Novag Micro Chess came out in 1981. Possibly the first David Kittinger program inside a Novag Chess Computer?
Novag Micro Chess (1981)
Peg Sensory Board
Push Button Controls
Piece Storage
8 Levels of play
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer
Programmer
Novag
David Kittinger
Year:
1981
Manufacturer ELO
N/A
Original Price
?
Wiki ELO:
Model #:
Micro Chess
My Serial #:
E061769
Processor Type
Speed
ROM
RAM
6502
8 Bit Single Chip
Battery Operated:
DC 9V
Adapter Option:
+9V 200 mA
Display Type:
16 Coordinate LED’s
Board Type:
Sensory Electronic
Board Size:
3.1/4” x 3.1/4”
Overall Size:
4.7/8” x 6.7/8” x 1.1/2”
Move Entry
Options Selection
Playing Levels
Opening Library
Take Back Moves
Push Buttons
8
Limited
Yes
Position Setup/Ver.
Display Move Info/Analysis
Solve Mate
Save Game/ Ponder
Hint/Teach Mode
Yes / Yes
Yes / No
Mate in 2
Active Level:
4 = 10-45sec
Tournament Level:
6
Infinite Level:
Game Information
Schachcomputer.Info
The Spacious Mind
Active Games (30s:1 or 60/30 etc.)
#
W
D
L
%
ELO
16
1
4
11
18.8
865
1052
Tournament Games (180s:1 or 40/2 hrs)
n/a
Active Chess (30 seconds per move)
2007/2008 - UNDER 1400 ELO CHESS COMPUTER CHAMPIONSHIP - BLUE SECTION - STAGE 1 GROUP G
TIME CONTROLS
YEAR
# OF CONTESTANTS
# OF GAMES PLAYED
FINAL PLACEMENT
START ELO
END ELO
STATUS
Active
2007
9
9 th
1000
Complete