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Chess Computers

If your chess partners are not around, or if you fall out with them, or if you'd rather lose in private then it's out with the trusty chess computer! She'll only mock you silently as the electric pulses take her thoughts a few moves deeper than yours. On the other hand she IS only a computer. Play her enough and there's the chance that you'll improve your game sufficiently to topple her before you move on to tackle 'Big Blue'.

Whether you like to have your opponent in the palm of your hand, or you prefer the full experience of carved pieces on a real wooden board, the chess computers below can provide a worthy challenge. They are all of a high playing standard, and never have to take a washroom break.

Please note the optional mains adaptor on some models.

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CMD2014 Novag Citrine Senator Chess Computer
Mains adaptor included!
The Senator is an enhanced version of Novag's new fully auto-sensory desktop model. The superb Citrine is now available with an exclusive set of ChessBaron special edition pieces that really do justice to a computer of this quality. Each one is individually tested and quality checked prior to delivery to ensure you get the very best. When a computer plays this well it deserves a high quality tournament set of pieces. Of course we're sure the same is true of it's human opponent! Rather than the standard chess pieces provided by Novag, we've developed a set of high quality pieces, weighted, very detailed and in solid Rosewood. You'll also receive the standard set of pieces, so you can always return the enhanced set if you prefer, though no-one has so far, they're too good to lose. The pieces are a Rosewood version of our X3001 set. The King is 3 inches high. They have better magnetism and result in a much better game. Many customers have said that the pieces transform the product. Here are some better pictures. Enhanced picture 1, Enhanced picture 2, Enhanced picture 3, Enhanced picture 4, Enhanced picture 5, Enhanced picture 6. We're hoping that the enhancement will result in higher sales for the product, so we've pared the price of the enhancement right down to a level where the profit margin on the set of pieces is minimal. If you want to also include connection to your PC, there is a PC connector link lead supplied and will, with free downloadable Arena 1.99#4 program, allow you to play against any UCI program (Rybka, Hiarcs, Fruit etc), and also pass games to your PC, save games, convert games to pgn/ChessBase, etc. The mains adaptor included in this price. Here's the full spec.

Hand carved solid rosewood weighted staunton chess pieces

Better magnetism in the rosewood chess pieces, a more positive play

Magnet sensor wooden chessboard (size 37 x 37 x 3.5 cm)

81 LED lights to indicate each move, (each square has 4 LED indicators)

H8/300H RISC processor with 56Kbyt ROM, 3K Ram, 20 MHz

Detachable LCD screen for attaching and detaching at any point during the game

Menu access is via the chessboard

Will connect to the PC to print/store/follow games

64 strength Level settings

Est. ECF rating 190, ELO 2350 (Manufacturer statement)

Opening book with 24,000 halfmoves

Random, Easy, Sound, Game Review, Autoplay, Setup, Flip board functions

Operates with mains adaptor (included in this price).

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CMD2002 Novag Citrine Chess Computer
Mains adaptor included!
New Model! Mains adaptor included in this price. The new leader of the pack in chess computers and easily representing the best value in the higher range - Novag's Citrine is a new beautiful 37cm X 37cm (14.6 inches) full auto-sensory chess computer with genuine sheesham wood pieces. Novag have worked hard to get on top of any competiton for the finest chess computer, and we believe they have done it! The Citrine is a high quality computer that is made from wood, has excellent cabinet quality and detailed chess pieces. The computer has a large portfolio of openings and varying strength levels. Four lights on each square make it easy to play with and to see what's happening. The new Novag Citrine is an excellent quality chess computer and represents the latest and finest in electronic innovation from Novag.

Magnet Sensor wooden chessboard (size 37 x 37 x 3.5 cm)

Hand carved sheesham wood Staunton chess pieces

81 LED lights to indicate each move, (each square has 4 LED's

H8/300H RISC processor with 56Kbyt ROM, 3K Ram, 20 MHz

Detachable LCD screen for attaching and detaching the LCD at any point during the game

Menu access is via the chessboard

Will connect to the PC to print/store/follow games

64 strength Level settings

Est. ECF rating 180, ELO 2200

Opening book with 24,000 halfmoves

Random, Easy, Sound, Game Review, Autoplay, Setup, Flip board functions

Operates with NOVAG adaptor #1021 (included).

