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Fritz 9: Play Chess

Windows - 2005

How to Play

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-Q3EZJ or A388M-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

Comments and reviews

Bon Johnny jon 23 Jun. 2026

Yes this is very good, we can absorb every step like a bed of roses and of course we hope that the forest will be fertile again. So there is no golf course in the head, yes of course. Thank you

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William 18 May. 2026

When I play chess games with this game I feel a deeper and deeper, yes of course because it is deep.and without me realizing itchronic baldness has occurred, and of course it is difficult to find a cure, all of it is very deep, yes of course in a deep thing. Thank you and respectful greetings

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Paul G 08 May. 2026

i just want to say OH MY GOD.thank you very much and respectful greetings

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jhonny houdart 18 Apr. 2026

I've seen this pattern in the computer chess community for years. First people praise something, then they get used to receiving updates, features, and upgrades for free and that's a very good thing. We saw similar attitudes around previous engines and GUIs - Rybka, Houdini, Komodo, HIARCS Chess Explorer and others. Many people want professional-grade software, enterprise-grade stability, impeccable documentation, constant updates, and open-source access, completely free and legal. I think sharing will make life happier than being a stingy human being, making hair falling, pathetic and a golf course in the head. Thank you and respectful greetings

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carol 16 Mar. 2026

When I play this game, I feel like I'm playing chess. And that, of course, because it's a game of chess, yes, of course it's a great feeling, it's hard to explain why hair falls out and of course in the end there's a golf course on the head, yes of course. Thank you

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berg 12 Mar. 2026

This is an exciting game, I have been talking to the chess board for a long time but until now there has been no answer, even though it was a hint from my chess teacher. This made me even more confused, because the chess board never answered anything? Then I asked my friend, and my friend suggested that I talk to the surfboard and now frankly from the bottom of my heart I am getting more and more confused.

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silyvian 10 Mar. 2026

Now there are so many free chess programs and chess machines, on the one hand I am very happy and on the other side I feel sad, I am afraid that my hair will fall out and cause strange chronic baldness, maybe I just feel jealous of the current generation in my time when I have very few options and have to buy. But thank you so much, because sharing makes your life happier than being a stingy human being.

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johan 09 Mar. 2026

Het schaakspel is een spannend iets, we moeten goed nadenken, met het schaakbord praten en de haarlokken vragen die uitvallen, en in de laatste schaakfase vinden we het antwoord op chronische kaalheid die niet meer te genezen is. Respectvolle groeten en hartelijk dank.

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pico 21 Feb. 2026

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

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aaron 17 Feb. 2026

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

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George 11 Feb. 2026

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

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Gian Carlo Pasqual 07 Feb. 2026

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

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jose 05 Feb. 2026

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

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Jesse 03 Feb. 2026

Very cool! I love the FREE PROGRAM. Plus, the free chess machines are awesome! Best regards

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Marky 03 Feb. 2026

I am checking games with Free Program. It's totally crazy! I haven't seen any Program play like this! AWESOME

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Dragao 29 Jan. 2026

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

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robert 25 Jan. 2026

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

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Rudy 22 Jan. 2026

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

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Pete 19 Jan. 2026

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!!!

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DEEDS 17 Jan. 2026

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

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berg 16 Jan. 2026

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

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man 15 Jan. 2026

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.

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Mobexer 15 Jan. 2026

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

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Ipwoman 12 Jan. 2026

Play + Study + Think + Learn + Analyze = Free Program !! Thank you very much

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KASECA 07 Nov. 2025

I can´t change 3d Board Designs. Someone could?

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Downloads

Windows version
Multilingual version

English, Spanish, Dutch, Slovenian & Polish languages

United Kingdom English
Spain Spanish
Netherlands Dutch
Slovenia Slovene
Poland Polish
1.7 GB
"Pirated" Russian CD with Russian & English version
Russia Russian
United Kingdom English
688 MB

Extras

Manual Manual 2
Fritz 9 manual
Windows 2 MB English English
PlayChess manual
Windows 2 MB English English
Misc Misc 3
Serial Key
Windows 77 B English English
Extra chess engines
Windows 12 MB English English
Russian translation patch
Windows 225 KB Russian Russian

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