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There are many clear advantages of using the latest ChessBase 18. It dramatically improves your level of chess study and preparation. Ask Indian grandmaster Pa.Iniyan, who sent us an in-depth three-part review of his experience with the program. You would do well to follow what he says carefully – and use our software to increase your performance and rating.

Are there any advantages of moving to the latest ChessBase 18? Are strong chess players doing it, and finding the software useful in their every-day tournament activity? A decided 'Yes!' is given by Indian grandmaster Pa. Iniyan, who sent us an in-depth three-part review. You would do well to read about his experience carefully, and learn how you too can dramatically improve your level of chess study and preparation.

In the virtual club room on PlayChess, clubs can meet and play blitz tournaments with video

Jeroen van den Belt shows the new positional search function of ChessBase 17

A brief guide on how to perform the games update for the Mega Database

Fritz 18 tries to be an entertaining opponent, and even allows you to make brilliant sacrifices

Find the most remarkable games in chess history in no time with the new beauty function of ChessBase 17

"How to prepare for a tournament like a professional chess player" with Lilit Mkrtchian

A beginners course that teaches the most important basics. Here is a small tour