Author: Steven Juchnowski
Date: 18:29:08 09/19/98
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On the subject of old chess computers, apart from owning a Novag SuperConstellation, I also pocess a SciSys (Saitek) Mark V and a Turbostar 432. My impression was that Turbostar was slightly stronger than SuperConstellation at slower tournament play, but very much inferior at blitz chess. The Mark V which was released about 1982 was very weak but was probably one the first chess computers to have an analysis function. The analysis function was quite rudimentary compared to todays programs as it only predicted the opponents next move. The Mark V did not use a sensor chessboard, the moves were keyed in. The release of the SuperConstellation represented a leap in playing strength particularly at blitz chess. The SuperConstellation was used as a baseline by competitors for assessing playing strength of their models. Regards
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