Your MEPHISTO is a product of German technical ingenuity and introduces you to the world of modern chess computers. With it you acquire access to a comprehensive system of games and modules that make up the MEPHISTO MODULAR SYSTEM. Within this family of computers, consisting of the MEPHISTO Modular, the MEPHISTO Exclusive and the MEPHISTO Muenchen, practically all system components are interchangeable.
We of the MEPHISTO team wish you many hours of pleasure and success with your electronic chess partner.
Excerpts taken out of the Hegener + Glaser Mephisto MM II User Manual
About the Game Module
MEPHISTO MM II uses an 8 bit 6502 microprocessor running at a speed of 3.7 MHz with 32 KB ROM available for the program and its functions. 4 KB RAM is used for the program's game memory. The built-in opening book comprises of approximately 1000 main and sidelines. The HG 240 openings module works with the MMII. This module increases the openings library to 24,000 half-moves (ply).
The program was written by Swedish programmer Ulf Rathsman.
Mephisto MM II chess game module playing inside a Mephisto Muenchen Magnet-Sensory Board.
Board Name |
Board Type |
Compatible |
Mephisto Bavaria |
Hardwood Tournament Size |
No |
Exclusive |
Hardwood Table Top |
Yes |
Mirage Modular Board |
Plastic Table Top |
No |
Mobil with built-in Display |
Plastic Travel |
No |
Mobil with no Display |
Plastic Travel |
No |
Mephisto Modular Board |
Plastic Table Top |
Yes |
Mephisto Muenchen |
Hardwood Tournament Size |
Yes |
MEPHISTO MM II MODULAR BOARD COMPATIBILITY CHART:
Class A Level Electronic Chess Module!
Technical Specification
Mephisto MM II (1985) Chess Game Module
8 Bit Display
Show Module
User Manual
Spacious Mind
Schachcomputer.Info
Active 2017
Tourn. 2015
1834
1834
T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
Final
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MANUFACTURER
PROGRAMMER
Hegener + Glaser
Ulf Rathsman
1960 German
1985
$295.00
1773
Year:
MFR ELO:
Original Price:
Wiki ELO:
Model #:
-
My Serial #:
0598069
Processor OEM
MOS Tech.
Processor:
65C02
Speed:
Type:
8 Bit
3.7 MHz
ROM:
32 KB
RAM:
4 KB
Battery Type:
Not Applicable
Power Adapter:
Board Powered
Display:
Needs 8 Bit Disp.
Board Type:
Needs ext. Board
Overall Size:
Not Applicable
3.3/4x7.5/8x3/4
Options Select:
Button Select
Play Levels:
10 Play Levels
Opening Book:
1000 Variations
Take Back:
All Moves
Position Setup:
Available
Position Verify:
Available
Move Analysis:
Display Info:
Available
5 ply main var.
Solve Mate:
Mate in 8
Save Game:
Available
Ponder:
Available
Search Depth:
22 ply max.
Provide Hint:
Available
Teach Mode:
Not Available
Change Sides:
Available
Active Level:
TM Level:
7
Infinite Level:
10
4
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 1994
CCNS 1994
Ply 1994
FIDE
USCF
1949
1928
1969
1893
1920
Board Size:
Top View of Mephisto MM II Module inside Mephisto Muenchen Modular Chess Board