


If the engine is analysing in multi-variation mode, at the start of the calculation additional information is provided which provides exciting additional insights: New analysis functions in the engine window This visual evaluation is calculated for the current board position and is instantly available for any move in the notation with a click of the mouse.

You determine the major part of the game yourself, but when you are facing a headwind you can summon help. For that there are considerably improved subtle hints. Nevertheless, it is possible to win very often. In general in the “Evolving Genius” mode on the “Club player” level, Fritz does play in a restrained manner, but nevertheless strongly. To shorten this learning process for you Fritz 18 contains a repertoire for White with which you can get into promising positions more often. For myself, at least against Fritz 18 I have switched my repertoire completely from 1.d4 to1.e4. Over time you develop a feeling for how to reach positions in which threats against the king are in the air: you learn to attack better. However, the decisive question is the following: how do you bring about the setups in which attacking chances then crop up? Quiet, positional systems more rarely lead to success, although here too Fritz manages to incorporate hidden mistakes.

Against Fritz18 you will manage sharp wins such as have not been possible in 40 years of chess programming. That often permits spectacular attacking victories. As soon as Fritz comes under pressure, as a defender it will prefer variations which provide for you, the attacking side, good chances of a sacrifice or other tactic. His is possible because Fritz 18 intelligently organises its play and leads you through the game with the help of subtle tips. You will be astonished at what you find in yourself! You will never have won such nice games against Fritz! “Evolving Genius” is a completely innovative training method, with which when playing against Fritz you learn more than just to attack. Fritz 18 offers you the chance to discover a new you in terms of chess playing.