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CMD2007 Talking Chess Academy Chess Computer
Speaking chess from Saitek, appropriate for every chess player and especially for blind players. It's the new star in Saitek's range, the Talking Chess Academy is a strong chess computer in its own right, with the usual full-info scrolling display as in most of the Saitek models. But the Academy new feature is the voice, usable by all players, but also suitable for the blind, for announcing moves, game comments and voice lessons.
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CMD2009 Novag Obsidian Chess Computer
An 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!
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CMD2004 Novag Carnelian II Chess Computer
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 feux 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.

Stylish table-top chess computer with beautifully carved wooden chess pieces.

The 16K strong program with a 8 MHz system clock speed and it s 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 the optional 9V NOVAG mains adaptor for long term usage.
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CMD2015 Saitek Kasparov Chess Explorer Pro Chess Computer
Mains adaptor included!
The Mephisto Chess Explorer Pro Chess Computer by Saitek - an improved look and feel to the standard Explorer and an improved chess engine strength. Still unquestionably one of the most stimulating electronic Chess computers on the market. A clever combination of features tailored to suit Chess players of all skill levels from the beginner to the most proficient player. The Chess Explorer offers a wide range of selections and playing modes designed to challenge and enhance your chess playing ability. A great new model from Saitek in a stylish design with a useful combination of features. Wide range of playing levels, right up to Club strength. Info mode to see inside the computers mind, get analysis, learn openings etc. Runs on batteries or an included mains adaptor. 335x302mm. 180 BCF/2000 Elo.
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CM2010 Kasparov Expert Chess Computer
Saitek's strongest and most sophisticated electronic chess computer and superbly built machine. The Mephisto Expert Travel Chess Computer (considered both hand held and desktop - its both portable and can sit on a desk) has a particularly high standard of quality in the build and is Saitek's strongest computer. Strength combined with many advanced software features makes this the ultimate compact computer available for anyone up to the expert chess player at senior tournament level. High quality peg style plug-in with advanced software technology and revolutionary processor chip. Brilliantly designed with good sized easy-to-see pieces. Display gives user selectable info incl. analysis, hints and evaluation of position etc. Plus coaching feature. 6,000 position database opening book. 230x182mm (9 inch x 7 inch) overall, playing area 112x112mm (4.5 inches square). Estimated rating 175 BCF/2000 Elo (unless you're Kasparov you won't beat it's strongest settings! If you are Kasparov, pop in and give us some training...). Just needs four regular AA Batteries.
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CMD2003 Saitek Kasparov Chess Challenger Chess Computer
Mains adaptor included in this price. A new, great-looking great-value club strength model, with levels for Tournament and Blitz play, as well as Beginner and Training settings. Designed for expert level chess players, this powerful computer is designed to challenge a players game and sharpen the game tactics - advancing you to new playing levels. With a vast library of openings and grandmaster moves, this model is not only challenging, but also gives the opportunity to learn from grandmasters first hand. Also has Coach and Study modes, capture and tactical alert warnings, hints, take-back etc. Display gives user-selectable info. incl. analysis, evaluations, clock times etc. Overall size 355x255mm. Est'd rating 170 BCF/1960 Elo.

Selective Search rating 169 BCF/1958 Elo

A Franz Morsch program running on a fast H8 RISC-style processor

Handy display for valuable game analysis, evaluations, clock times and other information

64 time main control levels, plus style variations and coaching; also mate solving up to m/8

200 x 200 mm playing area, overall dimensions 355 x 255mm

Other features include: 6,000 position Opening Book; Coach and Teaching modes, incl. Coach

Warning system against tactical blunders; piece storage compartment; game memory retention

4 x C battery operated or included mains adaptor.
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CM2006 Saitek Kasparov Maestro Travel Chess Computer
Saitek's best handheld PDA style chess computer with strong electronic chess engine. Great style hand-held Touch screen displaying game, clocks, evaluation, etc. The electronics allow every feature normally seen on more expensive desk top models. It has back light settings for the screen (an advantage over the more expensive Excalibur model) and extended range of player strengths. The Maestro is an outstanding handheld chess computer! Moves are made with a stylus. The in-built software allows 100 playing levels to choose from which makes it easy for the novice and challenging for the expert. Slip it into it's protective cover and into your pocket and play anywhere! Hints, take-back, game memory, backlight, battery save. Size 130x82mm. Estimated rating 125 BCF/1600 Elo which is enough for the strongest club player.

