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About Novag Model 9203 Zircon (1993) Electronic Chess Computer

ABOUT NOVAG ZIRCON MODEL 9203 ELECTRONIC CHESS COMPUTER

 

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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:

  • Tournament Level TR1 - TR8.
  • Average Time Level AT1 - AT8.
  • Sudden Death Level SD1 - SD8.
  • Fixed Depth Level FD1 - FD8.
  • Analysis Level AN1 - AN8.
  • Novice Level EA1 - EA8.

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.

 

Information on Novag Model 9203 Zircon (1993) Electronic Chess Computer
Novag Model 9203 Zircon (1993) Electronic Chess Computer

Technical Specification

Novag Zircon (1993)

Novag Model 9203 Zircon (1993) 2 x LCD Display
Novag Model 9203 Zircon (1993) Computer Label
Novag Model 9203 Zircon (1993) User Manual

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

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