Millennium Exclusive Chess Computer - Emanuel Lasker Edition Chess Computer

Millennium Exclusive Chess Computer - Emanuel Lasker Edition Free Shipping

Product Code: MIL824

$699.00 USD

Chess House Guarantee

Peace of Mind. When buying a chess set online, avoid all the hassle if unfortunate breaks or loss happens. Buying from Chess House gives you easy access to parts for many years so your set is always playable. In many cases parts are complimentary.

Safe, Timely Arrival. Every order is thoughtfully packed for safe arrival. Plus, your delivery time is clear from order checkout all the way to your door.

Be delighted. Enjoy peace of mind with 90 day, no-hassle returns and easy access to our friendly, knowledgeable team.

That's why 20,558 people rate Chess House 4.8 out of 5 stars.
(read more)

Product Details

KING EXCLUSIVE EMANUEL LASKER EDITION CHESS COMPUTER

This chess computer has a limited run of only 150 pieces

In 2018, the German manufacturer MILLENNIUM in cooperation with the German Chess Federation designed a special chess computer and produced in a limited edition, on the occasion of the 150th birthday of the only German chess world champion, Emanuel Lasker. Included in delivery is a special issue of the Emanuel Lasker Company, plus the Exclusive Chessboard with figure recognition and the new control module with the world-famous The King software.

THE KING ELEMENT

The most personal and exciting chess partner you've ever had!

Control module for the extension of the MILLENNIUM Exclusive sensor boards, with the famous chess program The King by Johan de Koning. It has a size of approximately 15.7" inches (40cm) x 15.7" (40 cm).

Features and Functions:

Generously illuminated display and elegant wooden housing
Selection of different opening books: The classic Aegon Book, the Master Book (> 300.000 pos.) By M. Uniacke, or special User Books
Save batches and optionally download opening libraries, firmware updates or program enhancements
Countless Options: Configure up to 3 different opponents for a game as against real chess grandmaster
Infinite levels of difficulty, variably adjustable
Outstanding playing ability, coupled with a very active, risk-taking, sometimes downright spectacular style of play

The cable connection between the clock and the chessboard makes it not only possible to exchange the hardware module, it further allows future software updates to be made via the integrated USB-interface. An ARM Cortex M7 processor with 300 MHz and a significantly increased Flash and RAM-memory serves as motor for the hardware.

Chess Genius Exclusive is currently the most luxurious and affordable hands-on electronic board game - perfect for solo chess play.

Exclusive is engineered in Germany following many years of careful listening and discussion with avid players and computer enthusiasts. These people helped architect the ultimate hands-on chess game for the home.

For example, it was found that the most comfortable size chessboard (smaller than tournament and larger than portable sizes) would measure just under 16" (40cm) square. And it would be beautiful. The handmade, elegant wooden sensor-board is exactly that - attractive to display.

During game play, the eye must be able to stay on the board and not depend on glancing to the side. For this reasons, 81 LEDs clearly illuminate moves as you play them and as the computer beckons you to respond with its move.

The ideal chess computer doesn't require you to press down on the squares. That's why built-in, fully-automatic piece detection is achieved with new rapid-sensing technology.

It's powered by an ARM Cortex M7 processor with 300 MHz and a significantly increased Flash and RAM-memory serves as motor for the hardware.

Estimated tournament strength of the ChessGenius Exclusive range between 2350 and 2400 ELO which even surpasses the performance level of the legendary Mephisto world champion computers

Thanks to this a new era of development in Munich, Germany, the Exclusive is being enjoyed by chess computer enthusiasts all over the world.

In September, 2018, Millennium announced the ChessLink, further expanding this Exclusive with connectivity to tablet, PC and more!

