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Fritz 18 Steam Edition

Chess strategy and training with AI hints and visual analysis

ChessBase GmbH · Released Mar 14, 2022

Strategy

Reviews
Mixed
55% of 33
Recent reviews
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Steam Deck
Untested
Last update
Unknown
no patch notes found

What is Fritz 18 Steam Edition?

A chess strategy game for single-player and multiplayer matches. Its training tools cover sacrificial combinations, calculation, position evaluation, engine variations, and hints during difficult positions.

For you if...

  • +you want chess matches alongside guided tactical training
  • +you value hints, position evaluation, and engine analysis
  • +you prefer both single-player and multiplayer chess

Not for you if...

  • you are not interested in learning chess tactics
  • you want story-driven strategy rather than chess matches

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Fritz 18 Steam Edition

Fritz 18 Steam Edition system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Windows 8.1 (32- or 64-Bit)
Processor
PC Intel i3 or i5 or Ryzen 3
Graphics
graphic card with 512 MB RAM
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Windows Media Player

Recommended

OS
Windows 11 or 10 with 64-Bit
Processor
PC Intel i7, i9 or Ryzen 7/9
Graphics
graphic card with 1 GB RAM, RTX graphic card for real time Raytrace board
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Windows Media Player

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain. Text only: Czech, Dutch, Polish, Simplified Chinese.

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