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Saving Games in PGN
The PGN or Portable Game Notation format is an internationally recognized standard for recording gam ... -
Manual ChessBase 17
The PDF Manual for ChessBase 17 is available!Download Manual .... ... -
How to activate my ChessBase 17 program
How to activate my ChessBase 17 program:Please log in to your ChessBase 17 program with your user na ... -
Using ChessBase online
When you work with ChessBase, you not only have access to the databases stored locally on the comput ... -
How to update my Mega Database
This is how to activate the games update for the Mega Database: log in at ChessBase 18 (17/16) with ... -
How to update my Mega Database 2023
This is how to activate the games update for the Mega2023: log in at ChessBase17 (16/15) with your C ... -
ChessBase and the PDF format
Question: Is it possible to create a PDF file from an annotated game (especially with diagrams)? I c ... -
How to deactivate ChessBase as I move to a new notebook
Deactivation of the ChessBase 17 program:Why and When should I deactivate the program?To deactivate ... -
Installation of the Opening Encyclopaedia 2023
Question: I bought the download version of the Opening Encyclopedia. How do I install the new encycl ... -
Checking games
A frequent topic in the current chess coverage is the so-called cheating, i.e. the unauthorized use ... -
Question about the installation to CB17 and the Mega
Question: I have just installed the ChessBase17 Setup. This has run well. Can I uninstall Chessbase1 ... -
No text comments
Question: I have a problem with ChessBase 17. The annotations/text are not displayed in the games! G ... -
Problems with Stockfish
Question: I want to use the freeware engine Stockfish in combination with Fritz18 and the current Ch ... -
Reference games in the notation
The program offers the possibility to insert comparative reference games into the game notation with ... -
What does beauty mean ...
Beauty is very subjective interpretable, the assignment depends on the preferences of the observer. ... -
Edit notations quickly
ChessBase supports besides the pure game notation a lot of elements which can be integrated into the ... -
Notes on the new 2CBH format
Many users appreciate the numerous commentary options, which can all be saved together with the game ... -
Centipawn analysis
With the support of the strong chess engine, one can quickly determine how many moves in a game corr ... -
Training documents created quickly in PDF format
Question: I would like to export printouts of games incl. diagrams, variations and comments as PDF f ... -
Note on deactivation
Almost all our programs are delivered with a serial number. In order to be able to use the software, ... -
No display of database text
Question: in my program installation, the texts in the databases (whether old or new 2CBH format) ar ... -
UCI Engine can not be installed
Question: I can not install the chess engine Stockfish. After downloading and extracting the files, ... -
Clarify ideas with Null moves
With ChessBase 17 you can enter several moves in a row without countermoves within the notation for ... -
Delete games permanently
Question: how can I delete files or games in Chessbase? When I click on delete in a game list then t ... -
Analyze with the visual evaluation display
The program offers a significant extension of the engine window for analysis, the visual analysis. I ... -
Database management
Our database program ChessBase differs from our chess programs among other things by the extended ma ... -
Delete older UCI Engines
Question: How can I remove an included UCI engine so that it is no longer displayed in the loading d ... -
Engine tip under ChessBase
Problem: since a few days I have some performance problems under Chessbase 17 with the engines inclu ... -
Use clipboard
ChessBase 17 offers an interesting feature to quickly view game notations or chess positions from th ... -
Save positions
Question: I want to save positions from my own games in a separate position database without saving ... -
How to find ChessBase Updates
Update the ChessBase program:ChessBase - login with your ChessBase Account username - File - Activat ... -
Remove UCI Engines completely
On the Internet there is a vast number of more or less powerful chess engines. Since the program off ... -
Problems with the player search
Question: with the last update the player search doesn't work anymore: if you click on a known playe ... -
Find players quickly
A search query for a certain player can be realized in different ways with our programs. Often the s ... -
Use player encyclopedia locally
Question: I have bought ChessBase17. I noticed that there is no new version of the player encycloped ... -
Texts in the database
Our database format (2CBH and CBH) allows not only simple storage of game notations, positions or ga ... -
The Replay training
In the notation window you will find the tab "Replay training". With this function you can switch of ... -
Visually understand engine analysis
When you use ChessBase 17 to analyze a game with an active chess engine, you will see a lot of infor ... -