Details

Board size approx: 15.75" x 15.75" x .78" (40 x 40 x 2 cm)
Hardware: ARM Cortex M7 / 300MHz / 2048 KB ROM / 384 KB RAM
Handcrafted wooden board with automatic rapid piece detection sensors
Display of chess moves: 81 single-field LED (each 4 per field)
Future expansion with software updates via USB-interface
Hardware module can be replaced entirely
Options for the USB interface: memorizing of parties, optional download of opening libraries, firmware- updates or engines
Power supply and connection with adapters for international sockets
Programmed by Richard Lang, based on popular world-champion programs
Playing strength > 2300 ELO (tournament level)
Various playing levels suitable for advanced players, very good club- and tournament players up to international tournament levels
Levels - challenging; fun (computer blunders); easy (limit of the calculated positions); speed; tournament with or without Fischer-clock, etc
CPU speed: 50-300 MHz adjustable
Opening library range between Classic London Book (57,000 Positions) such as the new Master Book (>300,000 Positions) by M. Uniacke
Menu: cursor-guided display with 5 lines, plus scrolling
7 languages (it can default to German on first play, so watch prompts carefully to choose desired language, especially if English)
2 player mode play and analyzing
Chess trainer includes extensive warning and help functions.

Many extensive features

Display of hint moves, position evaluation and main variant, permanent brain calculations, move number, depth of the calculation and the number of calculated shifts
Various playing modes
Position control with board display
Analyzing mode with many options
Auto- playing mode
Alternative variation moves
Settings for display contrast, reverse board, calculator speed, position of chess clock left or right, and more

Included in Box

Wooden sensory chessboard
Wooden chessmen
Chess computer module
Power supply with adapters EU/GB/US (240V / 110V)
Connection cables
A special issue of the Emanuel Lasker Company
Printed Manual. See also Manual Download (PDF)

Millennium Lasker

I decided to get back into chess after a twenty year layoff. I played a lot of computer chess, because access was easy but when I decided I would get into over the table playing, including tournaments, I felt that all my time on the computer had taken away from person to person, IRL, play. And I was right. Playing over the board felt a little uncomfortable the first night, but I quickly got used to it.

My decision to get the Millennium Chess Lasker King Edition came after a great deal of searching and comparing. I am strictly a Mac user, so that came into play as well. After ordering there were production side problems. Chess House did their best to accommodate me, but being a bit older, I do not have much patience. In the end, they got me what I wanted and I appreciate that. I also ordered the Millennium Chesslink.

This unit was packed as if it were a carton of thin shelled eggs. Excellent.

Set up was painless and went quickly.

Everything worked right out of the box.

Pieces could be a bit heavier, but that's just my preference.

I like the board and I like the led's.

Learning the menus and working through them just takes a bit it time. The manual helps, but just playing around with them gives you that real time feel. At least that's the way I do it.

I decided to work through the levels from the lowest up, to find the place where I was challenged. Easy to do.

I hooked up to my iPad easily, via bluetooth, but my preference is to use my Macbook Air. The adaptor for that is not included, but I will have it hand tomorrow. You do not need Chesslink to use Lasker, but I believe it is easier to save games that way. When I get the cable I will see.

I am a bit clumsy with the pieces on occasion, knocking them over when moving a piece, but it presents no real problem.

This product is a real work of art. I am quite pleased with my purchase and would recommend it to any Mac user (or PC).
That's all I can report at present.

Millennium chess Lasker edition

The unit is a little pricey but worth every penny.
It comes with two opening books and there are many ways to reduce the strength of this chess computer to suit the weakest player.
The Lasker has piece recognition so setting up a new position is very easy and a delight to play against.

I have no regrets buying this chess computer.

ChessHouse has exceptional customer service. They do every thing to help the customer and are very knowledgeable concerning their products.
I would definitely purchase from ChessHouse again.

