Fritz is a chess-playing program NOT a DB. Pick up an older version (the current one is F13) at amazon or eBay - or pick up something free like Winboard or Arena, along with several world-class FREE chess engines. F13 is supposed to be good but unless $ is no object you don't need the latest and greatest chess-playing program and neither does 99% of everyone else who plays chess for a hobby and not a living.
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Hey folks.....
I'm getting back into chess after being away a long time. Trying to figure out which chess software I should get.
I want to play actual games against a computer, against adjustable ratings/strengths. (I'm rated at about 800 - 850)
I want a program that will look at my finished games and analyze what I did or didn't do correctly. And (if possible) suggest moves to make if I get stuck during a game.
Is Fritz just a database or can I play games against it?
Is Chess King any good?
Also must be compatible with Windows 7.
Thanks for your help! It's great to be back. Hopefully I won't get frustrated and have patience to learn this great game.
Regards,
Mark