New releases: May 2025
FRITZ 20
FRITZ 20: Your personal chess trainer. Your toughest opponent. Your strongest ally. FRITZ 20 is more than just a chess engine – it's a training revolution for ambitious players and professionals.
Highlights in Fritz 20:
- Fritz with 3,580 ELO – world-class level
- Capablanca, Tal, Kasparov Master as virtual opponents
- Opponent simulation via ChessBase 18 Style Report
- Manual opponent configuration
- New playing styles: ‘Romantic’ and ‘Hypermodern’
- Bullet training, AI chat, new 3D graphics, game controller support, new achievements
- 2 month Premium membership
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Your personal chess trainer. Your toughest opponent. Your strongest ally.
FRITZ 20 is more than just a chess engine – it is a training revolution for ambitious players and professionals. Whether you are taking your first steps into the world of serious chess training, or already playing at tournament level, FRITZ 20 will help you train more efficiently, intelligently and individually than ever before.
ChessBase Magazine 225 Extra
ChessBase Magazine Extra is the perfect complement to ChessBase Magazine – available as a single issue or subscription (6 issues per year).
Available as a direct download, including ‘ChessBase Book’ for iPad, tablet, Mac, etc.!
A glimpse into the content:
- Professional opening analyses with Mihail Marin, Nico Zwirs, etc.
- ‘The Lucky Bag’ with 45 top analyses by Abhijet Gupta, Romain Edouard, Lubomir Ftacnik, etc.
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A view into the Lucky Bag
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Surya Ganguly: Reinventing the Ragozin
The Ragozin Variation (1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.Nc3 Bb4) has become an integral part of the repertoire of top grandmasters – time to add it to your repertoire too!
In this course, GM Surya Ganguly, a renowned opening expert who formerly supported Vishy Anand as a second, presents a comprehensive repertoire for Black. The variations presented are strategically challenging and aim to neutralise White's early advantage. The course not only offers the latest theoretical insights, but also explains the strategic concepts behind each move.
:Free reading sample
Introduction
5.cxd5 exd5 6.Bf4
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Ganguly introduces conceptually fresh directions in several key lines – even in the most played main lines.
The Ragozin Defence (1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.Nc3 Bb4) has become a cornerstone of modern chess theory. With 3.Nf3 gaining popularity as a way to avoid Nimzo-Indian setups and the challenges Black faces in the Queen’s Indian, the Ragozin offers a solid and dynamic alternative.
Free video sample: Introduction
Free video sample: 5.cxd5 exd5 6.Bf4
Andrew Martin: The Centre Attack of the Ruy Lopez in 60 Minutes
Andrew Martin's latest contribution is a compact video trainer on the ChessBase ‘60 Minutes’ format. In just 60 minutes, you will receive a carefully crafted white repertoire against the Spanish (‘Centre Attack’, typical structure with 6.c3, d4).
The course is ideal for ambitious players who want to be optimally prepared against this variation right away – without having to cram endless theory. The strengths: focus on main ideas, typical plans and tactical motifs – pragmatically boiled down to the essentials.
Introduction
Model game
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In this 60 Minutes, Andrew Martin guides you through all the key ideas you need to know to play with confidence. Whether you’re looking to surprise your opponents, or simply want a straightforward weapon against e5, the Centre Attack has you covered.
The Centre Attack in the Ruy Lopez (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.d4) is a sharp and underrated variation that catches many opponents off guard. By striking in the centre early, White introduces dynamic and tactical possibilities into one of chess’s most classical openings - often before Black is ready. This line requires far less theoretical memorisation than traditional Ruy Lopez main lines, making it a highly practical choice, especially for club players and ambitious improvers. With accurate play, Black may find ways to equalise - but will your opponents be prepared? In this 60 Minutes course, IM Andrew Martin guides you through all the key ideas and variations you need to know to play 5.d4 with confidence. Whether you’re looking to surprise your opponents, or simply want a straightforward yet powerful weapon against 1...e5, the Centre Attack has you covered. Give your repertoire a fresh edge - add the Centre Attack, and start scoring today!
Free sample video: Introduction
Free sample video: Model Game
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