Engine settings
Question: I use Fritz 18 and CB 17 - using CB - I am able to set the parameters of my selected chess ... -
Continue analysis after the end of the game
ChessBase 17 offers you the possibility to continue analysis after the last played game move and to ... -
Difference hyperlink and game citation
Question: after downloading a game, I drag and drop it into another game notation. This creates a hy ... -
Tip for analysis
If you perform a tactical analysis under ChessBase 17, the program automatically inserts variants an ... -
Insert comments
In ChessBase there is an extended access bar below the notation which is useful for commenting games ... -
Reload game downloads
Question: I accidentally deleted the Bases directory with the downloaded games. Then I reinstalled t ... -
Individual opening preparation
Question: one of the main reasons for my purchase of the new ChessBase 17 program is to optimize my ... -
Find game maneuvers
Question: I have a question about the search functions of the database program. I want to find games ... -
Set beauty values manually
ChessBase 17 offers the possibility to classify tactically influenced games with beauty values. You ... -
Insert analyses
Question: I have the database program ChessBase and some chess programs. I would like to insert the ... -
Tip for handling the online database
The most favorable entry for the prospective customer in a database program specialized in chess rep ... -
Using engines interactively
Chessbase 17 offers some new training functions in interaction with the numerous chess engines, whic ... -
Rename
Question: I would like to know how to copy a database and rename the copy.Answer: with ChessBase 17 ... -
Using two program versions in parallel
Question: I just did the ChessBase17 setup and installed the program. This went well. Can I uninstal ... -
Mouse wheel does not work
Problem: In ChessBase 17 I miss the scroll function with the mouse when playing games. Is it because ... -
Inactive menu items
Question: I bought Chessbase 17, in the menu of the main screen, the save and activate commands are ... -
Disable evaluation
Question: In the chess programs like Fritz 18 and other chess programs and also in ChessBase 17 you ... -
Annotated games
The MegaBase contains many annotated games, it represents the most extensive collection of annotated ... -
Missing ECO classification
Question: I have received a database with games. Unfortunately, the games do not have the classifica ... -
Innovative engine window
ChessBase 17 extends the information content of the engine window and improves the understanding of ... -
Quick search in the online database
The ChessBase program offers an interface to a continuously updated online database. If you are logg ... -
Change database
Question: I would like to rename the names of some icons in the database window, i.e. the start scre ... -
Tip for automated annotation
ChessBase offers the possibility to insert comparative reference games into the game notation within ... -
Detect sacrifices and recognize tactical moments
ChessBase 17 offers the possibility to recognize material sacrifices within a notation and to mark t ... -
Note on annotated games
The majority of ChessBase 17 users use the Mega Database as a reference. This game database contains ... -
No text comments
Question: I have installed Chessbase 17 and I can no longer see the comments in my own annotated gam ... -
Simple opening search
When studying a new or already frequently used game, it is immensely helpful for understanding the t ... -
Sorting cannot be fixed
Question: I have tried to sort my games in a database (which was originally imported from another da ... -
Export to PGN
If you import games with ChessBase into a PGN database, then these games should not contain "Null mo ... -
Prepare for specific players
In the huge game databases like the Big - or Mega Database you will not only find a comprehensive co ... -
Compatibility of the PGN format
If you export games to a PGN database with ChessBase, these games should not contain "null moves", i ... -
Disappeared text comments
Annotated games are marked in game lists with the letter "C" among others.What is the reason if no c ... -
Configure lists
Question: are the set parameters in the game list not adjusted for all new databases? So once when I ... -
Show diagrams
Question: I have a problem in Chessbase 17. In the notation the small chessboard for displaying the ... -
Use search efficiently
If you frequently perform a certain search query, you should use the option to permanently save thes ... -
Change game sorting
Question: I use the PGN-Replayer on our club homepage. Is there a possibility to show the newest gam ... -
Structure variants
Question: in the current version of CB17 there is no real transparency in the breakdown of subvarian ... -
Distinguish database types
ChessBase 17 supports all major data formats that have been established over the years. Besides the ... -
Searchbooster under ChessBase 17
Question: In the description of Chessbase 17 it says that a searchbooster is no longer needed. I hav ... -
Tactics over and over again Tactics ....
