ABOUT NOVAG ZIRCON MODEL 9203 ELECTRONIC CHESS COMPUTER
NOVAG ZIRCON Electronic Chess Computer - picture taken from the computer.
MAIN NOVAG ZIRCON MODEL 9203 GAME CHARACTERISTICS
Runs on 6 X AA alkaline batteries or Novag adapter No. 8210 (both not included).
48 Skill Levels: These levels are divided into 6 sections:
Solve Mate Function: ZIRCON can solve most chess problems as well as mate problems up to Mate-in-8.
Random key: Every time you switch the computer on, automatically the move with the highest rating is chosen, based on the depth of the search which is determined by the skill level. This is always the case after the opening is finished. However, this may not always provide the desired variety. If you press the RANDOM key you can choose various levels of randomness.
Referee key: In this mode you disable the computing of moves by the computer so you can make moves for White and Black, while the computer checks their legality. This feature may be used to enter particular book openings or to allow two players to challenge each other.
Hint key: The NOVAG ZIRCON can suggest moves, if you are not sure how to continue your game, which is a great tutoring feature.
Training key: This function is to help the novice player.
Trace Forward key: This key is mainly used for tracing forward all moves after using the TAKE BACK function. Every press of the key will will replay a move of the current game until all moves in memory have been replayed.
Change Color key: The computer is generally set to play Black and you White. If you want to play Black in a new game, set up the Black pieces in rank 1 and 2 and the White ones on rank 7 and 8, in this case disregard the notations along the chess board.
Opening Book: NOVAG ZIRCON has an opening book of over 12,600 half-moves.
Excerpts taken from the NOVAG ZIRCON user manual and box.
Technical Specification
Novag Zircon (1993)
2 x LCD Display
Computer Label
User Manual
Spacious Mind
Schachcomputer.Info
Active 2017
Tourn. 2015
2006
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T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
Final
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MANUFACTURER
PROGRAMMER
Novag Industries Ltd.
David Kittinger
2050 USCF
1993
$249.00
1879 SSDF
Year:
MFR ELO:
Original Price:
Wiki ELO:
Model #:
9203
My Serial #:
047181
Processor OEM
Hitachi
Processor:
H8/300
Speed:
Type:
8 Bit
20/2 = 10 MHz
ROM:
32 KB
RAM:
1 KB
Battery Type:
6 x AA
Power Adapter:
9V DC 300 mA -/+
Display:
2x4P7S+16LEDs
Board Type:
Press Sensory
Overall Size:
Board Size:
7.3/4x7.3/4 in
103/4x10.3/4x1 in.
Options Select:
Button Select
Play Levels:
48
Opening Book:
12.6K Half Moves
Take Back:
148 Half Moves
Position Setup:
Available
Position Verify:
Available
Move Analysis:
Display Info:
Available
Available
Solve Mate:
Mate in 8
Save Game:
Available
Ponder:
Available
Search Depth:
18 Ply Max.
Provide Hint:
Available
Teach Mode:
Not Available
Change Sides:
Available
Active Level:
TM Level:
TR7
Infinite Level:
AN8
AT5
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 2013
Ply
FIDE
USCF
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1952
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2092
2031
Expert Level Electronic Table Top Chess Computer!