ABOUT NOVAG OCTO 15 MHZ MODEL 892 ELECTRONIC CHESS COMPUTER
NOVAG OCTO 15 MHZ Electronic Chess Computer - Picture taken from computer.
Large SENSOR CHESS BOARD and magnetic Staunton pieces in a convenient travel pouch. The reliable chess partner, PORTABLE!
MAIN NOVAG OCTO 15 MHZ MODEL 892 GAME CHARACTERISTICS
- Easy to operate.
- Programmed in accordance to the International Chess Rules including en-passant moves, castling and pawn promotions.
- Does not accept illegal moves.
- 8 skill levels including 1 tournament level.
- Change of level also during a game.
- Fast response times.
- Check, Stalemate and Mate announcement.
- Plays against itself.
- Easy correction of weak or wrong moves.
- Choice of color; change of color also during game.
- Take back function.
- Simple set up of board positions.
- Solves almost all Mate-in-2 problems.
- Full position verification at any time.
- PORTABLE Plays with 6 X 1.5V alkaline batteries or adapter (both not included).
- Level 1: Instantly - Familiarization Level.
- Level 2: 1 - 4 seconds - Familiarization Level.
- Level 3: 1 - 6 seconds - Beginner.
- Level 4: 2 - 18 seconds - Intermediate.
- Level 5: 1 minute - Tournament Level, 40 moves/90 minutes.
- Level 6: 1 - 2 minutes - Tournament Level, 40 moves/120 minutes.
- Level 7: 1 - 6 minutes - Expert.
- Level 8: 2 - 8 minutes - Analytical Level for Chess Problems.
LEVELS - AVERAGE REPLY TIMES ARE:
Excerpts taken from the NOVAG OCTO 15 MHZ user manual.
Technical Specification
Novag Octo 15 Mhz (1990)
Box
Computer Label
User Manual
Spacious Mind
Schachcomputer.Info
Active 2017
Tourn. 2015
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MANUFACTURER
PROGRAMMER
Novag Industries Ltd.
David Kittinger
1450 USCF
1990
$119.00
Not Available
Year:
MFR ELO:
Original Price:
Wiki ELO:
Model #:
892
My Serial #:
172098
Processor OEM
Toshiba?
Processor:
TMP47C202?
Speed:
Type:
4 Bit
15 MHz
ROM:
2 KB
RAM:
192 Byte
Battery Type:
6 x AA
Power Adapter:
9V DC 100 mA -/+
Display:
16 Board LEDs
Board Type:
Press Sensory
Overall Size:
Board Size:
8x8 in
10.1/4x9.1/2x1
Options Select:
Button Select
Play Levels:
8
Opening Book:
100 Half Moves
Take Back:
2 Half Moves
Position Setup:
Available
Position Verify:
Available
Move Analysis:
Display Info:
Not Available
Not Available
Solve Mate:
Mate in 2
Save Game:
Available
Ponder:
Not Available
Search Depth:
4 Ply Max.
Provide Hint:
Available
Teach Mode:
Available
Change Sides:
Available
Active Level:
TM Level:
7 (1-6 Minutes)
Infinite Level:
8 (2-8 Minutes)
5 (1 Minute)
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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