A main focus in the functionality of our programs puts on the training of tactical skills, this is f ... -
Repertoire Tip
Mastering a well-structured opening repertoire is essential for any ambitious player. You can manage ... -
Flexible display/customization of list windows
ChessBase allows you to flexibly display the list windows. For example, if you don't agree with the ... -
Number of cloud databases
Question: I have a question about cloud databases.Background: I organize my cloud databases thematic ... -
Evaluate openings quickly
Do you want to expand or change your opening repertoire with a certain variation? Is the targeted op ... -
Speed up program operation
The program can be operated smoothly and quickly after a familiarization period via ribbons and keyb ... -
Correct input errors
Question: I use ChessBase to enter game notations from books and magazines. Occasionally a move is e ... -
Disable clipboard on startup
Question: In ChessBase 17 there is a new function. When you open a new board window, it automaticall ... -
Apply database selection after new installation
You want or have to install Chessbase on a new computer. On the older computer you have entered many ... -
Limits in the use of cloud databases
Question: what are the limits on the use of cloud databases? I am a premium member and would like to ... -
Declutter Software
As in real life, you should also "declutter" our programs from time to time, i.e. get rid of superfl ... -
Check game results
If you record complete tournaments or get a game collection, it is possible to narrow down and check ... -
Keystrokes
Question: could you please tell me how I can input my moves using the keyboard? I do this with Fritz ... -
Undo game import
Question: How do I delete individual games from an opening book? I have imported some games, but the ... -
Delete games permanently
Question: I have around 2000 games within my reference database that are inversely displayed with th ... -
Mouse wheel does not work
Problem: In ChessBase I miss this scroll function with the mouse when playing games. Is it because o ... -
Estimate Openings
Clicking on the Reference tab in the board window starts the automatic opening reference in ChessBas ... -
No save and no updates possible
Question: I bought Chessbase 17, in the menu of the main screen the commands "Save" and "Activate" a ... -
Limit opening book
The program plays the first moves of a game from the included "Opening Book". This is a directory of ... -
Examples Player index
You can use the player index to standardise the spelling of player names within a database. Start th ... -
Change sort order
Our databases are sorted according to the following criteria:1. criterion = year ascending2. criteri ... -
Arrange UCI Engines
Question: How can I remove an included UCI engine so that it is no longer displayed in the loading d ... -
Tip for game comments
ChessBase 17 is excellent for commenting games with variations and text. The system is in itself a c ... -
Analysis displays and the TableBases
Problem: I have often observed an irritating behavior in variant analysis. It seems to be almost irr ... -
Using Syzygy to save space
Many current notebooks and preconfigured computers are offered with relatively small hard disks. Whe ... -
Set beauty values
Question: the option for setting beauty values is grayed out on my CB17 installation, so I can't use ... -
Rating graph in the engine window
In the engine window of ChessBase 17 there is a useful extension of the rating display: the rating g ... -
Find suitable game examples
With ChessBase and the Mega Database chess trainers or journalists can easily find suitable teaching ... -
Printing problem with blanks under ChessBase
Question: I have a problem printing games with ChessBase 17. The error seems to exist also under CB1 ... -
Database text does not work
Question: when I want to create a text file inside a database with ChessBase 17 (File - New -T Text ... -
Entering a game fragment
Question: I would like to enter a game from a newspaper, the recording of which begins, for example, ... -
Two instances
Question: with two Chessbases open (1 for live games and 1 for analysis), if you want to "copy a pos ... -
Training endgames
Let's assume you have studied a certain type of endgame intensively and are now looking for suitable ... -
More comfort in window handling
ChessBase 17 and our chess programs are Windows applications. The name of the operating system was c ... -
Delete Kiebitz hash tables
Question: In the window " Add Kibitzer " the button "Clear Hash table" does not react.Unfortunately, ... -
No annotated games
Question: I own the combination Big Database 2023 and Chessbase 17 and I don't know how to find anno ... -
Read notation from video
Question: is it correct that with the latest DVD (Apps) produced by you it is no longer possible to ... -
Optimize engine usage
Problem: since a few days I have a massive performance problem with the engines under Chessbase. The ... -
Customize sorting
Question: if I copy games of a player from the Mega Database 2023 into a new small database, then ch ... -
Using the game encyclopedia locally or via the Internet
Experienced users always ask why there is no download of the Player Encyclopedia. There is no downlo ... -
Database text tip
Our database formats *.2cbh and *.cbh allow not only the storage of game notations, positions or gam ... -
Inserting variants
If you insert move corrections in ChessBase when editing games, the new move is immediately inserted ... -
Use resources efficiently
If you are using the current program version on an older computer with lower system resources, you c ... -
The chess engine as commentator
If you analyze a game under ChessBase 17 with a chess engine running in parallel, the program genera ... -
Sacrifice properly!
