About RadioShack and Tandy Model 60-2256 Pocket Chess 1100L (1993) Electronic Travel Chess Computer

RADIOSHACK POCKET CHESS 1100L MODEL 60-2256 ELECTRONIC TRAVEL CHESS

 

RADIOSHACK POCKET CHESS 1100L Electronic Chess Computer - Picture taken from box.

RADIOSHACK POCKET CHESS 1100L Electronic Chess Computer - Picture taken from box.

This GAKKEN COMPUTER CHESS GAME machine is designed to play according to the standard chess rules. You can play this machine by yourself or with a friend. You move the pieces by simply pushing the buttons. When you play against the computer, its pieces move automatically.

This machine is light and compact with a sound switching feature. So you can enjoy whenever you like. Play by selecting one of three play levels.

 

RADIOSHACK POCKET CHESS 1100L Electronic Chess Computer - Picture taken from box.

RADIOSHACK POCKET CHESS 1100L Electronic Chess Computer - Picture taken from box.

 

MAIN RADIOSHACK POCKET CHESS 1100L MODEL 60-2256 GAME CHARACTERISTICS

    • One or two players.
    • Two skill levels.
    • Functions include en passant, pawn promotions, castling, others.
    • LCD intensity control.
    • Sound on/off.
    • Suggest button.
    • Includes batteries.

You can choose one of the following play levels.

    • LEVEL A: You play against the computer and the computer acts defensively.
    • LEVEL B: You play against the computer and the computer acts offensively.
    • LEVEL C: You play against a friend.

If you can't decide what move to make next and want a hint, you can let the computer suggest a move for you. Just press SUGGEST. A suggested move will be indicated for a few seconds.

In level A or B you can only use SUGGEST during your turn, not during the computer’s turn. In level C, you can use SUGGEST anytime.

Keep track of how often you use SUGGEST, because 5 times is the maximum allowed in each game. If you try a sixth time you forfeit the game.

Excerpts taken from the Radioshack Pocket Chess 1100L user manual and box.

 

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RadioShack and Tandy Model 60-2256 Pocket Chess 1100L (1993) Electronic Travel Chess Computer

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RadioShack Pocket Chess 1100L (1993)

RadioShack and Tandy Model 60-2256 Pocket Chess 1100L (1993) Box
RadioShack and Tandy Model 60-2256 Pocket Chess 1100L (1993) Computer Label
RadioShack and Tandy Model 60-2256 Pocket Chess 1100L (1993) User Manual

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RadioShack/Tandy Corporation

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1100

1993

$99.00

Not Available

Year:

MFR ELO:

Original Price:

Wiki ELO:

Model #:

60-2256

My Serial #:

Not Available

Processor OEM

Suwa Seikosha

Processor:

SED1502F

Speed:

Type:

4 Bit

1 MHz

ROM:

4KB

RAM:

512 Byte

Battery Type:

CR 2032 x 2

Power Adapter:

Not Available

Display:

LCD Dot Matrix

Board Type:

LCD Board

Overall Size:

Board Size:

1.5/8x1.5/8 in

3.1/2x6.3/8x11/16

Options Select:

Button Select

Play Levels:

2

Opening Book:

Not Available

Take Back:

Not Available

Position Setup:

Not Available

Position Verify:

Not Available

Move Analysis:

Display Info:

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Solve Mate:

Not Available

Save Game:

Available

Ponder:

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Search Depth:

Not Known

Provide Hint:

Available

Teach Mode:

Not Available

Change Sides:

Available

Active Level:

TM Level:

Not Available

Infinite Level:

Not Available

A or B

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