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
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Are interested in modern engine technologies, e.g. NNUE Technology and how they evaluate positions
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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
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Suitable for
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all chess lovers, from children to grandmasters
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Playing strength
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up to over 3400 ELO
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Pieces included
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No
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Additional pieces
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No
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Magnetic pieces
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No
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Piece compartment
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No
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Hardware
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Chessboard technology
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RFID piece recognition required
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Display with illumination
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Yes, 7” Colour TFT Touchscreen with 1024 x 600 px resolution
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Processor
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1.5G 64 Bit Quadcore processor
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CPU clock frequency
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1.5G
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RAM
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4 GB
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Connection board computer
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Standard mini-Din cable, 4 pin
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Software
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Program
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Shredder 13.5, Komodo 14.1, Hiarcs 14.2, Stockfish 15 NNUE
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Emulations
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Package with 20 different chess computer emulations contained
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Device languages
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5 (DEU / ENG / FRA / NLD / SPA)
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Menu system
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Text-based / Graphic, All device languages
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Updateable
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Yes, via WIFI and USB
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Play online
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App Integration
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ChessLink App for Mephisto Phoenix will be integrated for direct use in 2023.
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Supported servers
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lichess.org
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Power Supply
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Batteries required
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No
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Power supply connection
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Yes, 100 - 240V 50/60 Hz Input - 9V 4A Output
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Power supply included
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Yes, with interchangeable attachments for EU / UK / US
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Measurements & Weights
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Dimensions computer unit
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7.1 x 5.12 x 3,54 inches
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Model number & age recommendation
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Model number
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M920
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Age recommended by manufacturer
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10 Years & Up
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Mephisto Phoenix Manual