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Novag Solo (1987)

Novag Solo is a small travel chess computer which you can place into your top pocket and play whenever you are in the mood. The program is not too strong and plays at around 1300 USCF but for a quick game it can be a lot of fun. At the time of launch in 1987 it was advertised in some magazines as the world’s smallest chess computer, but this statement may be a little exaggerated.
Information

Novag Solo (1987)

Novag Solo (1987)

Magnetic Chessboard

Novag Solo (1987) Magnetic Chessboard

Push Button Controls

Novag Solo (1987) Push Button Controls

Chess Computer

Novag Solo (1987) Chess Computer

8 Levels of play

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer

Programmer

Novag

David Kittinger

Year:

1987

Manufacturer ELO

N/A

Original Price

?

Wiki ELO:

1370

Model #:

?

My Serial #:

094789

Processor Type

Speed

ROM

RAM

?

8 Bit Single Chip

8 MHz

2 KB

192 Byte

Battery Operated:

4 x AAA

Adapter Option:

N/A

Display Type:

LCD Display

Board Type:

Magnetic Chessboard

Board Size:

4.3/8” x 4.3/8”

Overall Size:

2.1/8” x 3.3/4” x 3/4”

Move Entry

Options Selection

Playing Levels

Opening Library

Take Back Moves

Push Buttons

Push Buttons

8

N/A

2 Half Moves

Position Setup/Ver.

Display Move Info/Analysis

Solve Mate

Save Game/ Ponder

Hint/Teach Mode

Yes / Yes

No / No

N/A

Yes / No

No / No

Active Level:

5

Tournament Level:

6

Infinite Level:

8

Game Information

Schachcomputer.Info

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Active Games (30s:1 or 60/30 etc.)

Active Games (30s:1 or 60/30 etc.)

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30

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952

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Tournament Games (180s:1 or 40/2 hrs)

Tournament Games (180s:1 or 40/2 hrs)

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ELO

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