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Mephisto Alaska (1993) Electronic Chess Computer
MEPHISTO ALASKA Electronic Chess Computer.

MEPHISTO ALASKA Electronic Chess Computer.

Picture taken from Mephisto Alaska box.

DEAR CHESS FRIENDS!

Congratulations on the purchase of your MEPHISTO ALASKA! Your new chess computer is truly a giant step in technological advancement. It has been designed to be both simple to use and strong-playing. All of us here at MEPHISTO wish you many hours of enjoyment with your new chess partner.

          MAIN MEPHISTO ALASKA GAME CHARACTERISTICS:

          • For beginners and hobby players.
          • 8 playing levels.
          • Position memory.
          • Move hints.
          • Battery power via 4 micro cells (not included).
          • Recommended by the British Chess Federation.
          • 1650 US-ELO.
          • Take back 2 half moves.
          • Position verification
          • Problem Mode for chess and mate problems.
          • Allows pawn promotion, under-promotion possible using Problem Mode.
          • Knows all the rules of chess including en-passant, mate and stalemate.

Excerpts taken from the “Mephisto Alaska” User Manual and Box.

MEPHISTO ALASKA Electronic Chess Computer. Mephisto was supported by several European Chess Federations.

MEPHISTO ALASKA Electronic Chess Computer. Mephisto was supported by several European Chess Federations.

Picture taken from Mephisto Alaska box.

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MEPHISTO ALASKA 1650 US-ELO. computers ELO Rating capability. Picture taken from Box.

MEPHISTO ALASKA 1650 US-ELO.

Picture taken from a Mephisto Product Leaflet.

Mephisto Alaska (1993) Electronic Chess Computer

Technical Specification

Mephisto Alaska (1993)

Mephisto Alaska (1993) Box
Mephisto Alaska (1993) Computer Label
Mephisto Alaska (1993) User Manual

Box

Computer Label

User Manual

Spacious Mind

Schachcomputer.Info

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MANUFACTURER

PROGRAMMER

Hegener + Glaser

Ron Nelson

1650 German

1993

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1139

Year:

MFR ELO:

Original Price:

Wiki ELO:

Model #:

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My Serial #:

M307748

Processor OEM

Motorola

Processor:

68HC05

Speed:

Type:

8 Bit

2 MHz

ROM:

2 KB

RAM:

128 Byte

Battery Type:

4 x AA

Power Adapter:

Not Available

Display:

LCD 2 Pos 7 Seg

Board Type:

Press Sensory

Overall Size:

Board Size:

6.3/4x6.3/4 in

9.5/8x7.1/8x5/8

Options Select:

Button Select

Play Levels:

8

Opening Book:

Not Available

Take Back:

2 Half Moves

Position Setup:

Available

Position Verify:

Available

Move Analysis:

Display Info:

Not Available

Not Available

Solve Mate:

Mate in 3

Save Game:

Available

Ponder:

Available

Search Depth:

6 ply max.

Provide Hint:

Available

Teach Mode:

Not Available

Change Sides:

Available

Active Level:

TM Level:

LV 7-120 Sec.

Infinite Level:

LV 8

LV 3-25 Seconds

Hardware Specification

Game Features

Matchplay & Test ELO Ratings

Computer Game Rating

Rating Test

Other  Computer Chess Ratings

USCF

USCF

Spacious Mind

Human Rating

USCF

CCR

CCNS

Ply

FIDE

USCF

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1392

1264

Class D Level Electronic Table Top Chess Computer!

 

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