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
Technical Specification
Chafitz Boris Diplomat (1979) Blue Version
Control Pad
LED Display
User Manual
Spacious Mind
Schachcomputer.Info
Active 2017
Tourn. 2015
986
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T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
Final
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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
USCF
USCF
Spacious Mind
Human Rating
USCF
CCR
CCNS
Ply
FIDE
USCF
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1246
1072
Class E Level Electronic Travel Chess Computer!