SCISYS TURBOSTAR 540 PLUS UPGRADED BY I.C.D. TO RUN AT 5.53 MEGAHERTZ Electronic Chess Computer.

Picture taken from SciSys Turbostar box.

SCISYS TURBOSTAR 540 PLUS UPGRADED BY I.C.D. TO RUN AT 5.53 MEGAHERTZ Electronic Chess Computer.

Picture taken from SciSys Turbostar box.

Turbostar 540 Plus is an upgrade of Turbostar 432. The upgrade was made by I.C.D. to run at 5.53 Megahertz. 

Turbostar 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.

MAIN SCISYS TURBOSTAR GAME CHARACTERISTICS:

• TOURNAMENT MODEL -- Programmed by International Chess Master. Ideal for top club use and chess enthusiasts.
• ULTRA FAST MICROPROCESSOR -- 5.53 MHz speed for greater depth of search and faster responses.
• PROGRAMMABLE TIME CONTROLS -- To fit any tournament conditions -- over 4,000 settings possible plus: --
• 31 SET LEVELS OF SKILL -- For casual play, tournament, Blitz, 10-second chess, analysis and problems. Special level for beginners, adjustable to keep pace with player’s improvements in playing strength.
• UPGRADEABLE COMPUTER -- With new programs planned.
• AUTOMATIC TAKE BACK -- all moves to start of game.
• AUTOMATIC REPLAY -- starts at any point in game, replays whole game.
• AUTOMATIC PLAYTHROUGH -- of problem solutions up to mate-in-8.
• AUTOMATIC DISPLAY MOVE -- shows move computer is considering.
• AUTOMATIC ENTRY -- of your moves on the press-sensory chessboard.
• STATE OF THE ART:
• All rules, including underpromotions and draws.
• Easy to set up positions, enter openings.
• Comprehensive display and controls.
• Sound can be switched on and off.
• Thinks in opponent’s time.
• Large openings book.
• Requires 6 ‘C’ cell alkaline batteries (AM2) or 8V 200 mA adapter (not included).

Excerpts taken from “SciSys Turbostar” User Manual and Box.

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.

Picture taken from SciSys Turbostar box.