1 open the battery compartment at the back of the computer by pushing the tab. Insert 2 “aaa” (type am4/r03) batteries into the computer, making sure that you observe the correct polarity. Reinstall the battery door. (details at paragraph 1.1) press go/stop to turn the game on. If the computer does ...
2 english table of contents quick start keys and features introduction 1. Using your chess computer 1.1 battery installation 1.2 making moves 1.3 the computer’s move 1.4 change your mind? Take back! 1.5 check, mate, or draw! 1.6 start a new game 1.7 change levels 1.8 openings coach 2. Additional com...
3 keys and features 1. Lcd display window: the liquid crystal display (lcd) is used to show moves, game information, and chess clocks for both players. Most of the symbols it uses are obvious, but a full list is shown in figure 1. 2. Piece symbol keys: & (king), % (queen), $ (rook), # (bishop), @ (k...
4 english symbols 1 ........ 1 a ........ A k ....... King 2 ........ 2 b ........ B q ....... Queen 3 ........ 3 c ........ C r ....... Rook 4 ........ 4 d ........ D b ....... Bishop 5 ........ 5 e ........ E n ....... Knight 6 ........ 6 f ........ F p ....... Pawn 7 ........ 7 g ........ G sb .....
5 2 x aaa/am4/r03 fig 1-1 fig 1-3 fig 1-2 rrstuvwxys 8jbielchd8 7agagagag7 6mmmmmmmm6 5mmmmmmmm5 4mmmmmmmm4 3mmmmmmmm3 2gagagaga2 1dhckfibj1 trstuvwxyu introduction this electronic chess board is a powerful computer that will play chess with you at whatever level of complexity you choose, or if you ...
6 english rrstuvwxys 8jbielchd8 7agagagag7 6mmmmmmmm6 5mmmmmmmm5 4mmmmgmmm4 3mmmmmmmm3 2gagamaga2 1dhckfibj1 trstuvwxyu rrstuvwxys 8jbielchd8 7agagmgag7 6mmmmmmmm6 5mmmmammm5 4mmmmgmmm4 3mmmmmmmm3 2gagamaga2 1dhckfibj1 trstuvwxyu fig 1-5a fig 1-5b making moves 2. Follow these steps to start a game. ...
7 the computer’s move 3. When the computer is ready, it ‘beeps’ and shows the ‘from’ and ‘to’ coordinates of its move in the display, as shown in figure 1-4. For an example, see figures 1-5a and b. Press the indicated piece down on its ‘from’ square (e7, in this case), until you hear a ‘beep’ and th...
8 english note that en passant captures cannot be replayed if the take back of its previous move was not allowed. Check, mate, or draw! 5. When a king is in check, the display shows the check symbol (alternately with the clock display if the clock is running). When the game ends in checkmate, draw b...
9 2. Additional computer features 2.1 chess clocks built in chess clocks keep track of the time for you and also for the computer’s side, with a four-digit display showing the total elapsed time or the remaining time for each player alternately when it is his turn. After you have entered the compute...
10 english b. En passant. In an en passant capture, the computer reminds you to remove the captured pawn from the board by displaying the pawn’s location. Press down on the captured pawn before removing it from the board. See figure 2-1a, b and c. C. Pawn promotion and under-promotion. When you prom...
11 an exhaustive search for the best move can be quite time consuming. 2.5 changing sides with the computer to change sides with the computer, press play when it is your turn. The computer will make the next move for your side. Change sides as often as you wish! 2.6 getting hints from the computer i...
12 english a b c d e f g h 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 choose a level from the 64 board squares fun levels casu al levels blitz br onstein bonus timer t ournament fixed depth t a ctical 3. Levels and special modes 3.1 levels of play with 768 level settings to choose from (including the extended teach modes), yo...
13 • tactical. H1 to h8. Computer skill is limited by not being able to look ahead more than the selected number of moves, and by not evaluating strategic advantage. When you set the level, bear in mind that when the computer has more time to think about its moves, it gets stronger and plays better–...
14 english c4 ............................. 3 min .......................... L:c4 / 03:00 c5 ............................. 4 min .......................... L:c5 / 04:00 c6 ............................. 5 min .......................... L:c6 / 05:00 c7 ............................ 10 min ................
15 chessboard square time for game free time per move display e1 ......................... 5 min .......................... 3 sec .......... L:e1 / 05:00 / 00:03 e2 ........................ 10 min ......................... 5 sec .......... L:e2 / 10:00 / 00:05 e3 ........................ 15 min .......
16 english • the selected square l:f4 and then .... • the number of moves in the primary time control 40 and then .... • the duration of the primary time control 2:00 3.8 fixed depth levels the fixed depth levels in file g limit the skill of the computer, not by the time to search for its next play,...
17 3.9 tactical level tactical levels are found in the last file of squares, ‘h’ file. These levels also limit how many individual moves ahead the computer looks, but in this case the computer does not evaluate strategic advantages, and looks only for material gain such as checkmate or draws. Again,...
18 english 3.11 selecting levels and teach modes press level to enter level mode, and the current level is displayed (eg level a3 shows as l:a3 alternating with fu n3 , which is the level selected by pressing board square a3). To change the level, simply press a board square, and the new level alter...
19 kings, rooks and pawns ......................................... Te:zr kings, queens and pawns ....................................... Te:zq kings, knights, bishops and pawns ........................ Te:nb kings, knights, rooks and pawns ........................... Te:nr kings, knights, queens an...
20 english non auto, when selected, is only in effect after the opening moves are finished. Note that the method chosen for playing the openings coach is retained in memory until re-selected. Square name moves a1 italian opening e2e4, e7e5, g1f3, b8c6, f1c4, f8c5 a2 two knights defense e2e4, e7e5, g...
21 3.13 verify mode. Check piece positions! If the pieces get knocked over, or you think any of them have been put in the wrong places, you can get the computer to run a check for you. Just press the piece symbol key for the piece you are questioning. The computer will show you the symbol for the co...
22 english all moves and keep track of the time for both sides! If you need help with a move, simply press play and the computer will make the next move. After the move, non auto mode remains in effect, and you can continue your game! • replay to any board position for further study. To exit non aut...
23 sound: piezo-electric buzzer batteries: 2 aaa/am4/r03 (1.5v) power consumption: 10 mw dimensions: 176 x 100 x 35 mm saitek reserves the right to make technical changes without notice in the interest of progress..
24 english troubleshooting guide symptoms computer doesn’t react or “freezes” during a game display is dim computer will not play a move computer will not accept your move the computer seems to be making illegal moves the computer is silent possible causes • batteries not inserted properly • batteri...
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