ABOUT NOVAG TOURMALINE PLUS MODEL 38702 ELECTRONIC TRAVEL CHESS COMPUTER
NOVAG TOURMALINE PLUS Electronic Travel Chess Computer - picture taken from box
The TOURMALINE PLUS has a magnetic chessboard which cleverly unfolds to reveal a strong 679 level chess computer in a swivel-out draw complete with simple keyboard and clear move display. When the computer is stored again it automatically switches off, but remembers the current position to continue the game later.
NOVAG TOURMALINE PLUS Electronic Travel Chess Computer - picture taken from box
MAIN NOVAG TOURMALINE PLUS MODEL 38702 GAME CHARACTERISTICS
- Handy keyboard-entry chess computer with ingenious folding design, piece storage compartment and auto-power off switch.
- Easy to operate - key in all moves and the computer responds with its counter moves clearly displayed on the LCD.
- Strong 4K program with extended 679 playing levels, including fun and handicap levels as well as problem solving levels up to Mate-in-7.
- Programmed in accordance with the International Chess Rules, knows en-passant moves, castling and pawn promotion.
- Check, Stalemate and Mate announcement.
- Fast response times.
- Plays against itself.
- Including HINT and TRAINING function if you need advice.
- TEACH MODE feature to learn basic moves and tactics.
- Easy correction through TAKE BACK function (up to 32 half-moves).
- Position verification and position set-up for problem solving.
- Saves game position in MEMORY when switched off.
- One set of 4 x AAA cells (not included) allows 1000 hours of play.
Excerpts taken from the NOVAG TOURMALINE PLUS user manual and box.
Technical Specification
Novag Tourmaline Plus (1997)
Box
Computer Label
User Manual
Spacious Mind
Schachcomputer.Info
Active 2017
Tourn. 2015
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T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
Final
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MANUFACTURER
PROGRAMMER
Novag Industries Ltd.
David Kittinger
1750 USCF
1997
$99.00
Not Available
Year:
MFR ELO:
Original Price:
Wiki ELO:
Model #:
38702
My Serial #:
683858
Processor OEM
Philips Semicon?
Processor:
80C51?
Speed:
Type:
8 Bit
8 MHz
ROM:
4 KB
RAM:
768 Byte
Battery Type:
4 x AAA
Power Adapter:
Not Available
Display:
LCD 4 Pos 7 Seg
Board Type:
Not Sensory
Overall Size:
Board Size:
6.1/8x6.1/8 in
13x6.3/4x1.3/16
Options Select:
Button Select
Play Levels:
679
Opening Book:
No Book
Take Back:
32 Half Moves
Position Setup:
Available
Position Verify:
Available
Move Analysis:
Display Info:
Not Available
Not Available
Solve Mate:
Mate in 7
Save Game:
Available
Ponder:
Not Available
Search Depth:
14 Ply Max.
Provide Hint:
Available
Teach Mode:
Available
Change Sides:
Available
Active Level:
TM Level:
D2
Infinite Level:
F8
C5
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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