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The History of chess

In the fifth century A. D.. a game called “chaturanga” made its appearance in historical records in northwestern India. “Chaturanga” as it was played then is easily recognizable, with few differences, as our modern chess. The game spread west into Persia, and from thence along the ancient trade routes to the shores of the Mediterranean, reaching Europe by about 1000 A. D. The Norman Conquest brought chess with it into England; the Spanish soldiers and French explorers introduced it first into the New World of the Americas. By the 17th century chess had developed the exact form we enjoy today, although slight rule variations have been added, and fashion in strategy continue to change from decade to decade.

Your BORIS DIPLOMAT unit

BORIS DIPLOMAT has been designed for ease and flexibility of operation, using the most dependable circuitry available. He should provide you with many hundreds of hours of chess enjoyment. Here are several things you should know in order to get the most out of BORIS DIPLOMAT.

BORIS DIPLOMAT operates of 6 non-rechargeable alkaline AA battery cells, or through his A/C power adapter plugged into a 110V wall outlet. To open the battery compartment for changing batteries, slide a pen knife, nail file, or similar tool under the edge of the compartment lid and snap it open.

Note that when the power adapter is in use, the batteries are automatically disconnected, thus prolonging battery life.
BORIS DIPLOMAT'S power adapter is a small transformer. It is normal for it to be slightly warm and emit a low volume buzzing sound when in use. If you are interrupted during a game, you may leave BORIS DIPLOMAT switched on for several days safely. BORIS DIPLOMAT will be ready to continue as soon as you are.

BORIS DIPLOMAT'S design encourages mobile chess playing. The peg-in chess pieces will not slip off the board, losing a hard won position, if the unit is moved. The 16 holes at the side and top of the board are used to set aside captured pieces during a game. Using alkaline batteries, BORIS DIPLOMAT should be able to play up to 9 hours of chess with you -- anywhere.

Excerpts taken from the Boris Diplomat User Manual

 

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Chafitz Boris Diplomat (1979) Blue Version Electronic Travel Chess Computer

Technical Specification

Chafitz Boris Diplomat (1979) Blue Version

Chafitz Boris Diplomat (1979) Blue Version Control Pad
Chafitz Boris Diplomat (1979) Blue Version LED Display
Chafitz Boris Diplomat (1979) Blue Version User Manual

Control Pad

LED Display

User Manual

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MANUFACTURER

PROGRAMMER

Chafitz Inc. / Applied Concepts

David Lindsey/David Slate

1200 USCF

1979

$99.00

1267

Year:

MFR ELO:

Original Price:

Wiki ELO:

Model #:

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My Serial #:

016836

Processor OEM

Fairchild

Processor:

F8 (Mostek 3850)

Speed:

Type:

8 Bit

1 MHz

ROM:

2.5 KB

RAM:

256 Byte

Battery Type:

6 x AA

Power Adapter:

10V 60Hz Class 2

Display:

LED 8 Pos 16 Seg

Board Type:

Peg Board

Overall Size:

Board Size:

3.3/4x3.3/4

8x7x1 in

Options Select:

Touch Buttons

Play Levels:

1 Sec to 100 Hrs

Opening Book:

100 Half Moves

Take Back:

Available

Position Setup:

Available

Position Verify:

Available

Move Analysis:

Display Info:

Available

Not Available

Solve Mate:

Not Available

Save Game:

Not Available

Ponder:

Not Available

Search Depth:

Not Known

Provide Hint:

Not Available

Teach Mode:

Not Available

Change Sides:

Available

Active Level:

TM Level:

180 seconds

Infinite Level:

100 hours

30 seconds

Hardware Specification

Game Features

Matchplay & Test ELO Ratings

Computer Game Rating

Rating Test

Other Computer Chess Ratings

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USCF

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USCF

CCR

CCNS

Ply

FIDE

USCF

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1072

Class E Level Electronic Travel Chess Computer!

 

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