Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition
Developed by ChessBase GmbH · Published by ChessBase GmbH
At a glance
Overview
A strategy game by ChessBase GmbH, published by ChessBase GmbH — single-player, multi-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “At the turn of the century, Fritz fascinated the chess world with victories over Garry Kasparov and then-reigning World Champion Vladimir Kramnik. The "most popular chess program" offers you everything you will need as a dedicated chess enthusiast.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Dual Core
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Graphic card with 256 MB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Windows Media Player 9
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: PC Intel i5 oder AMD Ryzen 3 (Quadcore)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Graphic card with 512 MB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
- Additional Notes: Windows Media Player 11
Supported languages (6)
Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition?
Steam classifies Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition as a Strategy game, developed by ChessBase GmbH. At the turn of the century, Fritz fascinated the chess world with victories over Garry Kasparov and then-reigning World Champion Vladimir Kramnik. The "most popular chess program" offers you everything you will need as a dedicated chess enthusiast.
How much does Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition at $59.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition: Single-player, Multi-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jul 29, 2020.
What platforms is Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition on?
Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player.
How much does Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition cost?
Steam lists it at $59.99.
Who made Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition?
Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition is developed by ChessBase GmbH and published by ChessBase GmbH.
Where to get Fritz Chess 17 Steam Edition
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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