Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 975 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 836 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 906 fps | 736 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 882 fps | 716 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 833 fps | 677 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 949 fps | 759 fps | 617 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 857 fps | 686 fps | 557 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 918 fps | 735 fps | 588 fps | 478 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 666 fps | 533 fps | 426 fps | 346 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 985 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 925 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 900 fps | 731 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 964 fps | 771 fps | 627 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 849 fps | 680 fps | 552 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 827 fps | 661 fps | 537 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 976 fps | 781 fps | 624 fps | 507 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 890 fps | 712 fps | 569 fps | 463 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 804 fps | 643 fps | 514 fps | 418 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 689 fps | 551 fps | 441 fps | 358 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 499 fps | 399 fps | 320 fps | 260 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 823 fps | 669 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 955 fps | 764 fps | 621 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 857 fps | 686 fps | 557 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 808 fps | 647 fps | 525 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 949 fps | 759 fps | 607 fps | 493 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 750 fps | 600 fps | 480 fps | 390 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 643 fps | 514 fps | 411 fps | 334 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 566 fps | 453 fps | 362 fps | 294 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 551 fps | 441 fps | 353 fps | 287 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 520 fps | 416 fps | 333 fps | 271 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 474 fps | 380 fps | 304 fps | 247 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 429 fps | 343 fps | 274 fps | 223 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 367 fps | 294 fps | 235 fps | 191 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 266 fps | 213 fps | 170 fps | 138 fps |
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About
Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition, released in 2020, is an innovative chess program that caters to both dedicated enthusiasts and casual players. With its advanced neural chess engine "Fat Fritz", the game not only provides challenging gameplay but also incorporates unique training methods to enhance players' skills at various proficiency levels. This strategy title stands out due to its blend of classic chess mechanics with modern technology.
When it comes to PC performance, Fritz Chess 17 is relatively accessible and won't require high-end hardware to run smoothly. The game runs well on entry-level GPUs, with a minimum score of around 200, making it suitable for budget-conscious gamers. Expect to achieve satisfactory FPS even with modest performance setups; as long as your system meets the minimum RAM requirement of 2 GB, you should be able to enjoy the game without sacrificing graphics settings.
If you are a chess lover or someone looking to improve your game, Fritz Chess 17 is definitely worth considering. With its solid ratings and emphasis on training and strategy, this title is a must-play for both amateurs and seasoned players looking to sharpen their skills.
Performance profile
Released in July 2020, Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.
As a strategy title, Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.
Extremely light — Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
Storyline
At the turn of the century, Fritz fascinated the chess world with victories over Garry Kasparov and then-reigning World Champion Vladimir Kramnik. In December 2017, a neural network was announced, dubbed Alpha Zero, which "learned" chess solely by playing millions of games against itself, yet was strong enough to beat Stockfish 8, a leading chess engine. This news was sobering and fascinating at the same time. Sobering in the sense that the decades old tradition of chess programming had been relegated to the shadows by a self-learning system. Fascinating because it was possible to hope that one could learn really new stuff about chess from this radical approach. Nobody had expected that a cooperative effort by chess developers would soon make this technology generally available. As things stand, Fat Fritz defeats in a direct comparison all traditional chess programs and even LCZero. The moves suggested in analysis are often extremely human and planned. With a painfully practical limitation: Fat Fritz needs (like LCZero) a very high performance Nvidia graphics card (“GPU”) in order to achieve its full playing strength. Nevertheless, here for the rst time in many years we can record a real breakthrough in chess programming. Fat Fritz and LCZero are already beginning to change opening theory.
