Just out of morbid curiosity I did a search of the archives and at least one post claims that the downloaded version does not come with a database. Lots of free database on the web of course. I do think you have access to the weekly download however. Sorry I couldn't be more help Mike, but there are a boatload of archived threads on chessbase. Try slogging through them.
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Thanks BD....I do need to get the databases separately...
Does chessbase 12 download version have no access to cloud engine or lets check?
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binchun wrote:
Does chessbase 12 download version have no access to cloud engine or lets check?
it has both, but cloud access is only available when taking out a playchess.com account at extra cost, and same goes for some of the more advanced features of Let's Check. 2 years on, i'm sure you'll have figured these out for yourself now...
Also, the less advanced features of Let's Check are available on a time-limited basis, that time limit will have been shown in the smallprint when you bought the software
Hi
I just downloaded chess base 12. I am trying to figure out how to use it and am lost. The instruction book is 350 pages...I bought the base version for 99 Euros, but it doesn't seem to come with a database or an opening book. Do I have to purchase these separate?
I am terrible with this type of stuff and I'm starting to regret my purchase....