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Even hobby players will benefit by buying a really top-class model
from a specialist. These fast, incredibly strong machines will help
you improve quickly just by playing them - as they use recognised
openings, and play sensible positional moves. You can never buy
a chess computer too good - all these models have levels suitable
for anyone from beginner to top club player. Estimated ECF (English
Chess Federation) grades are included as a guide. Note: ELO Rating
= (ECF Grade x 8) + 600.
There are three types of chess computer available: hand-helds,
which fit in your pocket and can be operated rather like an electronic
organizer; portable chess computers,
which are bigger than hand-helds but are light in weight and easily
transportable, and can be used when you are travelling; and desk-top
chess computers, which work best when placed on a table and can
be mains operated.
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Hand-Held
Chess Computers • postage
£3.00 (UK), £6.00 (Overseas)
  Estimated
ECF Grade: 110 / ELO 1480 - Beginner, Novice or Club Player
A highly advanced chess game that fits right in the palm of your
hand. Packed with the latest in circuitry, this super compact chess
game will provide hours of challenging fun at all levels of play.
- Tournament Strength
- Help Mode Shows all Legal Moves for Beginners
- Threat Warning Indicator
- Hint Key for Coaching
- Take Back Function
- Selectable Opening Lines for Play and Learning
- Teach Mode for Beginner Players
- Mate Trainer for Advanced Players
- Info Mode to "Peek" into the Computer's Brain
- Auto Play to Watch the Computer Play Both Sides
- Takes 3 X AAA batteries (£2.99 - click below if required)
  Estimated
ECF Grade: 110 / ELO 1480 - Beginner, Novice or Club Player
Eliminates the Bother of Buttons! The world's first stylus-touch
chess is as portable and as easy-to-use as the most popular PDAs.
Just use the pull-out stylus to choose the piece and tap the square
you want to move to! Play against the computer or use it as an on-the-go
travel set to compete against a partner or study games from books
and newspapers. Includes carrying pouch, teaching modes and rating
features, along with lots more features of full table-top models.
- Tournament Strength
- 73 Power Levels
- Rates Your Play
- Hint Key for Coaching
- Help Mode Shows all Legal Moves for Beginners
- 16 of the Greatest Games Ever Played
- 3 X AG13/LR44 batteries included
 Estimated
ECF Grade: 125 / ELO 1600 - Beginner, Novice or Club Player
LCD display combined with a touch-screen sensor - see your game
develop on screen and make moves with the touch of your finger tip
or stylus. Extended range of playing strength to challenge the most
seasoned player
Program Features
- 100 Playing Levels: 60 Fun and 40 Competition
- Hints and Tips and Coach Mode available
- Most major opening systems to learn
- 64 Study Positions - see how the experts do it
- Take Back and replay over 200 moves - experiment and learn
- Setup Option - try out new positions and moves
- Dimensions 130x82mm
Other General Features
- Touch Sensor Screen - all on-screen action; no small pieces
to move
- Leather case included
- Backlit blue LCD display - clear visibility in all light conditions
(with option to turn off to conserve battery power)
- Stylus housed integrally
- Protective Cover for added screen protection
- Built-in Chess Clock
- Unfinished games held in memory
- Automatic Power Down feature to save battery life
- Takes 3 x AAA size batteries (add £2.99 - click below
if required)
 Estimated
ECF Grade: 135-40 / ELO 1700 - Beginner, Novice or Club Player
- Strongly programmed, a good hobby strength program, with extra
novice and fun levels
- Overall size 155 x 90mm, screen size 93 x 61mm
- Very good graphics, with pieces which are immediately recognisable
- Easy to access and use functions - 136 playing Levels and Time
Controls from Beginner upwards!
- Large LCD display combined with touch screen for ease of use
and fast move entry, using your finger or the provided stylus!
- Never lose your pieces again! Plenty of Display features incl.
Evaluation of Position, Clock times etc.
- Special teaching and coaching modes
- Extensive Opening library gives variety and Grandmaster theory
openings
- Take Back and Game Memory Save at switch-off
- Custom made carry pouch
- Powered by 2 x AAA batteries - (add £1.99 - click below
if required)
 Estimated
ECF Grade: 170 / ELO 1960
A quantum leap in terms of playing strength and portability! A front-rank
playing program in a hand-held computer.
- New touch screen LCD chessboard.
- Pen input provides easy access to many game options and chess
pieces cannot be lost.
- Adjustable contrast.
