Chess Computers

Novag Star Aquamarine
Information from Novag website and elsewhere:
  • The Novag Star Aquamarine offers a comprehensive and high-speed program, increasingly stronger levels and an integrated training system to develop your chess skills.
  • Learn basic moves and tactics with the TEACH MODE function and progress quickly in your game.
  • This chess computer gives novice players a chance to win and yet is a challenge to any regular player.
  • Est rating: 1850 USCF
  • Software Program is the Carnelian2
  • An easy to operate table-top chess computer with SENSOR TECHNOLOGY
  • Strong 4K bite ROM program with 736 byte RAM and system clock speed of 8 MHz
  • 128 different level settings
  • Check, Stalemate and Mate announcement
  • Very fast response time
  • Features include a Random Generator
  • Hint key, Referee Mode and Training mode
  • Take-back moves up to 25 times
  • Position verification and set-up mode for chess problem solving
  • Depth search: 12
  • Solves most MATE problems in 6 moves
  • Games saved when unit switched off
  • Unit measurement: 31.4 x 25.2 x 2.6 cm
  • Power Supply: Battery (6xAA) or Adaptor (Novag Art. No. 1021) both not included
  • 1000 Hours Battery Life

 

Novag Carnelian II Chess Computer - $175

 

The Carnelian is a technically advanced computer and has the classic look of wood. (The pieces are actually high quality genuine sheesham wood, the board itself is faux wood). Learn basic moves and tactics with the TEACH MODE function and progress quickly in your game with the integrated training system. This chess computer will give novice players a chance to win and at the same time will be a challenge for all regular players.

Instruction Manual

  • Overall Dimensions 300mm x 273mm (11.8 X 10.8 inches)
  • Stylish table-top chess computer with beautifully carved wooden chess pieces.
  • The 16K strong program with a 8 MHz system clock speed and its many features allows a varied and challenging game.
  • The wide-ranging opening book contains more than 8500 halfmoves, including exciting middle and end game strategies.
  • 128 level settings, including training, tournament and problem solving levels.
  • Move TAKE BACK, HINT, TRAINING, and REFEREE features help to improve your game.
  • As all Novag chess computers this model is programmed in accordance with the International Chess Rules, knows en-passant moves, castlings and pawn promotion.
  • The Novag Carnelian can play against itself and also makes Check, Stalemate and Mate announcements.
  • Many hours of playing time from 6 x AA alkaline batteries or an optional 9V NOVAG mains adaptor for long term usage.

Novag Obsidian Chess Computer - $275

 

The Obsidian boasts x and y-axis LEDs - exceptionally easy to use functions and a swish carry case included. The pieces are genuine sheesham wood and the whole product is good for both playing electronically or playing with a human opponent. Excellent and good-looking press-sensory computer, with varying strengths - highly rated at its top playing tournament time controls and blitz, but with special novice, hobby and teaching levels for the less experienced. A lovely board with smart wood felted pieces and a fitted fabric carry case for computer and pieces. The computer adapts to a PC too.

Instruction Manual

  • Selective Search rating 170 BCF/1960 Elo
  • A Dave Kittinger program running on a fast H8 2 x 16MHz RISC processor - 20% faster than the earlier program running on the Emerald Classic Plus so making the Obsidian Novag's most competitive mid-price range computer!
  • Great 6-digit display system for valuable game analysis, evaluations, clock times and other information
  • Multiple time control levels, including mate solving up to m/8
  • Attractive and bigger-than-usual 22.5 x 22.5 cm (9 inches) playing area, soft-touch playing surface. Overall dimensions are 29 x 33cm (11.5 X 13 inches)
  • Other features include 8,900 position Opening Book, also computer able to give warning if user makes a non-Book move. Advanced Trainer for mates, tactics and endgames. Comes with smart fitted fabric carry case for the board and wood felted pieces.
  • C Batteries or Mains Adaptor.