That chess computer looks cool., especially the feature to be able to choose openings.
Another option: For around $15 you can get a used Nintendo Gameboy Pocket and Chessmaster cartridge that boots into play fast and offers a fairly keen challenge. Plus the "Welcome To ChessMaster" digital voice sample will always be classic...
Originally posted by KnightSlydernah - does not count!
For around $15 you can get a used Nintendo Gameboy Pocket and Chessmaster cartridge that boots into play fast and offers a fairly keen challenge. Plus the "Welcome To ChessMaster" digital voice sample will always be classic...
You could get a smart phone, but the trouble is they are too smart these days - you would be like a chimp on its way to eternity and back expecting to beat it - they're around 2800-2900 elo with a £20 prog.. good luck!
Its odd though i have 3 working computers
- fritz on my laptop - never play it - destroys me
- saitek master - a few games a week but not often - deadly except in a bad opening
- Excalibur £10 one - and it gets the most games because its will fall for my traps!
Well I have played the SSDF game!
Saitek Master BCF 188 vs Excalibur Einstein BCF 120
Saitek 0.05 seconds per move vs Excalibur 30 seconds per move...(A slight.. well 600 times advantage 🙂 )
Here you are - its so boring I called it a draw at move 50 - but note the Excalibur plays some 'tactics' and the Saitek with no time plays very repetitive moves. Its quite even, was expecting the Saitek (white) to win quicker.