Novag has just released a new chess computer, the Aquamarine, to replace the Star Beryl. Novice to club players will enjoy a playing strength of up to 1850 USCF. It boasts of a very fast response time. The computer will save your games when turned off, solve mates up to 6 moves, and play for about 1000 hours on 6 AA batteries.

An easy to operate table-top chess computer with SENSOR TECHNOLOGY and a  strong 4K bite ROM program with 736 byte RAM and system clock speed of 8 MHz, is 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 Liquid Crystal Display if desired.

Features:

• With 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
• Moves can be taken back up to 25 times
• Position verification and also set-up mode for chess problem solving
• Depth search: 12
• solves most MATE in 6 moves
• Games are saved when the unit is switched off.

Specifications:

• ELO: 1850 USCF
• Unit Size: 31.4 X 25.2 X 2.6 cm
• Power Supply: Battery (6xAA) or Adaptor (Novag Art. No. 1021) - both not included
• Estimated playing hours with batteries: 1000H
• King height: 1 7/8"
• Pawn height: 1 1/16"
• Base size: 3/4"
• Black felt bases
• King weight: 0.1 oz
• Set weight: 2.73 pounds
• Pieces are magnetized.