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Subject: Re: For Steve B, a question....

Author: Ross Boyd

Date: 08:04:01 05/16/05

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On May 16, 2005 at 07:43:14, Steve B wrote:

>>And now, THE QUESTION!
>>
>>I now own a Hanimex HCG1900. It looks identical to the Chess 2001, or Euro
>>ComputaChess Champ from your pics. Its exactly the same chassis with red and
>>gold squares. On the underside is an access plate. Under the plate is a chip
>>badged "Copyright 1983 Newcrest Technology Ltd Hong Kong" and is an 8330X7.
>>
>>Can you tell me who the author is? It apparently achieved good results in the
>>European Championship sometime around 1981 (not sure exactly which year). I've
>>been vaguely looking for this information for almost twenty years.  True!
>
>
>Hi Ross
>thanks for the kind comments on my collection
>
>the Hanimex 1900 has the identical program as the Chess 2001
>the program is none other then  Richard Langs ..Cyrus II
>
>Best
>Steve

I KNEW IT!

It plays just like a Lang program. So that's great news. And now, at last, I can
get a good night's sleep. :-) You've made my decade.

Yet one more question...

Of all your computers which one do you enjoy playing the most, I mean, in terms
of luxury and playing strength (with the emphasis on luxury)?

Decadent Regards,

Ross








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