FRITZ 20.5

FRITZ 20 is more than just a chess engine – it’s a training revolution for aspiring players and professionals. Whether you’re taking your first steps into the world of professional chess training, or are already playing at tournament level, FRITZ 20 will help you train more efficiently, intelligently and personally than ever before.

Simulate playing styles at the highest level

FRITZ 20 analyzes your next opponent – and plays just like them!

Use the style analysis feature in ChessBase 18 to determine whether Fritz should play aggressively, aggressively, positionally or trade-oriented. This allows you to practice specifically for your next game – in a realistic and realistic way.

Play against the legends

Play against the tactics of the greatest players in history: Morphy, Lasker, Capablanca, Tal, Fischer, Karpov – with ELO ratings tailored to you, but in their authentic style. The unique style tool simulates their playing styles in a way that only FRITZ can. New: additional 'Hypermodern' and 'Romantic' play styles.

Play better - even under time pressure

Perfect your reflexes with the new Bullet Training mode: set precise time limits and learn to stay calm under pressure – ideal for blitz and blitz players on the online platform.

AI understands chess – and speaks

Experience a new dimension of interaction with AI and voice chat: polished commentary, interesting analysis and subtle hints – spoken in natural language if desired.

Key features of FRITZ 20

• Simulate your playing style at the highest level: The game analyzes your next opponent and can play like them, configurable for aggressive, risky, positional or exchange-oriented play change for real practice.
• Play against legendary players: Virtual opponents such as Lasker, Tal, Fischer and Karpov are available with user-adjusted ELO ratings but still play in their authentic style.
• Additional playing styles such as "Romantic" and "Hypermodern".
• Bullet Practice Mode: Allows setting time limits to practice quick decision making and tension under pressure, ideal for blitz and bullet chess.
• AI chat with intelligent voice output: Provides interactive commentary, analysis and suggestions in natural language.
• A powerful engine with an ELO rating of 3,580, considered world class.
• Integrated with ChessBase 18 Style Report to simulate opponents.
• New 3D graphics with DirectX 12 and Gamepad support.
• Intuitive interface, new achievements and trading cards for added fun.