Chess Software Tips

By now you know that ChessCentral maintains an extensive online catalog of top chess software - from chess playing programs to training software, from chess database software to chess chess software downloads. That's why we've put together this list of chess software reviews, help videos and support articles for all kinds of chess software. Here you can see chess videos on the latest ChessBase software or read up on how to install chess opening software. Whether you want chess software for PCs, MAC or handhelds, check out this free information from ChessCentral - the leader in

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What chess software should you get? Whether you are a beginner just learning the moves or a Grandmaster preparing for a big tournament ChessCentral and Steve Lopez have put together a guide to help you decide which software will help you. Whether you want to learn the game of chess, hone your skills in a particular area, or just play for fun - this article will point you in the right direction. Read more

 

The Video Card For Fritz 17
To use Fat Fritz and Leela properly you will need a solid graphics card. There really is no way to get around this requirement.

Learn Chess Openings with Fritz 17
In Fritz 17 you will find several new opening management and training functions

Standard Repertoires In Fritz 17
Fritz 17 provides access to standard opening repertoires for nearly every prominent line in chess.

Blitz & Train on Playchess.com
Still, learning is not just memorization, and improving upon one's games is a key part of it all.


3D boards with Ray Tracing
With the arrival of the newest generation of video cards from Nvidia, Ray Tracing has now become a reality in real time.

 

 

 

 

Fritz has for many years been one of the most popular and strongest-playing commercial chess programs. Fritz users tend to be interested in squeezing every last bit of chess playing ability out of the software, which explains why we at ChessCentral have put together these help videos. Read more

 

Fritz 17 and Fat Fritz
It is a Neural Network program, inspired by Google's AlphaZero project, and it runs on the latest and most powerful hardware that is currently available. It has been secretly tested by a number of leading players, but it is now available for regular users as well. You cann get Fat Fritz in Fritz 17 or you can use it in the Engine Cloud. For those who have never used this service before here is a brief tutorial. Read More

 

ChessBase 15 Help Videos

ChessBase 13 is the premier chess database management program. ChessBase 13 users already own the top chess software, but how to get the most out of the many features available? Look no further - ChessCentral has put together these help videos just for you! Read more

 

Noted chess columnist Lance Martin reviews Playchess.com. "The Ultimate Chess Experience" is the tag line on the Playchess website. Now they may be over selling themselves a little there, but you have to allow them some artistic license. The truth is that there is a heck of a lot there for any chess enthusiast of any level. Read more
 

Battle Chess Reborn!
In 16 years of keeping up with online chess software, one of the most frequent question is, "Where can I get Battle Chess?" For those of you not familiar with Battle Chess, it brought our game to life by combining a chess logic system with colorful, humorous, and dramatic three-dimensional animations. For its time (1988), it was very cool. Read more

 

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