100 Playing Levels: 60 Fun and 40 Competition

Hints, Tips and Coach Mode available

Database of most major opening systems

64 Study Positions - see how the experts do it

Take-back and replay over 200 moves for experimentation and learning

Setup Option, try out new positions and moves

Touch Sensor Screen, all on-screen action; no small pieces to move

Backlit blue LCD display ? clear visibility in all light conditions (with option to turn off to conserve battery power)

Stylus housed integrally

Protective Cover for added screen protection

Built-in Chess Clock

Unfinished games held in memory

Automatic Power Down feature to save battery life

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CM2012 Excalibur Talking Touch-Screen Handheld Chess Computer
The long awaited new handheld from Excalibur! The best stylus operated portable handheld chess computer available and now with a backlight! Easy-read chess figures and a large LCD screen. The unit works just like expensive, hi-tech PDA with a very strong processor chip. Excalibur have utilised their 'New York Times' cache not just in name, but also in deed. It's edited by Robert Byrne, the renowned chess columnist from The New York Times - who won 7 medals and represented his country 9 times in chess olympiads. It's a deluxe multi feature chess computer that you can play against - or - with 500 game-improving puzzles, to hone your chess ability through working through the challenges. Dimensions are approx. 100mm by 140mm. The unit takes 2 AAA batteries. We believe this is the world?s best traveling electronic chess computer. It's enclosed in an elegant but heavy-duty case that both protects and looks great. Packed with features you?d expect from a software driven chess machine leader like Excalibur.

136 levels for variable strength play

Beginners teaching mode

Estimates your tournament rating

Can choose the opening you want to practice

Stylus shipped in compartment in back of computer - also has wallet to store if preferred

Most readable chess figures ever on a pocket chess computer!

Large, clear LCD makes it easy to play

Estimated 2000 rating?capable of beating 99% of all chess players on strongest settings

Voice vocabulary in three languages?English, French and German

136 levels of play adjust from beginner to veteran tournament player

Sound effects and complete chess voice vocabulary

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CMD2010 Novag Star Beryl Chess Computer
Superb Desktop from Novag.

Reliable table-top chess computer with easy to operate SENSOR TECHNOLOGY

Strong program with upgraded 128 playing levels including problem solving levels up to Mate-in-6

Programmed in accordance with the International Chess Rules, knows en-passant moves, castlings and pawn promotion

Check, Stalemate and Mate anouncement

Fast response times

Plays against itself

Including HINT and TRAINING features if you need advice

Easy correction through TAKE BACK function (up to 25 half moves).

Position verification and position set-up for problem solving

Saves game position in MEMORY when switched off

One set of 6 x AA alkaline batteries (not supplied) allows an incredible 1000 hours of play or optional mains adaptor

Strength 1500 elo, 110 BCF

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CM2001 Saitek Advanced Travel Chess Computer
Travel chess computing, a clever combination of electronics tailored to suit anyone from chess beginners to the most accomplished players. Along with a vast number of player levels to choose from, the computer database offers a wide selection of special electronic features and playing modes designed to challenge your openings, middle game and end game and enhance your ability.
64 playing levels: Beginner, Normal, Training, Tournament, Blitz and Mate database search. Just regular AAA batteries.
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CM2003 Novag Star Opal Chess Computer
The electronic chess computer Star Opal is an improved version of the Opal Plus and features a 12.5cm square press sensory board with staunton pieces with magnetic bases. It's software includes an opening database with over 128 playing levels loaded into memory and an 8500 ply opening book. The current position is stored in memory when it is switched off. Includes take-back function, hint and referee features. This chess computer needs four regular AAA batteries.
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CM2013 Saitek Travel Chess Computer
Starter computer chess machine with suprising strength, settable on many levels and software allows particularly easy settings. An electronic marvel and great for training, tutoring for game improvement

64 playing levels: Fun, Casual, Blitz, Bronstein, Bonus Timer, Tournament, Fixed Depth and Tactical

16 stored database opening systems

14-move Take Back - experiment and learn

11 Teach Modes - learning made easy

Sensory Chess Board -easy error free move entry

Peg Pieces - secure

4-Digit LCD Display

Chess Clock - sharpen your skills

protective cover for your travels

unfinished game held in memory - pick up where you left off

Automatic Power down feature - conserve battery life

Batteries required (not included)

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We hope that you have found the chess computer that you are looking for. If not please do enquire about any other computers in the Novag range, or from other manufacturers and we'll let you know if we can source them. Click here if you need chess computers in the UK