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At the turn of the century, Fritz fascinated the chess world with victories over Garry Kasparov and then-reigning World Champion Vladimir Kramnik. The "most popular chess program" offers you everything you will need as a dedicated chess enthusiast.

2022Strategy79.99 USDWindowsby ChessBase GmbH
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Frequently asked about Fritz 18 Steam Edition

How much does Fritz 18 Steam Edition cost?
Fritz 18 Steam Edition is listed on Steam at 79.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Fritz 18 Steam Edition have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Fritz 18 Steam Edition supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to Fritz 18 Steam Edition?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Fritz 18 Steam Edition are Lazy Chess, The Chess Variants Club, ChessBase 18 Steam Edition.
Who developed Fritz 18 Steam Edition?
Fritz 18 Steam Edition was developed by ChessBase GmbH.

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