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Subject: Re: Excalibur Grandmaster Chess Computer

Author: D Ridge

Date: 17:28:03 09/13/02

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On September 13, 2002 at 08:39:25, bryan whitby wrote:

>Does anyone own this chess computer as I am thinking of buying one. Is it
>reliable and works well ? What in your opinion is it's rating ? Any info would
>be greatly appreciated...thanks, Bryan
Hi Bryan,

I own two of these and love them. I am a collector of chess computers and have
an arsenal of over 40 chess computers at my disposal. The Excalibur GM is my
chess computer of choice for every day bashing.

It's full tournament size, has a feather touch auto response playing surface and
the board is vinyl so it takes a ton of abuse with out showing the slightest
sign of wear. Great for speed chess. Plays around 2000 to 2200 UCSF.

Pet Peeves -
It eats batteries...order the A/C adaptor. Main pet peeve is that you can't play
black from the bottom of the board. You have to turn the wholes computer around
or get up and sit on the other side of the table. Somewhat narrow opening book.

David



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