Chessbase is a German-based company that develops and sells chess software, online content, and chess-related merchandise. The company is well-known for its chess database software that is widely used by grandmasters, coaches, and chess enthusiasts worldwide.
Founded in 1986 by Frederic Friedel and Matthias Wullenweber in Hamburg, Germany.
Launched Chessbase 1.0 in 1987, the first-ever chess database software for PCs.
Released Fritz, its flagship chess playing engine, in 1991 that has won multiple World Computer Chess Championships.
Became the official provider of live game transmission and analysis for the World Chess Championship in 2006.
Launched Chessbase Online, an online database of chess games, news, and analysis in 2015.
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Chess database software that allows users to manage, analyze, and annotate chess games. It also includes a powerful search engine and opening book features.
Chess playing engine that allows users to play against the computer or analyze games with its strong chess analysis features. It also includes a library of interactive training videos.
A comprehensive database of over 8 million chess games that allows users to study and research different openings, players, and tournaments.
Chessbase is a German-based company that develops and sells chess software, online content, and chess-related merchandise.
Chessbase is primarily used by chess players, coaches, and enthusiasts to manage, analyze, and annotate chess games using its database software.
The price of Chessbase software varies depending on the version and features. For example, Chessbase 16 costs $109.25 while the Mega Database 2021 costs $207.42.
Chessbase offers a variety of training videos and tutorials on its website to help users learn how to use its software. There are also many online resources available on platforms like YouTube and online chess communities.
Fritz is a chess playing engine developed by Chessbase that allows users to play against the computer or analyze chess games with its strong chess analysis features. It is also a part of the Chessbase software suite.