And as for Alex, he never forgot the lessons he learned from Max and Deep Fritz 12, both about chess and about the importance of playing by the rules.
Max nodded, anticipating Alex's interest. "It's a beast. But, there's a catch. The activation key isn't cheap."
As their relationship grew, Max realized that the true value of Deep Fritz 12 wasn't just in its ability to play chess at a grandmaster level but in the connections and experiences it could facilitate. He decided to invest in a legitimate copy of the software, not just for himself but to encourage others to engage in the beautiful game.
"I heard you're the go-to guy for chess software," Alex said, his eyes scanning the shelves stacked with boxes and CDs.