Mephisto Phoenix Chess Computer Module   Free Shipping  

Product Code: MIL920

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Product Details

Mephisto Phoenix is the most powerful personal chess computer of all time.

Phoenix comes in a modern glass touch screen design and offers both the newest computing technologies along with retro engines from decades past.

Onboard Wifi means it can stay current as updates are released. For example, the ChessLink app will be added in 2023 providing for integrated online chess play without the need for an external device.

The Phoenix module is compatible with Millennium Exclusive and Tournament Boards - great news for those who already own a compatible chessboard. 

The Phoenix can also be purchased as a bundle with new, high-contrast rosewood and light maple color electronic chess boards in standard and tournament sizes. 

About the Mephisto Phoenix

(See also this Blog Article for more about the Phoenix here.)

The Mephisto Phoenix is
a UCI based multi-engine chess computer, which provides access to huge variety in chess gaming. With Shredder Neuronal and Stockfish NNUE, you see the world’s first dedicated chess computer using most modern neuronal engine technologies.

The module in its modern design comes with a large color touch screen made from real glass. Accompanied by the well-structured touch menu system it is meant to be the perfect home station for chess lovers of all ages, all playing strengths and all experience levels.  

The Most powerful chess computer of all time

The Phoenix comes with 4 different Top-Class Engines on Board: Shredder 13.5, Komodo 14.1, Hiarcs 14.2 and Stockfish 15 NNUE. Starting from a very simple level, which is also suitable for absolute beginners, the system can reach a maximum performance of over 3400 ELO. In fact, there are countless options to adjust the playing strength to your individual needs. The system covers the widest playing strength range ever provided by a chess computer.  

Shredder offers a highly interesting new function with its fully automatic self-adapting playing strength with ELO rating. In this way you can continuously monitor your progress and see how much you have improved through training with the computer.

The evaluation bar beside the chess board tells you at first glance how the engine rates the position. Any blunders are quickly noticed that way and you always have a sense of how well your game is going.

Great opening training options

The machine comes with a library of different opening books: The standard library by Mark Uniacke provides you with more than 1.000.000 positions, all from master play. This is the biggest opening book ever provided by a dedicated chess computer.

The system is expanded with 23 classical chess computer emulations running at a high speed. Most remarkable is the “Mephisto Glasgow”, the legendary world championship program of 1984 - which runs on the MEPHISTO PHOENIX system at a speed of approx. 66 times faster than the original machine of the time.

With the speed bar you easily control the emulation speed or set it to the speed of the original chess computer, button and display layout follows the originals.

Updates for the System come via WIFI directly on the unit, and if you purchase additional software in the computerchess.com webstore it is installed as easy as with the press of one button. 

The Mephisto Phoenix is the right unit for you if you: 

  • Wish to own the most powerful dedicated chess computer ever made, building a bridge between past glory days and todays modern style of playing chess
  • Are interested in modern engine technologies, e.g. NNUE Technology and how they evaluate positions
  • Like to play with retro chess computers and to see how these programs perform on modern hardware

The Mephisto Phoenix might NOT be right for you if: 

  • You are content playing on your phone, tablet or computer. 
  • Hate exploring and adventuring to discover how something works. (The manual, though good, doesn't explain everything).
  • Want a system that can pick up from your last move if you turn the unit off OR if you want to load and review a past game. (These fetaures are currently not available, but we have requested them) 

Compatible with the MILLENNIUM Exclusive and Tournament Sensor Boards

The MEPHISTO Phoenix requires a Millennium Exclusive or Supreme Tournament Board with RFID piece recognition.

Technical details

Chess specific properties

Suitable for

all chess lovers, from children to grandmasters

Playing strength

up to over 3400 ELO

Pieces included

No

Additional pieces

No

Magnetic pieces

No

Piece compartment

No

 

Hardware

Chessboard technology

RFID piece recognition required

Display with illumination

Yes, 7” Colour TFT Touchscreen with 1024 x 600 px resolution

Processor

1.5G 64 Bit Quadcore processor

CPU clock frequency

1.5G

RAM

4 GB

Connection board computer

Standard mini-Din cable, 4 pin

 

Software

Program

Shredder 13.5, Komodo 14.1, Hiarcs 14.2, Stockfish 15 NNUE

Emulations

Package with 20 different chess computer emulations contained

Device languages

5 (DEU / ENG / FRA / NLD / SPA)

Menu system

Text-based / Graphic, All device languages

Updateable

Yes, via WIFI and USB

 

Play online

App Integration

ChessLink App for Mephisto Phoenix will be integrated for direct use in 2023.