- Advanced high speed RISC processor with energy saving CMOS
technology.
- 112 preset playing levels.
- Over 8,000 pre-stored openings from Master Chess, with fascinating
middle and end game strategies.
- TAKE BACK (up to 104 half moves) function for easy correction
of weak or wrong moves as well as HINT and REFEREE features if
you need advice.
- Position set-up for problem solving.
- Programmed in accordance with the International Chess Rules,
knows en-passant moves, castlings and pawn promotion.
- Check, Stalemate and Mate announcement.
- Dimensions 89 x 129mm
- Plays with 3 x AAA type batteries (add £2.99 - click below
if required)
Portable
Chess Computers • postage
£6.50 (UK), £13.00 (Overseas)
 Estimated
ECF Grade: 110 ECF/1480 ELO - Beginner, Novice or Club Player
Two Sets in One! The latest breakthrough in computerized chess:
you get a full-featured travel unit that features an LCD to eliminate
the fuss of carrying pieces. But what about when you get home and
want to play "the old fashioned way"? Just plug the Chess
Station into its docking station and use the included magnetic sensory
board. Powerful processor plays at a tournament rating of 1750.
Includes Excalibur’s famous teaching mode that takes an absolute
beginner to advanced levels.
- Includes palm-size travel unit and table-top board.
- 73 selectable playing levels
- Selectable opening lines for play and learning
- Rates your play
- Exclusive Excalibur 'Teach Mode'
- Hint Key for Coaching
- Magnetic sensory board is 178 mm x 178mm (7" x 7")
- Takes 3 X AG13/LR44 batteries included
 Estimated ECF grade:
170 / ELO 1960 - Beginner to experienced club player
- 64 playing levels: Beginner, Normal, Training,
Tournament, Blitz and Mate Search
- 30-move Take Back
- Experiment and learn Info Mode - to see inside the computers
mind
- Position Evaluation Feature
- Option to Play Against the Computer or Friend Setup
- Option - to try new positions and moves
- Sensory Chess Board
- Easy error free move entry
- Peg Pieces
- Secure 4-Digit LCD Display Built-in Chess Clock
- Protective Cover for Your Travels
- Piece Storage Compartment
- Unfinished games held in memory - pick up where you left off
- 90 x 90mm playing area
- 195 x 135mm overall size
- Automatic Power down feature - conserve battery life
- Battery operated - takes 3 x AAA batteries (£2.99 - click
below if required)
 Estimated ECF Grade:
180 / ELO 2040 - Beginner to top club player
- Brand new powerful RISC style processor
- Times, position evaluations. and over 500
level settings
- New "soft touch" system for easiest piece
sensing
- 'Guardian Angel' coach warns against tactical
blunders
- Select multiple styles - selective, brute
force, passive...
- User selectable openings library
- 34-ply take back lets you experiment and learn
from mistakes
- Sturdy case makes it ideal for travelling
- dimensions 9" x 6"
- Takes 4 x AA batteries (£3.99 - click
below if required)
Desktop
Chess Computers • postage
£7.95 (UK), £15.90 (Overseas)
 A stylish table-top chess computer
that perfectly balances game satisfaction, tutorials and up-to-date
functions.
- Ideal for children as a first chess computer
- Start as an absolute beginner and as you learn
and progress, the computer grows with you.
- Over 500 level setting combinations make this
suited to all abilities - develop your skills over the years.
- Large four-digit LCD display shows moves,
chessboard and times - easy to use and informative.
- Dual Middle and End Game coaching with Capture
Alert and Tactical Warning - you concentrate on the strategy
- 14 move take back lets you experiment and
learn from your mistakes.
- 11 special Teach modes help you learn the
game quickly and easily.
- Extended Playing Range is unique to Kasparov
chess computers.
- 16 Opening Variations Coach let you learn
famous openings like the "Italian Opening" and "Queen's Gambit".
- Extra functions such as Non-auto mode allow
you to play and learn with a friend.
