Fritz 9: Play Chess
Windows - 2005
| Alt names | Fritz 9 : Revivez la legende de l'automate turc en animation 3D, Fritz 9: The Chess Turk - A Legend Comes To Life, Fritz 9.0, Chess Program 9 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2005 |
| Platform | Windows |
| Released in | Czechia, Germany, United Kingdom, United States (2005) Czechia (2006) United Kingdom (2007) |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Theme | Board / Party Game, Chess |
| Publisher | Contact Sales Limited, Halycon Media GmbH & Co. KG, Noviy Disk, Viva Media, LLC |
| Developer | ChessBase GmbH |
| Perspective | 1st-Person |
Description of Fritz 9: Play Chess
Here is the video game “Fritz 9: Play Chess”! Released in 2005 on Windows, it's still available and playable with some tinkering. It's a strategy game, set in a board / party game and chess themes.
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How to play Fritz 9: Play Chess Windows
The game should work fine on modern systems, tested on Windows 10. If the installation doesn't start - run Setup.exe in compatibility mode with old Windows OS and as administrator. If the installed game doesn't start - run it in compatibility mode with old Windows OS, like Windows XP
Notes:
- It is recommended to install all versions of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable and NET Framework for the correct work of the game. Also it is recommended to install K-Lite Codec Pack for the correct work of in-game videos
- The game works on DirectX 9, so if you're using Windows 8, 8.1, 10 or 11 - you need to enable DirectPlay: Go to Control Panel, and select 'Programs'. Select 'Turn Windows features on and off', click on 'Legacy Components' and check the box 'DirectPlay'. Select OK, once the installation is done, restart your computer
- At the first start the launcher of the game will ask to enter the serial key, enter
A8NAS-CYMX5-2676M-K8899-Q3EZJorA388M-EW9MH-3GMDS-AMJT7-VFUB2. If the launcher says that the serial key is not valid - simply click on "Cancel" and start the game, that serial key is required only for multiplayer game - The archive with extra engines includes several old commercial chess engines: Fish (aka Rybka) v2.32 and v3, ChessMaster, ChessTiger, DeepFritz10, DeepJunior10, DeepShredder11, HiarchX54, Toga2. To install new engine, click on "Engine" -> "Create ICU engine..." and browse the file. Some extra engines are presented in .eng format, you will need to use extra apps like Stockfish to install it
- There was no release of Deep Fritz 9, the last "Deep" version before Deep Fritz 10 was DeepFritz 8.1.4.0, according to this thread
- Your antivirus may trigger on "pirated" Russian CD because of Autorun, it showed many generic warnings. But all installation files on that disc are clear, so just ignore the Autorun, it is safe to use
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Comments and reviews
pico 2026-02-21 0 point
Me gusta mucho este juego, el ajedrez te hace pensar en cómo lidiar con la caída del pelo, tienes que preguntar al tablero de ajedrez y escuchar la inevitable calvicie crónica. ¡Muchas gracias
aaron 2026-02-17 0 point
Les bonnes décisions viennent de l'expérience, et l'expérience vient des programmes/moteurs gratuits ! Cela réduit la perte de cheveux et la calvitie chronique ! Impressionnant, j'adore
George 2026-02-11 0 point
This game is very good, we have to look at it from a different point of view, we have to talk to the chessboard and permeate the strands of hair that fall out as an undeniable form of chronic baldness accumulation. Therefore I would like to express my gratitude and respectful greetings
Gian Carlo Pasqual 2026-02-07 0 point
Gli scacchi sono una conversazione con la scacchiera, a volte con rocce, muri, e può persino essere considerato folle. La nostra macchina ti insegna come ascoltare la perdita di capelli affinché non si verifichi calvizie cronica. Grazie
jose 2026-02-05 0 point
Este juego es muy interesante y te hace pensar en cómo prevenir la calvicie por la caída del cabello, porque piensas demasiado, no hay cura efectiva y puede llevar a una calvicie crónica. Parece una broma, pero esta es la etapa final del ajedrez. Tenemos que encontrar un buen remedio, gracias
Jesse 2026-02-03 0 point
Very cool! I love the FREE PROGRAM. Plus, the free chess machines are awesome! Best regards
Marky 2026-02-03 -1 point
I am checking games with Free Program. It's totally crazy! I haven't seen any Program play like this! AWESOME
Dragao 2026-01-29 0 point
Quando jogo esse jogo, sinto como se estivesse jogando xadrez. E isso é claro porque é um jogo de xadrez, sim, claro que é uma sensação incrível, difícil de explicar
robert 2026-01-25 0 point
What seems like a fairy tale today may become a reality tomorrow. Here we have a fairy tale the day after tomorrow.... It is possible that we can grow hair on our heads that become bald from the thought of chess....we asked for an explanation but satisfying answers did not came.... I hope the dear admin does not delete my comment, because what I am saying is a fact, without intending to offend any party. Thank you
Rudy 2026-01-22 0 point
I think chess is in coins. Humans forever play in one face. Now I'm playing on another face: "Antichess". Computers are like fortres where the owner forgets to close the small door at the back. You must enter through this door. Forget the front, but I forgot the side door, and in the end I chose to breed donkeys, oh it's so beautiful
Pete 2026-01-19 0 point
I think it's a good game, I've been analyzing chess for decades, and finally now I've found the answer, which is to raise ducks, maybe even raise ducks. Thank you. The Duck Rules!!!
DEEDS 2026-01-17 0 point
I just give likes and comments here to appreciate, I don't download them, I have all these programs, I used to buy them, and I'm not a parasite, it's just a small thing for me, for people who like to comment on parasite please don't post it for free download, because it's so sad now it's 2026 man, it's still lucky that there are people who want to see this game from ancient times!! THANK YOU
berg 2026-01-16 0 point
I remember when I was a kid I kept rabbits, and those were beautiful times, but now it doesn't feel like I'm old, I think now I'm just going to keep guinea pigs
man 2026-01-15 0 point
Without change, something sleeps inside us, and rarely wakes up. Those who sleep must wake up, those who pay must be free, that is the change!! FREE RULES!! Thank you.
Mobexer 2026-01-15 0 point
For me I have loved chess since I was a child, it is a real passion, but when I am an adult I like the opposite sex, and it is a hidden passion, thank you
Ipwoman 2026-01-12 0 point
Play + Study + Think + Learn + Analyze = Free Program !! Thank you very much
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Windows Version
English, Spanish, Dutch, Slovenian & Polish languages
1.7 GB
Download"Pirated" Russian CD with Russian & English version 
688 MB
ManualFritz 9 manual 2 MB
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