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    Chess software to practice

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by alber, Jan 5, 2009.

  1. alber

    alber Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,
    I have a question for all chess players on this forums. Do you practice with a PC Software ?? If yes, which one ??

    Personally, I use Chessmaster 10 from Ubisoft.

    What about you ??

    THX
     
    alber, Jan 5, 2009
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  2. paten

    paten Notebook Consultant

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    I use Chess Titans because it's included for free in Vista Home Premium. And I suck.
     
    paten, Jan 5, 2009
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  3. Tweed

    Tweed Notebook Enthusiast

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    Fritz is, hands-down, the product to use. I haven't used Chess Titans, but many of the other programs - Chessmaster included - and nothing holds a candle to Fritz.

    If you want to play for free online, check out FICS (free internet chess server)
     
    Tweed, Jan 5, 2009
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  4. alber

    alber Notebook Consultant

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    Thank you .. Are you a big fan of chess ?
     
    alber, Jan 6, 2009
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  5. Tweed

    Tweed Notebook Enthusiast

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    You're quite welcome. I love the game dearly, but truthfully my play ranges from patzer to intermediate only.

    When I was younger I could devote more time (e.g. head to Washington Square Park and get fleeced of my money by the hustlers), and now I just tend to play games on the computer or on FICS.

    I really can't say how pleased I am with both Fritz and FICS. Fritz is infinitely customizeable, and the engine and interface are topnotch.

    FICS is better than the vast majority of the pay servers, and a good graphical interface (I use a proram called BabasChess) really just seals the deal.

    If you've any questions, I'd be happy to help as best I can!
     
    Tweed, Jan 6, 2009
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