ABOUT NOVAG SAPPHIRE MODEL 9204 ELECTRONIC TRAVEL CHESS COMPUTER
The NOVAG SAPPHIRE is the latest Chess Computer from NOVAG with H8 RISC-Style Technology, which offers an array of new features such as : the computer is learning from its play so as not to repeat bad moves. The new SAPPHIRE has incorporated Hash-Tables to significantly improve the chess computer's play, especially the endgame play.
NOVAG SAPPHIRE Features. - Picture taken from the Novag Product catalog.
MAIN NOVAG SAPPHIRE MODEL 9204 GAME CHARACTERISTICS
- Strong H8 RISC style processor with a 64k program memory and 128k working area.
- 56 play levels to match your skill including Blitz, Tournament, Training, Analytic and Novice levels.
- 24 levels RE-PROGRAMMABLE: personalize the Blitz and Tournament time controls.
- Independent level settings for White and Black.
Wealth of analysis tools including:
- 118k Hash-Table, approximately 64 Positions to significantly improve the computer's play, especially in the END Game.
- 28 ply Depth Search can find mate-in-14 moves.
- 36,000 pre-stored openings from MASTER CHESS to a maximum depth of 60 ply.
- 3,000 Position User Programmable Opening Book.
- Auto-play: the computer will play out a game which you can then restore and replay either at your own speed or with a move played every couple of seconds.
- Complete Game Review: The computer will go through a game and recommend alternative moves for black, white or both.
- Verify / Setup any position, next best move, referee mode, easy mode and four stage sound switch.
- Up to 9 ply principle variation displayed.
The SAPPHIRE learns from its mistakes: SAPPHIRE remembers up to 140 positions from games where its score has suddenly dropped. Next time the SAPPHIRE will avoid the same mistake.
64 Game Storage: The SAPPHIRE can store, recall and replay up to 64 complete games = 10,000 moves.
LCD Display: The cleverly arranged Liquid Crystal Display shows a multitude of playing features:
- Scrolling of move list.
- Dynamic move evaluation.
- Auto-play.
- Information of current game setting.
- Mate announcement.
- Clock times.
- Hint function and training mode.
- Game verification.
- Move take back up to 400 ply.
- Depth search etc.
Opening Book: Vary the style of play by selecting active or passive opening book, selective of full width search, with or without extensions, and by selecting one of 4 levels of randomness.
Connectivity: The SAPPHIRE connects to NOVAG’S unique SUPER SYSTEM which allows you to record and display its full thought processes on most types of home computer and even to display the game, move by move, on a Domestic Color TV.
Excerpts taken from the NOVAG SAPPHIRE user manual and box.
Technical Specification
Novag Sapphire (1994)
External Board
Protective Wallet
User Manual
Spacious Mind
Schachcomputer.Info
Active 2017
Tourn. 2015
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MANUFACTURER
PROGRAMMER
Novag Industries Ltd.
David Kittinger
2383 USCF
1994
$395.00
2091 SSDF
Year:
MFR ELO:
Original Price:
Wiki ELO:
Model #:
9304
My Serial #:
14177
Processor OEM
Hitachi
Processor:
H8/325
Speed:
Type:
8 Bit
26.6 MHz
ROM:
64 KB
RAM:
11KB+118K Hash
Battery Type:
4 x AAA
Power Adapter:
9V D/C -/+ 300mA
Display:
LCD 4 Pos 7 Seg
Board Type:
External Board
Overall Size:
Board Size:
6.7/8x6.7/8 in
3.1/8x6.1/8x3/4 in
Options Select:
Button Select
Play Levels:
56 + 24 User Def.
Opening Book:
36K Half Moves
Take Back:
140 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:
28 Ply max.
Provide Hint:
Available
Teach Mode:
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 95
CCNS 95
Ply 95
FIDE
USCF
2302
2328
2274
2233
2170
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