PERHAPS MY BEST STAND ALONE CHESS COMPUTER PURCHASE

I INITIALLY BOUGHT THIS COMPUTER, THE LASKER KING, TO PREPARE FOR CHESS TOURNAMENTS. WHETHER YOU PLAY e4, d4, c4, or Nf3 AS YOUR FIRST MOVE, YOU NEED TO KNOW SUFFICIENT THEORY; WELL, THIS COMPUTER HAS 2 LARGE OPENING BOOKS AND A UNIQUELY HUMAN PLAYING STYLE. IT INCLUDES MULTIPLE "BEGINNER" AND "ADVANCED" LEVELS, AND I FOUND BEGINNER LEVELS CHALLENGING. IT'S OPENING BOOKS ARE DEEP; IT PLAYS A TRICKY TACTICAL MIDDLEGAME. IT IS EASY TO OPERATE; AFTER PLAYING A FEW GAMES, THE USE OF THE "KING" BECOMES INTUITIVE. YOU CAN USE IT AS A TOURNAMENT PRACTICE PARTNER. IT HAS A SET-UP MODE FOR PRACTICING YOUR FAVORITE POSITIONS OR ANALYZING YOUR GAMES; IT HAS AN AUTOMATIC "SAVE" FUNCTION SO YOU CAN PLACE A GAME "ON HOLD" AND PICK-UP LATER WHERE YOU LEFT OFF, OR TO "STORE" YOUR GAMES. THE 2 OPENING BOOKS "KNOW" OPENINGS , YOU CAN SET DIFFERENT PLAYING STYLES, AND THERE IS A FUTURE DOWNLOAD OPTION TO PLAY A PROGRAM FROM YOUR LAPTOP. THE "BEGINNER'S" ENGINES ARE STRONG, BUT DON'T LET THAT SCARE YOU AWAY; IT HAS "EASY" LEVELS FOR THE COMPLETE BEGINNER. THIS IS THE TYPE OF COMPUTER THAT GROWS WITH YOU AS YOU IMPROVE. I REALLY DO BELIEVE THIS IS THE BEST STAND ALONE MODEL I EVER PURCHASED. I INITIALLY HAD DIFFICULTY WITH THE AUTOMATIC SAVING OF GAMES - I WANTED TO ERASE THEM. THE MANUAL PROVIDES A WAY TO DO THIS, BUT THE STAFF AT THE CHESS HOUSE WERE ABLE TO PROVIDE A SHORTCUT! I HAVE MADE NUMEROUS PURCHASES FROM THE CHESS HOUSE AND THEIR SUPPORT TEAM HAS ALWAYS BEEN HELPFUL. YOU CAN TRUST THE CHESS HOUSE TO BE YOUR SOURCE FOR ALL OF YOUR CHESS EQUIPMENT. I HAVE ZERO RESERVATIONS ABOUT THE "LASKER KING" AND I BELIEVE YOU CAN MAKE YOUR PURCHASE WITH CONFIDENCE. I MIGHT ADD THAT THE BOARD AND CHESS MEN ARE MADE OF BEAUTIFUL WOOD, SO YOU ARE ALSO BUYING AN ATTRACTIVE PIECE OF FURNITURE; JUST KEEP IT AWAY FROM SUNLIGHT TO PREVENT DISCOLORATION. I'M COMPLETELY SATISFIED. LEN

Really awesome machine

This machine is quite awesome. I have quite a few machines, including a DGT board (the heavy one), a recent Revelation II and the old Exclusive / Munchen Mephisto ... so I can easily compare.

If you know what was a TASC R30/R40 this is really the closest you can get. https://www.schach-computer.info/wiki/index.php?title=Tasc

The build quality is quite great and there is plenty attention to details even in the packaging. The 81 LEDS board is great and the chessmen are cool and very responsive. I played a few games and never experienced any issue when moving the chessmen. The King on-screen menus are clear and easy to use, especially if you are coming from the good old Mephisto machines. The power adapter is great and can work in many countries.

I also really like the capability to reduce the processor speed down to 10Mhz (from 300Mhz by 10Mhz steps). This is a great idea actually !

Some of the cons (there are totally acceptable and you can easily live with them ) :

- the board could have more weight and be bigger.
- the chessmen could have been a tad better in their shape and their color
- the King module could have been in wood instead of plastic
- the black cable liking the board to the King module is a bit ugly and break the aesthetics
- I would have excepted to be able to buy a hard / soft case for storing the machine (instead of the regular box)

Now on the ugly: I was able to connect the King module to my MacBookPro. The provided Mac software is terrible and does not work for me so far. That is of a concern. I will try later with a Windows machine but this is uncool so far.

Last, the delivery from ChessHouse has been very fast and the packaging was very pro.

I am very happy about this purchase.

Love it

Yes, it costs a bit much, but it is perfect. The board lights up as you move pieces and tells you where to move the computer. The pieces are a bit smaller, but after a moment--likey after it takes your queen again--you do not notice anymore. No regrets paying for the special edition! Unboxed it today. Excellent!