ABOUT SCISYS KASPAROV CHESS COMPANION III MODEL 206 ELECTRONIC CHESS COMPUTER
SCISYS KASPAROV CHESS COMPANION III Electronic Chess Computer - picture taken from product leaflet.
Plays chess up to regular club level. Modern, elegant, and rich in features.
COMPANION III is a sophisticated chess computer which automatically registers your moves on its built-in sensor chessboard. It has 17 different levels of skill. There are a number of additional features which make all operations easy to understand. You will be sure to appreciate the new instant response program that gives you very fast games in the casual levels.
November ‘85
The COMPANION III is ideally suited to chess enthusiasts and club players.
Garry Kasparov - World Champion. (November ‘85)
The computer contains the latest in single-chip microcomputer technology which means that you get a battery life of over 150 hours on three penlite cells (alkaline type). The last position of a game is always stored in memory and retained for up to 2 years. We hope that these features will contribute to your enjoyment of the game.
SCISYS KASPAROV CHESS COMPANION III Electronic Chess Computer - picture taken from back of computer.
The handsome cabinet of the Companion III contains a powerful program that beats over 90% of all regular chess players, but at Handicap level even a beginner can get an equal game and develop his skill.
MAIN SCISYS KASPAROV CHESS COMPANION III MODEL 206 GAME CHARACTERISTICS
INSTANT RESPONSE
- Program has advanced predictive capabilities when thinking in opponent time.
STRONG PROGRAM
- Can beat 90% of all chess players with its powerful 16K program. Also has teaching and handicap modes.
17 PLAYING LEVELS
- 8 casual, 4 tournament, 5 special (including speed chess: Blitz, handicap and problem solving up to Mate in 10).
EASY TO USE
- Take Back moves up to 8 ply.
- Display Move under consideration
- Chessboard senses moves.
- Simple Position verification and Set Up capability.
- Follows all main rules of chess including 50-move rule, 3-fold repetition, under-promotion etc.
Excerpts taken from SCISYS KASPAROV CHESS COMPANION III user manual and box.
Technical Specification
SciSys Kasparov Chess Companion III (1986)
Box
Control Buttons
User Manual
Spacious Mind
Schachcomputer.Info
Active 2017
Tourn. 2015
1511
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T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
Final
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MANUFACTURER
PROGRAMMER
SciSys-W Limited
Julio Kaplan
1800 USCF
1986
$195,00
1440 SSDF
Year:
MFR ELO:
Original Price:
Wiki ELO:
Model #:
206
My Serial #:
CP054829
Processor OEM
Hitachi
Processor:
6301Y
Speed:
Type:
8 Bit
8/4=2 MHz
ROM:
16 KB
RAM:
256 Byte
Battery Type:
3 x AA
Power Adapter:
9V D/C +/- 100 mA
Display:
16 Board LEDs
Board Type:
Press Sensory
Overall Size:
Board Size:
6.1/4x6.1/4 in
13x9.1/4x1.1/4
Options Select:
Button Select
Play Levels:
17
Opening Book:
5000 Half moves
Take Back:
8 Half Moves
Position Setup:
Available
Position Verify:
Available
Move Analysis:
Display Info:
Available
Not Available
Solve Mate:
Mate in 10
Save Game:
Available
Ponder:
Available
Search Depth:
8 Ply Max.
Provide Hint:
Not Available
Teach Mode:
Not Available
Change Sides:
Available
Active Level:
TM Level:
B
Infinite Level:
G
4
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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