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Game dossier

Fritz Chess

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A versatile chess experience with classic play, creative variants, puzzles, and learning tools.

The briefing

About this game

Fritz Chess brings traditional chess together with a broad selection of alternative game modes and learning features. Players can take on classic matches, try Giveaway Chess, solve chess puzzles, revisit historical matches, or set up custom positions.

The game also includes Bobby Fischer’s Chess 960, which shuffles the starting piece positions to encourage inventive play. A help system supports players who are developing their skills, while Adventure Mode adds humorous characters and comic-based scenarios. Multiplayer options are also included.

Features

  • Classic chess gameplay
  • Chess 960 with randomized starting positions
  • Giveaway Chess, Chess Puzzle, and Historical Matches
  • Set Up Position mode
  • Help system for learning and skill development
  • Adventure Mode with humorous characters and comic-based scenarios
  • Multiplayer play

Fritz Chess was released on July 13, 2009, for iOS, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, and Wii. It was developed by ShanBlue and published by Gammik Entertainment and Deep Silver.