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ABOUT NOVAG PRELUDE SIEMENS PROMOTION MODEL 861 ELECTRONIC TRAVEL CHESS

 

NOVAG PRELUDE SIEMENS PROMOTION Electronic Travel Chess Computer -  picture taken from box

NOVAG PRELUDE SIEMENS PROMOTION Electronic Travel Chess Computer -  picture taken from box.

 

NOVAG THE NAME FOR COMPUTER CHESS INTELLIGENCE.

 

MAIN NOVAG PRELUDE SIEMENS PROMOTION MODEL 861 GAME CHARACTERISTICS

 

    • A SMALL EASY TO CARRY chess computer. Irresistible and affordable too.
    • Very EASY to operate.
    • SURPRISINGLY STRONG.
    • PROGRAM with 8 skill levels (BEGINNERS, INTERMEDIATES, EXPERTS).
    • Programmed in accordance with INTERNATIONAL chess rules.
    • Knows en passant moves, castling and pawn promotions.
    • Check, stalemate and mate announcement.
    • FAST response times.
    • Plays against itself.
    • CHOICE OF COLOR to play; change of color possible during a game.
    • EASY correction through TAKE BACK FUNCTION.
    • Position verification function.
    • SIMPLE SETUP of board positions.
    • Solves most mate-in-3 moves.
    • PORTABLE
    • Plays with one 9V alkaline battery.

 

Excerpts taken from Novag Prelude Siemens Promotion box

 

Information on Novag Model 861 Prelude for Siemens Promotion (1986) Electronic Travel Chess Computer
Novag Model 861 Prelude for Siemens Promotion (1986) Electronic Travel Chess Computer

Technical Specification

Novag Prelude Siemens Promotion (1986)

Novag Model 861 Prelude for Siemens Promotion (1986) Box
Novag Model 861 Prelude for Siemens Promotion (1986) with Protective Cover
Novag Model 861 Prelude for Siemens Promotion (1986) User Manual

Box

Protective Cover

User Manual

Spacious Mind

Schachcomputer.Info

Active 2017

Tourn. 2015

1007

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T1

T2

T3

T4

T5

Final

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MANUFACTURER

PROGRAMMER

Novag Industries Ltd.

David Kittinger

1500 USCF

1986

$99.00

980

Year:

MFR ELO:

Original Price:

Wiki ELO:

Model #:

861

My Serial #:

027386

Processor OEM

Toshiba

Processor:

TMP47C220AF

Speed:

Type:

4 Bit

6 MHz

ROM:

2048 x 8 Bit

RAM:

192 x 4 Bit

Battery Type:

4 x AAA

Power Adapter:

Not Available

Display:

LCD 4 Pos 7 Seg

Board Type:

Peg Sensory

Overall Size:

Board Size:

3.1/4x3.1/4 in

7.3/8x5.3/8x1.1/4

Options Select:

Button Select

Play Levels:

8

Opening Book:

100 Half Moves

Take Back:

2 Half Moves

Position Setup:

Available

Position Verify:

Available

Move Analysis:

Display Info:

Not Available

Not Available

Solve Mate:

Mate in 3

Save Game:

Available

Ponder:

Not Available

Search Depth:

6 Ply Max.

Provide Hint:

Not Available

Teach Mode:

Not Available

Change Sides:

Available

Active Level:

TM Level:

7

Infinite Level:

8

5

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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1262

1093

Class E Level Electronic Travel Chess Computer!

About Novag Model 861 Prelude for Siemens Promotion (1986) Electronic Travel Chess Computer
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