Novag Model 843 Dynamic-S (1984) Electronic Chess Computer

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MAIN NOVAG DYNAMIC-S MODEL 843 GAME CHARACTERISTICS

The NOVAG DYNAMIC “S” has 8 play levels in which the level 1 is the weakest and level 8 is the strongest. A further option which plays a factor in the search depth of the computer is the Time Control as explained below. The higher the play level the longer it takes for the computer to make a move but the computer will analyze the position and the moves in more depth which will influence the strength of his reply.
The NOVAG DYNAMIC “S” also uses your move time and continues to analyze positions while you ponder your next move (this is also called “Permanent Brain”).
In addition to the 8 play levels, the computer also has 2 time control options available for use in which variable or fixed response times can be set up. If the variable option is used the computer will move more quickly in simple game situations but it will also use more time in more complex positions. The levels 7 and 8 will be used for analysis or the solving of special chess problems.
If the fixed option is used, the computer will make it's move only after the time allocated by the level choice is used. In the fixed option the levels 6, 7 and 8 are tournament play levels.

FIXED LEVELS RESPONSE TIME (2 BEEP TONES)

LEVEL 1: 1 Second
LEVEL 2: 4 Seconds (Blitz)
LEVEL 3: 14 Seconds
LEVEL 4: 28 Seconds
LEVEL 5: 52 Seconds
LEVEL 6: 40 Moves in 90 Minutes
LEVEL 7: 40 Moves in 2 Hours
LEVEL 8: 40 Moves in 2.1/2 Hours

VARIABLE LEVELS RESPONSE TIME (1 BEEP TONE)

LEVEL 1: 0-5 Seconds (Blitz)
LEVEL 2: 2-60 Seconds
LEVEL 3: 1-8 Minutes
LEVEL 4: 2-60 Minutes
LEVEL 5: 10 Minutes - 4 Hours
LEVEL 6: 1.1/2 Hours - 24 Hours
LEVEL 7: 10 Hours - GO Analysis Level
LEVEL 8: Go (Infinite) - Analysis Level

Excerpts taken from the NOVAG DYNAMIC-S German user manual translated by Spacious-Mind

Novag Model 843 Dynamic-S (1984) Electronic Chess Computer

Technical Specification

Novag Dynamic-S (1984)

Novag Model 843 Dynamic-S (1984) Press Sensory Chess Board

Novag Model 843 Dynamic-S (1984) Game Control Buttons

Novag Model 843 Dynamic-S (1984) User Manual

Sensory Board

Control Buttons

User Manual

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MANUFACTURER

PROGRAMMER

Novag Industries Ltd.

David Kittinger

1650 USCF

1984

$195.00

1340 Wiki

Year:

MFR ELO:

Original Price:

Wiki ELO:

Model #:

843

My Serial #:

081086

Processor OEM

MOS Tech.

Processor:

6502

Speed:

Type:

8 Bit

2 MHz

ROM:

8 KB

RAM:

1 KB

Battery Type:

6 x C Cell

Power Adapter:

9V DC 800 mA -/+

Display:

16 Board LEDs

Board Type:

Press Sensory

Overall Size:

Board Size:

8x8 in

12x9.3/4x1.1/4 in

Options Select:

Button Select

Play Levels:

Opening Book:

600 Half Moves

Take Back:

16 Half Moves

Position Setup:

Available

Position Verify:

Available

Move Analysis:

Display Info:

Not Available

Solve Mate:

Mate in 5

Save Game:

Available

Ponder:

Available

Search Depth:

10 Ply Max.

Provide Hint:

Available

Teach Mode:

Not Available

Change Sides:

Available

Active Level:

TM Level:

7 (Beep 2)

Infinite Level:

8 (Beep 1)

4 (Beep 2)

Hardware Specification

Game Features

Matchplay & Test ELO Ratings

Computer Game Rating

Rating Test

Other Computer Chess Ratings

USCF

Spacious Mind

Human Rating

USCF

CCR

CCNS

Ply

FIDE

USCF

1448

1337

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