Supported servers

lichess.org

 

Power Supply

Batteries required

No

Power supply connection

Yes, 100 - 240V 50/60 Hz Input - 9V 4A Output

Power supply included

Yes, with interchangeable attachments for EU / UK / US

 

Measurements & Weights

Dimensions computer unit

7.1 x 5.12 x 3,54 inches

 

Model number & age recommendation

Model number

M920

Age recommended by manufacturer

10 Years & Up

 

Mephisto Phoenix Manual



Customer Reviews

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Angelo Antonucci
After having it for a while

Having had this computer (2 of them) for almost 6 months I can give a better review now. I like the retro programs. The emulations are just about perfect. I own many of the originals that they emulate, and have performed many tests to confirm the accuracy. The emulations are from my tests spot on. In particular the Tasc R30 2.5 seems to be perfect. Even the evaluations are perfect. I limited the games to 3 ply games against a common opponent - the chess genius after allowing the same opening via takebacks the reponses were identical after multiple games. As far as the modern engines I am not pleased with the handicaps they seem artificial. If I set stockfish to 1700 it plays the opening like a grandmaster and it plays the middle game like a 2000 rated player for most of the game then it makes a few moves like an 800 rated player. The millennium king handles the handicap much more naturally by limiting the number of moves for the search at each level. If this can be done with stockfish that would be fantastic! Maybe in a future update. As for analysis the stockfish engine is fantastic as you would expect. The lack of saving the game feature is disappointing to say the least, and should be rectified in a future update - I hope so. I feel this was a mistake to release this type of device without that feature from the get go. I read somewhere that this was not added because of a concern about the flashcard. This would have been rectified by allowing us to copy the software on a backup flashdrive I understand the concern of people pirating the software, but for the customer this would haved solved a major flaw that keeps this from being the state of the art Chess computer they intended to deliver. I preordered 2 of these unites because I live 1/2 the year in a different location. I would not have done that had I known then what I know now. If you are somone who is on the fence I would say wait to see if this is corrected in a future update. My recommendation is if your not Magnus or Ding buy the King element - it is plenty strong for me, and much much more user, and cost freindly. If on the other hand you always wanted a Tasc R30, or Mephisto London 68030 this would be a perfect solution at a more reasonable cost - for me I already have the old machines so I am somewhat disappointed overall. Hopefully a future update will solve these problems! The older machines do seem to be better made as mine are approximately 30 years old and still function well, the wood cabinates seem to be real wood. I have had more then a few problems with the Millennium boards if not for Chess house being the great service people they are would have been major problems. So one last bit of advice if you do decide to purchase these products buy from Chess house they are the best in price, and even better at customer service!

Angelo, thanks for your writeup! Basic game saving sounds easy, but is a complicated issue. Fortunately the update is coming very soon as of Spring 2023. There are a lot of expectations around saving games and they want to get it right so they decided to gather extensive feedback first.

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John W
Really cool device

This works so well with my Millennium Supreme 55 and is easier to use and more straightforward than connecting to the pc I was using. I also love the large library of retro engines. I do find the interface confusing at times and awkward to use. The lack of a way to add additional engines like what you can do with a dgt pi is very disappointing.

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Anthony Beltran
Mephisto Phoenix

Having only received this module a few days ago, I don't yet have in depth experience with it. I am using it with the Exclusive chess board.

It seems fairly intuitive to operate. I didn't need to read the manual to get it connected to my wifi or to play a quick game. One thing that I really appreciate is the take back mode. You tap the "Back" button once and then on the board, take back as many moves as you need, with each successive take back being illuminated by the LEDs on the squares. When finished, simply tap that button again and the game can resume. Couldn't be easier.

One thing I haven't figured out yet is pawn promotion. I assumed that Black wanted a Queen. When I did that, the square kept flashing the LED's in a round-robin fashion. The game continued, but at every square the Queen landed on, that square flashed the LEDs in round robin fashion. I am sure I didn't do something right, and will eventually figure it out.

I would say this module is addictive. As much as I enjoy the Classics module that I also have, the idea of not having to push buttons for everything and the way take back moves works, just makes for a smooth flow of a game and especially for studying. I haven't tried setting up a position yet, but that looks to be just as easy as take backs.

So far, I haven't tried the vintage games, but do want to try the TASC R30 game since I always wanted one of those.

I have no regrets buying this module and will get a lot of use from it.

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David Mamula
Millennium Mephisto Phoenix

This unit combines modern chess technology with chess programs from the eighties and nineties. The four engines are, in my view, good for the analysis of matches and tournaments. One thing worth mentioning is that you can' t turn off the machine with a game in progress and then come back to it later since there is no save game feature.
This photo shows the final position of the 9th match game between Capablanca (White) versus Corzo (Black) played in Havana in 1901. Capablanca has just played g7 which forced Corzo to resign. The Shredder v13.5 chess engine, of the Mephisto Phoenix chess modul, was utilized for the analysis. The actual mode is indicated as “HUMAN-ANALYSE”. This is an example of the capabilities of the Phoenix.
Thanks.
The service I received from Chess House when purchasing this item was excellent.
Dave Mamula

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Arnold Howard
Mephisto Phoenix Module

I didn't realize that the power button on the back does not shut the module off. I was perplexed. I noticed that the Supreme Chessboard came with AC plug but no where on the board to plug it in. It also came with a on/off switching device. So I tried something. I attached the switching device to the AC wire and then I plugged that into the module. Lo and behold the switching device shuts off the module. The system looks great. I got used to the Revelation II. So it will takes some time to get used to this machine. I' m impressed how fast Chess House got this new computer to me. I thought it would be longer because of the computer chip shortage.

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