As of early 2026, the software has evolved significantly. While ChessBase 16 remains a robust classic, the new ChessBase 26 has introduced strategic shifts like Monte Carlo analysis and AI-driven plan descriptions.
Available in the latest ChessBase 26 , this lets an engine play against itself hundreds of times per minute to provide win/loss percentages for specific moves rather than a single numerical evaluation. ChessBase 16 - The new features Part 1 chessbase-16-15-full-version-mega-database
Load a game and use the "Replay Training" tab. The program hides the notation and asks you to guess the next move, awarding points for correct answers. As of early 2026, the software has evolved significantly
If you are still using version 15, upgrading to ChessBase 16 (or the newer 26) provides several quality-of-life and analytical improvements: As of early 2026