When you log into the server, you can do so as a guest, use an existing account (which is stored with the password) or create a new one.

 

 

 

  Username: This is a unique nickname (or "handle") which will identify you on the server. Choose the carefully, since it is one of the things that cannot be changed. You should avoid names of famous player or computer programs (e.g., “Kasparov” or “Fritz”).

 

  Password: After you have created an account you will have a password. You can make your computer remember it, so that in future you only need to click "OK" or hit Enter when you log in.

 

  Enter as guest: You can enter the playing zone as a guest, for instance if you only want to snoop around a bit to see how everything works. There are a number of privileges that you will not have if you enter only as a "guest".

 

  Create a new account: Use this to create a full account and receive all the privileges of a full member.

 

  Get passport hint: If you have forgotten your password it will be emailed to you. This only works if you have entered your email address in the User data

 

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Fritz 16 Users

A Fritz16 user does not constantly have to enter login data, the program offers the option of a permanent login for the use of the web-based services. One typical example would be the use of the chess server.

 

The status of your ChessBase Account is also displayed in the upper part of the screen.

 

 

With a click on your player name you can directly change the settings on your account. “Remember password” makes it easier whenever you restart the program, since you will not have to enter your access data on each occasion.

 

After logging on, you can simply try out whether the login has worked. Clicking on “Playchess.com” in the bottom left of the screen starts access to the chess server with your user name.

 

So, unlike in previous versions of the program, there is no need for you to input your access data afresh because the login now follows on “centrally”.