- Battery-powered only (2 x AA) - £1.99
- click below if batteries required
- Dimensions 12" x 10"
 Estimated ECF grade: 160 /
ELO 1880
- 64 Playing Levels: Beginner, Normal, Training,
Tournament, Blitz and Mate Search
- All major Opening Systems to learn
- Take Back and replay up to 30 moves
- Use Info Mode to see inside the computer's mind
- Let the computer evaluate your position at any time
- Setup option: try out new positions and moves
- 200 x 200 mm playing area, overall dimensions 335 x 302mm
- Sensory Chess Board - easy and error free move entry
- Weighted and magnetic pieces
- 5-Digit backlit LCD Display
- Built-in chess clock
- Integrated piece storage
- Unfinished games held in the memory - pick up where you left
off
- Automatic Power Down feature - conserve battery power
- 3 x AA Batteries (not included - £2.99 - click below if
required)
 Estimated ECF grade: 170 /
ELO 1960
- 64 Playing Levels: Normal, Infinite, Tournament,
Blitz, Fun, Mate Search, Training and Adaptive
- Info Mode - to see inside the computers
- Coach Mode - capture alert and tactical alert warnings
- Study Mode - learn from the experts by replaying 20 famous games
stored
- 50-move Take Back - experiment and improve!
- Option to play against the computer or a friend
- Set up positions to experiment and learn
- Hints Given - to help you improve your Game
- All major openings and many famous grandmaster moves stored
- Sensory Chess Board - simple error free move entry
- LED Board Lights - clear move indicators
- Pewter and Silver Effect Pieces - metallic look and feel
- Piece storage compartment - for safe keeping
- 4-Digit LCD Display
- Built-in Chess Clock - sharpen your skills
- Automatic Power Down feature - conserve battery life
- Unfinished games held in memory
- AC/DC Adapter included
- 4 x C Type Batteries (not included - £8.99 - click below
if required)
 Estimated ECF grade: 140 /
ELO 1720
Stylish table-top chess computer with beautifully carved wooden
chess pieces.
- The 16K strong program with a 8 MHz system
clock speed and its many features allow a varied and challenging
game.
- The wide-ranging opening book contains more than 8500 half-moves,
including exciting middle and endgame strategies.
- 128 level settings, including training, tournament and problem
solving levels.
- Move TAKE BACK, HINT, TRAINING, and REFEREE features help to
improve your game.
- The Novag Carnelian can play against itself and also makes
Check, Stalemate and Mate announcements.
- Overall Dimensions 300mm x 273mm
- Requires 6 x AA batteries or an optional mains adapter
 Estimated ECF grade: 180 / ELO 2040
 Estimated ECF grade: 190/ELO
2120
- 64 Playing Levels: Normal, Tournament, Speed
Chess, Fun, Infinite, Problem Solving, Training
- Very strong program: ideal for advanced players.
- Info mode: watch the computer as it thinks for extra insight!
- Coach Mode: blunder and tactical alert warnings
- 200-move Take Back: opportunity to experiment!
- Set up positions and problems for further study
- Hints given - ask the computer for a move suggestion!
- All major openings and many famous grandmaster moves stored
- Option to play against a friend - with the computer as referee!
- Sensory Chess Board - simple error free move entry
- LED Board Lights - clear move indicators
- Pewter and Silver Effect Pieces - metallic look and feel
- Piece storage compartment - for safe keeping
- 4-Digit LCD Display
- Built-in Chess Clock - sharpen your skills
- Automatic Power Down feature and Power Management Intelligence
- conserve battery life
- 6 x AA batteries (add £5.99 - click below if required)
- Mains adaptor included
 Estimated ECF Grade: 180 / ELO 2040
- Auto-sensory board, overall area 20"
x 20" (51mm x 51mm)
- Superb vinyl board surface, 2" (51mm) squares
- Chunky, weighted, tournament-quality, plastic pieces, king height
3.5" (87.5mm)
- Super-strong Novag Amber Plus program
- 100 levels of play, 5 teaching modes
- 32 book openings trainers and 32 great games
- Two large LCD displays at either end of board
- Dual chess clocks and countdown timers
- 1 or 2 person mode with scoring, hints and
analysis
- Saves game in memory for future use
- mains or battery operated (optional mains
adaptor for £9.99, 4 x AA batteries - click below if required)
 Estimated ECF Grade: 175 / ELO 2000
- Sensory magnetic wooden chessboard (370 x
370 x 35 mm)
- Hand-carved wooden Staunton pieces
- 81 LED lights to indicate each move, i.e. each square has 4
LED lights
- H8/300H RISC Style processor with 56Kbs ROM, 3Kb Ram, 20 MHz
- Detachable LCD screen (you can attach and detach the LCD at
any point during the game)
- Will connect to the PC to print/store/follow games
- Mains adaptor included
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Play against Fritz or online
via this beautiful electronic walnut chessboard and wooden pieces.