Novag TOURMALINE Instruction - 6. Game
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Impossible and Illegal moves:
The NOVAG TOURMALINE is programmed in accordance with the International
Chess Rules and does not accept nor make illegal moves. If you enter an illegal
move you will see this display "
". Simply re-enter your move correctly.
If you started wrongly and wish to cancel your move, simply press the CLEAR key
to clear the display. You may then enter your move again. If you accidentally enter
a move other than the move you intended the computer will immediately start to
compute its reply. Wait for the computer to reply and then use the TAKE BACK
facility (see section 11). You may now enter your move again.
Capturing a piece:
If you wish to capture an opponent's piece, simply enter the co-ordinates of the
"from" and "to" square.
If the computer makes a capturing move it will show on the LCD the symbol "x".
Example:
D5 x D4 means that the piece on square D5 captures the piece on square D4.
6. GAME
FEATURES
The NOVAG TOURMALINE understands all the chess rules and will execute
them correctly. Please refer to chess literature for the full explanation of these chess
terms.
a) Castling
Castling is only indicated by the King's move, please move the Rook on your board
to its correct position.
Example:
Castling kingside for White E1G1.
Please move the Rook from square H1 to square F1.
Note: You may not castle your King into check, out of check or through check.
The NOVAG TOURMALINE accepts and executes castling in set-up board
positions.