4 FAQ Buddy Engine
3.6.5 Visualize engine analysis
3.6.6 Visual Evaluation
3.6.7 Evaluation history in the search
3.6.8 Different displays in the engine window
3.6.9 Full analysis / Tactical Analysis
3.6.10 A tip for Full analysis
3.6.11 Infinite analysis
3.6.12 Duration analysis with analysis comments
3.6.13 Example Tactical Analysis
3.6.14 Deep position analysis
3.6.15 Blundercheck
3.6.16 Using engines interactively
3.6.17 Blitz & train on Playchess.com
3.6.18 Training questions
3.6.19 Commentary symbols in the Fritz Blunder search
3.6.20 Compare analysis
3.6.21 Automatic analysis of server games
3.6.22 Shootout
3.6.23 The Kibitzer
3.6.24 Parallel analysis
3.6.25 Monte Carlo
3.6.26 Extended Engine Information
3.6.27
3.6.28
3.6.29
3.6.30 The Analysis board
3.6.31 Variation board
3.6.32 Visualize Search
3.6.33 Animated engine variants
3.6.34 Chess problems, mate search
3.6.35 Mate search with Fritz
3.6.36 Tips in the engine window
3.6.37 Calculating Elo ratings retrospectively
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3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.12
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6 Glossary