Author: Terry Giles
Date: 08:54:09 02/21/05
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On February 20, 2005 at 20:37:34, Steve B wrote: >>Some time ago I picked up a Fidelity Sensory Chess Challenger 8 from a >>second-hand store for 3 whole dollars. Actually, when I got it I didn't >>know which model it was as it came without a manual. But eventually I >>was able to identify it and I located a site from which I was able to purchase >>the manual. >> >>The machine works fine although it is of course a pushover for any >>reasonably good player. I suspect it is about 25 or more years old. >> >>So..a plain plastic machine, weak chess, very few options, a minimal >>opening book and yet I am fascinated by it. Maybe because of the fact that of >>all the chess computers I have, this is the only really old one... >>from an era when the fact that a machine could play a coherent game >>of chess seemed a miracle in itself. >hi Eric >well said >in those days 1979(date of CC8 release) it really was a marvel to have a machine >that could actually play a complete game of chess with you > >Best >Steve Hi guys, My first dedicated chess computer was the Fidelity Excellence which was programmed by Dan and Kathe Spracklen on a 8 bit 6502 CPU. I loved it, for me it was strong enough to give me a good game, I believe at the time it achieved a rating of approx 150BCF at tournament time controls. My only dissapointment was its rather limited 3000 move openings book. Eventually I sold it (for shame) which I now very much regret. I now own a Novag Sapphire portable which I have no chance of ever beating on anything but the weakest levels. I find that its not as convenient as a table top machine although I like the fact that I can use it when I'm travelling. Nowadays I tend to play against my PC programs, typically Chessmaster 9000 and occasionally even Genius 3. I've decided that I'm going to buy myself a new table top machine as with my level of playing strength I can purchase a tough opponent for a very reasonable price. I would estimate my playing strength to be about 135BCF, any recommendations?
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