ChessBase 26 Starter Package

ChessBase 26 - Starter Package

• ChessBase '26 software
• Big Database 2026
• Game updates until December 31, 2026
• 1-year Premium Account
• ChessBase Magazine for six months

New in Chessbase 26:

The new Opening Report:
The Essential!

• Intuitive, graphical analysis with interactive charts: instantly see what's good!
• In which Elo rating range is the variation popular? What do GMs play, what do club players play?
• In which Elo rating range does the variation score well? What works well at the club level for which color?
• Fashion Index: when was which opening a hit? What's popular today?
• Written descriptions of the variations and characterizations of the positions.
• Interactive charts: typical variations can be replayed directly in the chart. Instructive winning games for both sides are clickable.
• All top players with individual results and games on the opening variations.

Extended style report

• Graphical analysis of results based on Elo rating ranges ("Scores against weaker opponents").

More power with remote engine

• Premium remote engine with increased processing power: now with 4 CPUs! Free with a premium account.

Monte Carlo analysis + maneuver display

• Monte Carlo analysis (engine match with extremely fast games) generates statistical evaluations of positions with greater insight.
• Intuitive display: Typical piece maneuvers are available for each piece with a mouse click.

Further new features:

• Simplified engine management
• New dialog for database properties
• Optional new database icons and much more

Some features are tied to a Premium account! 1 year of Premium access is included in all ChessBase '26 versions.

System Requirements:

Minimum:

• Desktop PC / Notebook
• 4 threads
• 8 GB RAM
• Windows 10 / 11
• Internet connection

Recommended:

• Intel Core i7 / AMD Ryzen Processor with 8 threads
• 16 GB RAM
• Windows 11
• Full HD monitor
• Internet connection