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Subject: Re: Why is Fritz, called Fritz?

Author: Dave Gomboc

Date: 21:43:18 12/03/99

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On December 03, 1999 at 12:50:37, Charles Unruh wrote:

>Why is Fritz, called Fritz?  What's the idea behind that name, or is it named
>after someone?

Sheer speculation:

Fritz is a common name in Germany, just like "John" in Canada and USA.  I would
guess that ChessBase picked it for this reason, sort of a "chummy" name.

Dave



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