1Open the batterycompartment at theback of thecomputer bypushing the tab.Insert 2 “AAA” (TypeAM4/R03) batteriesinto the computer,making sure thatyou o
10ENGLISHb. EN PASSANT. In an en passant capture, the computer reminds you to remove thecaptured pawn from the board by displaying the pawn’s locatio
11an exhaustive search for the best move can be quite time consuming.2.5 Changing Sides with the ComputerTo change sides with the computer, press PLAY
12ENGLISHABCDEFGH87654321CHOOSE A LEVEL FROM THE 64 BOARD SQUARESFUN LEVELSCASUAL LEVELSBLITZBRONSTEIN BONUS TIMERTOURNAMENTFIXED DEPTHTACTICAL3. LEVE
13• Tactical. H1 to H8. Computer skill is limited by not being able to look ahead more thanthe selected number of moves, and by not evaluating strat
14ENGLISHC4 ... 3 min ... L:c4/03:00C5 ... 4 min ...
15Chessboard Square Time for Game Free Time per Move DisplayE1 ... 5 min ... 3 sec ... L:E1/05:00/
16ENGLISH• The selected square L:F4 and then ...• The number of movesin the Primary Time Control 40 and then ...• The duration of the PrimaryTime Co
173.9 Tactical LevelTactical levels are found in the last file of squares, ‘H’ file. These levels also limit howmany individual moves ahead the compu
18ENGLISH3.11 Selecting Levels and Teach ModesPress LEVEL to enter Level mode, and the current level is displayed (eg Level A3 showsas L:A3 alternatin
19Kings, Rooks and Pawns ... te:zrKings, Queens and Pawns...te:zqKings, Knig
2ENGLISHTABLE OF CONTENTSQUICK STARTKEYS AND FEATURESINTRODUCTION1. USING YOUR CHESS COMPUTER1.1 Battery Installation1.2 Making Moves1.3 The Computer’
20ENGLISHNon Auto, when selected, is only in effect after the opening moves are finished.Note that the method chosen for playing the Openings Coach is
213.13 Verify Mode. Check Piece Positions!If the pieces get knocked over, or you think any of them have been put in the wrongplaces, you can get the
22ENGLISHall moves and keep track of the time for both sides! If you need help with a move, simplypress PLAY and the computer will make the next move
23Sound: Piezo-electric buzzerBatteries: 2 AAA/AM4/R03 (1.5V) Power Consumption: 10 mWDimensions: 176 X 100 X 35 mmSaitek reserves the right to make
24ENGLISHTROUBLESHOOTING GUIDESYMPTOMSComputer doesn’treact or “freezes”during a gameDisplay is dimComputer will notplay a moveComputer will notaccept
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3KEYS AND FEATURES1. LCD Display Window: The Liquid CrystalDisplay (LCD) is used to show moves, gameinformation, and chess clocks for bothplayers. M
4ENGLISHSYMBOLS1 ... 1 A ... A k ... King2 ... 2 B ... b q ... Queen3 ... 3 c ... C r ... Rook4 ... 4 D
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7The Computer’s Move3. When the computer is ready, it ‘beeps’ and shows the‘from’ and ‘to’ coordinates of its move in the display, as shown inFigure 1
8ENGLISHNote that en passant captures cannot be replayed if the take back of its previous movewas not allowed.Check, Mate, or Draw!5. When a King is i
92. ADDITIONAL COMPUTER FEATURES2.1 Chess ClocksBuilt in chess clocks keep track of the time for you and also for the computer’s side, with afour-dig
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