Tactics and again tactics. According to many experts, good tactical skills are the key to high pract ... -
Delete Ratings
When entering tournaments, it can happen that rating numbers were entered or recorded incorrectly. Y ... -
Plan Explorer does not work
Question: I am trying to get hints on the best continuations for a selected position with the Plan E ... -
Tournament search
ChessBase 17 offers besides the already known access possibility via tournament index an additional ... -
Additional information about the database
You want to know which game in a certain database contains the most moves? The best and easiest way ... -
Statistical information for each database
Question: In the game list of a database I can call up statistical information about a database by p ... -
References ...
Question: if I want to make another database - i.e. not the Big/Mega Database - my reference databas ... -
Transferring database text
If you access existing Word documents for the design of database texts and want to transfer the text ... -
Tip variants
The best and easiest way to see the number of moves is in the game list of a database. Start the gam ... -
Interpretation of the reference display
Clicking on the Reference tab in the board window starts the opening reference in ChessBase.In the b ... -
Test engine with positions
Question: I let the new Fritz versions "routinely" run various position tests with given positions.T ... -
Entry "Live" in the database window
Question: today in the "Live" area the database with tactics tasks behaves in an unusual way.If any ... -
Clear database management
Question: In the course of time I have added a lot of databases to the database window under " My da ... -
Games entered quickly
Our large reference databases, such as the Mega Database, are partly based on games that are entered ... -
Take over notation from website
Question: Can I transfer a game notation from the video portal or the ChessBase website to the chess ... -
Pinning databases
If you select the function " Save as new game " in the file menu, you can save the game notation in ... -
Rename databases easily
Question: since a short time I use ChessBase 17. I would like to rename directly in the start interf ... -
Access via tournament index
Question: I have recently purchased the program and have the following question: How to display the ... -
Speech output, sound signals ...
In the program options the user can flexibly define whether he wants to use acoustic elements,e.g. s ... -
Games worth seeing
You have played a particularly successful game and think that this game should be made available to ... -
Additional information engine display
Question: I have ordered the "Endspiel Turbo" from you. I do not know what the number in parentheses ... -
Style specifications
The program offers you - besides the existing individual layout functions - different views. The dif ... -
Searched and found!
The new simplified search screen of ChessBase 17 provides quick access to the information stored in ... -
Database sorting
Our databases are sorted according to the following criteria:1. criterion = year ascending2nd criter ... -
Display list view flexibly
ChessBase allows you to display the lists flexibly. Most often, in practice, you will want to sort t ... -
No intuitive search mask under CB17
Question: all of a sudden the new clear search mask of ChessBase 17 is no longer available to me. Wh ... -
Game data extension
If you save a game in a database in the new 2CBH format, you can indicate in the dialog for the char ... -
Visual display of attack relations
Many users appreciate an important commentary function of ChessBase, the visualization of certain fo ... -
Limit opening book
The program plays the first moves of a game from the supplied "Opening Book". This is a position tre ... -
Reverse search function - Tip
Question: I want to filter out all games from a database that were not played by certain players. Is ... -
Prepare against White/Black does not work correctly in my copy of ChessBase
Please make sure that in the upcoming screen at the "View" menu the box "Reference Search" is checke ... -
Find material constellations
The new ChessBase17 offers a simple possibility to filter out games with a certain material constell ... -
Combine search masks
ChessBase 17 offers for elementary search queries with the search criteria players, tournaments, ope ... -
Scroll function
Question: I want to use the wheel of the mouse when replaying a game. This does not work with my mou ... -
Precise duplicate search
Question: When you start the dialog for the duplicate search in Chessbase, i.e. for games stored twi ... -
Simplified search
ChessBase17 offers a lot of possibilities to search for games within a database. As before, the clas ... -
Download of games not possible ...
Problem: You have subscribed to the update service for new games and you don't get a download option ... -
Special search queries for short comments
Question: I seem to remember that you used to be able to filter Megabase by the comment "!!". I have ... -
Shop display
Question: on an identical system, under Shop/Your Products, I cannot functionally launch a single on ... -
Tip - Edit notation
Question: Within the notation I find the entry " N ". This letter is used within the notation to mar ... -
Material display
Below the notation window you will find the display of the material balance known from the previous ... -
Save resources
In the program options, under Menu File - Options - Limits, you will find the entry " Maximum Board ... -
Searched - found - process
After you have performed a search with ChessBase, you want to copy the games to another database. Wh ... -
Line break correspondence chess data
Question: I own ChessBase and I have a problem with editing the correspondence chess data. In corres ... -
The entries under “My databases” no longer exist. Is there a way to get them back
Only databases that have been opened manually via “File - Open - Database” or entered there directly ...
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