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SciSys Kasparov Turbostar 432 KSO (1984)

Turbostar 432 is a sophisticated chess computer which automatically registers your moves on its built-in sensor chessboard. It has 31 extremely flexible main levels of skill (and over 4000 programmable tournament time settings) and a number of very advanced features that will increase your enjoyment of the game. These “intelligent” features also make the computer especially easy to operate.

TURBOSTAR 432 runs at 4 MHz, with 4K bytes of RAM and 32K bytes of ROM.

KSO MODULE

The module contains an additional program which allows it to recognize transpositions; this means that you can play an Opening variation that the computer does not know, but the moment your line yields a position identical to the line that the computer knows, it intelligently recognizes it and begins playing from Book again. This triples the size and effectiveness of the book. You will notice that the computer takes about another second to reply to any moves from Book; this is the transposition checker in action.

KASPAROV SELECTED OPENINGS feature many of Garry Kasparov’s favorite opening lines including some new variations established at the recent World Championship match. Many of the variations have been recommended by Kasparov’s books and commentary. These lead to a lively style focusing on active piece play as favored by the world’s highest rated player.

In total some 16,000 active opening sequences are now available with the module. This variety and depth makes the KSO module ideal for studying Opening theory and a strengthened game overall.

Excerpts taken from “SciSys Kasparov Turbostar 432 KSO” User Manual

This version of the SciSys Kasparov Turbostar 432 KSO was sold by Quelle (Germany) with Order Number 855. 193 9

Information

SciSys Turbostar 432 KSO (1984)

SciSys Turbostar 432 KSO (1984)

User Manual

SciSys Turbostar 432 KSO (1984) User Manual

Magnetic Pieces

SciSys Turbostar 432 KSO (1984) Magnetic Pieces

Push Button Controls

SciSys Turbostar 432 KSO (1984) Push Button Controls

KSO ROM increases RAM by 8K

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer

Programmer

SciSys-W Ltd

Julio Kaplan

Year:

1984

Manufacturer ELO

N/A

Original Price

600.00 DM

Wiki ELO:

1780

Model #:

855. 193 9

My Serial #:

M253309

Processor Type

Speed

ROM

RAM

6502

8 Bit Single Chip

4 Mhz

8 KB

32 KB

Battery Operated:

6 x (C Size)

Adapter Option:

8V DC 200 mA

Display Type:

28 LED’s

Board Type:

Sensory Electronic

Board Size:

8” x 8”

Overall Size:

14.5” x 9.5/8” x 1.1/4”

Move Entry

Options Selection

Playing Levels

Opening Library

Take Back Moves

Touch Sensory Board

Push Button Controls

31

36.000 Half Moves

Yes whole game

Position Setup/Ver.

Display Move Info/Analysis

Solve Mate

Save Game/ Ponder

Hint/Teach Mode

Yes / Yes

Yes / Yes

Mate in 8

Yes / Yes

Yes / No

Active Level:

A3

Tournament Level:

B3

Infinite Level:

B8

Game Information

Schachcomputer.Info

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

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

#

W

D

L

%

ELO

#

W

D

L

%

ELO

72

31

9

32

49.3

1745

10

6

0

4

60.00

1870

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

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

#

W

D

L

%

ELO

#

W

D

L

%

ELO

44

22

6

16

56.8

1880

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Tournaments & Matches

60 seconds per move

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TIME CONTROLS

YEAR

# OF CONTESTANTS

# OF GAMES PLAYED

FINAL PLACEMENT

START ELO

END ELO

STATUS

Active

2010

36

10

11 th

1800

1870

In Progress

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