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Fritz11: Threatened squares

9/16/2009 – Some of the best Fritz11 beginner features are the ones which give us hints but require us to think for ourselves. One such feature hints at attacks and defenses but makes us figure out why they work as they do. Intrigued? Check out the latest ChessBase Workshop in which the mysteries are revealed...

The 'Spy' in Fritz

8/27/2009 – Fritz 11's "Spy" function is sometimes misunderstood and often underutilized by amateur players for whom the feature is intended. Learn more about "Spy" – a sort of "mega Threat" function, which is always switched on, in the newest ChessBase Workshop.

Fritz11's 'Threat feature'

8/23/2009 – Steve Lopez, our ChessBase Workshop columnist, contends in his latest article that the ability to recognize threats is one of the most important chess skills for a beginner to cultivate, and describes how Fritz11's "Threat" function will help in that endeavor. Find out more about it in the latest Workshop.

The coach in Fritz11

8/22/2009 – In our continuing ChessBase Workshop series discussing Fritz11 features for beginners we look at Fritz' electronic chess coach. Need a hint? Want a takeback? The Fritz Coach not only lets you take back moves but also alerts you to your errors in the first place. Learn more about the Coach feature in the newest ChessBase Workshop.

For the beginners

6/28/2009 – It's been quite a while since our ChessBase Workshop columnist had a look at Fritz features geared toward the beginning chess player. Novices take heart – a new ChessBase Workshop series for this group of novices and amateurs starts now with a column devoted to general advice. Learn more in the latest Workshop.

Back by popular demand...

9/29/2008 – What question does our ChessBase Workshop columnist receive more often than any other? Go ahead amd guess -- and we'll bet you get it wrong. Steve Lopez reveals the single most burning question on the minds of his longtime readers in the latest ChessBase Workshop.

Ctrl C and Ctrl V – Cut and Paste

9/16/2008 – Have you ever seen the gamescore of a chess game on a web page somewhere and wish you could somehow just copy it right into ChessBase, replay and save it? The fact is that you can – and it is easier than you think. We show you how this extremely useful function works in the new ChessBase Workshop.

Fritz11's engine parameters

9/5/2008 – There are numerous ways to tweak a chess engine's performance: hash tables, different time controls, endgame tablebases, handicap modes. But a little-used performance tweak for Fritz11 is its engine parameters. You can find out more about these variable settings in the new edition of ChessBase Workshop.

The Fritz11 shootout mode

8/28/2008 – How do you get Fritz11 to play a game against itself? If you don't know, it's easy – and, best of all, you can start the game from a chess position of your choosing. Learn how in the latest ChessBase Workshop.

Chess 960

7/16/2008 – Have you tried Chess 960 yet? It's a chess variant (devised by Bobby Fischer) which is steadily growing in popularity. In fact, you can even play Chess 960 in Fritz 11 and analyse it with ChessBase 10. In his latest column, our ChessBase Workshop correspondent shows you how. Workshop...

Archiving databases

7/11/2008 – Data corruption -- it's a heartbreaker and can strike without warning. The best defense is to be prepared by making backups of your important database files. Learn how to create compressed database archives in the latest ChessBase Workshop.

Would you like a blindfold?

7/11/2008 – Blindfold chess has a long and colorful history. But did you know that blindfold chess isn't just for public exhibitions and special grandmaster events anymore? You can play blindfold chess in the privacy of your own home, as you'll learn in the latest ChessBase Workshop.

Tweaking Fritz - PART 9

7/7/2008 – In the final installment of the ChessBase Workshop series on tweaking the various general settings in Fritz, we explore the ins and outs of the "Design" tab settings. Find out more in the latest Workshop.

Tweaking Fritz - PART 8

6/30/2008 – The "Language" options in Fritz sometimes confuse even experienced users of the software. Our ChessBase Workshop columnist solves the mysteries and describes the settings in his latest column. Workshop...

Tweaking Fritz - PART 7

6/24/2008 – Our ChessBase Workshop series concerning various Fritz "tweaks" continues this week with a discussion of customization options under the "Tablebases" and "Clipboard" tabs, including a description of various types of text output. Learn more in the latest Workshop.

Tweaking Fritz - PART 6

6/5/2008 – In Part Six of his ChessBase Workshop series on configuring Fritz, Steve Lopez solves one of the biggest mysteries concerning the software: what do the "Tournament" settings under the "Options" tab control? The veil is lifted in the latest ChessBase Workshop.

Tweaking Fritz - PART 5

6/2/2008 – The "Training" and "Engine" tabs are the subject of the latest installment in our ChessBase Workshop series on Fritz11 – and this column contains the answer to one of the most frequently asked questions regarding configuring Fritz. You won't want to miss the latest workshop column.

Tweaking Fritz - PART 4

5/26/2008 – The subject of our latest ChessBase Workshop column is the "Multimedia" tab under "Options" in Fritz11. Learn how to make Fritz talk (or shut him up!), plus the difference between "Talk" and "Chatter". You'll also learn how to make Fritz play music, all in the newest Workshop.

Tweaking Fritz - PART 3

5/18/2008 – Our ChessBase Workshop series on "Fritz11 tweaks" finishes the settings contained under the "Game" tab, specifically the Coach settings and the list of "on/off" toggles at the bottom of the dialogue. Discover more ways to configure your Fritz in the latest Workshop.

Tweaking Fritz - PART 2

5/11/2008 – The second in a series of columns on "Fritz11 tweaks" discusses some of the options found under the "Game" tab, specifically those which control when the Fritz program will resign or accept a draw. You can find more in the latest ChessBase Workshop.

Tweaking Fritz - PART 1

5/9/2008 – In a new ChessBase Workshop series, columnist Steve Lopez examines ways to "tweak up" your Fritz software. The first of the series covers the various settings contained within the "Clocks + Notation" tab of the Options dialogues. Learn more in the latest Workshop.

Fritz Q&A

4/18/2008 – Each time a new Fritz version is released, you can bet your bottom dollar that certain "standard" questions will invariably be asked of our support people. Steve Lopez answers these in the latest installment of ChessBase Workshop.

The magic eye

3/31/2008 – Steve Lopez spent the last several ChessBase Workshop columns discussing a new training feature in Fritz 11. This time he examines a new graphical element which appears in 3D chessboard modes: the "Magic Eye". What is revolutionary training feature and how does it work? Learn more about it in the newest ChessBase Workshop column.

Fritz calculation training - part four

3/28/2008 – In our final installment of a series on Fritz11's calculation trainer, our columnist offers suggestions on creating your own "calculation training database", including the option to save your completed training tests. You can discover more about it in the new ChessBase Workshop.
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