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The
Novag Obsidian impresses not only with its high performance, but also
with its ultra light touch-sensory design. This model is a challenge to very experienced players and also well suited for the novice. The keyboard buttons are user friendly, and the hand carved wooden chess pieces make it a joy to play. Every Novag Obsidian is packed in an elegant traveling bag. The Novag Obsidian has a expert rating of 2320 to challenger the very best chess players. PRICE $140.00 MODEL #1016 |
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• Estimated rating of 2320 USCF, or 2100 Elo • Super strong chess programs capable of beating over 99% of all chess players • Excellently designed and most advanced ultra light touch-sensory chess computer • Hand carved wooden chess pieces with 2.25" King. • Cabinet size 14.5" x 10" x 1" • Chessboard size 9" x 9" • Includes travel bag (16" x 12") - Travel bag has extra pouch outside of bag • 16 LED's - 1 small red light on the left side, and bottom of the chessboard indicates where to move chess pieces. • The SENSOR TECHNOLOGY chessboard makes it a joy to play - make your move by gently pressing the chess pieces on the "from square", and pick up the piece, and move it to the "to square". • Advanced CISC-style processor, whereby CISC means Compact instruction set chip. This is a technique which can considerably increase the speed of micro processors, therefore they are particularly suited for chess programs as they can add ELO points to the strength of a computer. • Very strong 32K program working with 2 x 16 MHz system clock speed for faster computer calculation times. • Solves problems up to mate in 8 • Choose between 112 levels including training and tournament levels • Special handicap levels and features for beginners. • Extensive opening book containing more than 8900 halfmoves and fascinating middle and end game strategies. • Your option of opening book playing modes: Complete Book, or Off Book • Programmed in accordance with the International Chess Rules, knows en-passant moves castlings and pawn promotion. • A multitude of special features can be chosen and displayed via the LCD if desired - it can show the computer calculating, time control, move count, chess clock, intended move and position evaluation, problem solving and main continuation. • 8 user-selectable end game playing modes for your choice of different playing style • Comprehensive coaching system which includes 8 built-in classical mate studies • Check, Stalemate and Mate announcement. • Very fast response time. • Provides HINT, TRAINING, and REFEREE features if you need advice. • Opening book training feature • Position verification and position set-up for problem solving. • 16 integrated training games • 1 or 2 player mode with scoring, hints and analysis • 2 player mode will referee 2 human players to make certain both players follow rules of chess • Switch sides with computer during game • Computer can play itself • Saves game in memory for future use • TAKE BACK function for easy correction of weak or wrong moves (112 halfmoves). • Hint function will suggest a move to you if you need help • Move function will force the computer to immediately make the best move it has found so far • Enter a special sequence of moves, i.e. a particular chess opening or moves you found in a chess book • Includes instructions for the following languages; English • Powered by 6 C batteries (250 hours of battery usage), or Optional A/C adapter • Includes Free 3 Year Classic Chess And Games .com Warranty |
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