Name: Millennium Chess School Tutoring Computer with Speech
Brand: Millennium
SKU: M806
Price: 150 AUD
Availability: InStock

Description

Compact tutoring and speaking press–sensory chess computer with fast processor, backlight and training textbook to 1500 ELO for learning and social players

Millennium in Germany has now made its latest Karpov Schachschule (Karpov Chess School) chess computer available to the English speaking market. It is the fastest, strongest and most power efficient talking chess computer in its class and the only talking model with an illuminated display. The small tabletop form factor also facilitates a high degree of portability, enhanced by a handy built-in storage compartment for the magnetic chess pieces.

Sporting a 25% faster processor than in other brand tabletop machines affording a playing strength of 1500 ELO while requiring just three AA batteries instead of four, the Karpov Chess School uniquely can also accept an optional mains power adaptor for long term economy. With the ability to speak in well-enunciated English or German and accompanied by a unique 87-page training book to complement the user manual (both in English) it makes for a classy package.

It communicates through an intuitive menuing and messaging system with moves being registered both for the computer and its opponent by light finger or piece pressure on the squares of a responsive sensory board. The brightly backlit LCD board and message area visually reflects the state of play to make position verification and other functions effortless.

Millennium chess computers are designed in Europe and officially endorsed by the successor to Bobby Fischer, world chess champion Anatoly Karpov.

Program Features

30 main levels (15 Timed Move, 10 Timed Game, 1 Analysis, 4 Fun)
5 "mini-chess" modes to help beginners learn how to play in stages
Observes all rules including castling / en passant / pawn promotion
Help function can indicate legal moves in a position for beginners
Optional teaching feature can warn of mistakes and provide advice
Computer can be made to play against itself if desired
Hint function asks computer to suggest a move
Optional Rated Mode simulates play under tournament conditions
Computer can calculate opponent's strength on ELO rating scale
5 playing styles (Normal, Active, Aggressive, Very Passive, Passive)
100 built-in exercises where computer scores ability to find best move
Large built-in openings library of approximately 7000 halfmoves
Computer evaluation of a position can be displayed on request
Computer thinking can be interrupted to make best move found
Recognises draws by 3-fold repetition / 50-move rule / stalemate
Solves mate-in-2 and mate-in-3 problems
10 built-in mate-in-2 problems for practice
Take back or replay up to 8 moves for each side
Change sides and / or reverse board at any time
Referee mode allows playing both sides or playing against a friend
Positions can be set up for computer to analyse

Other General Features

25% faster processor than in other brand social tabletop models for premium performance
2 selectable languages (English or German) with speech capability
Responsive sensory playing surface with illuminated LCD board and message area
Magnetised chess pieces with convenient built-in piece storage compartment
10 LCD screen contrast settings
3 sound volume settings with option to toggle sound on or off
Automatic power off if game is unattended for longer battery life
Positions held in memory when switched off for continuation later
Requires 3 x AA batteries (not included) or M811 Millennium Power Supply (optional extra)

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