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These are the chess computers sold so far in January - March 2008.
Mephisto Atlanta SOLD
The Mephisto Atlanta has a strong program by Frans Morsch (best known for the PC program Fritz). Selective Search rates the Atlanta at 2221 Elo which makes it one of the strongest chess computers ever produced. (Link to Selective Search top ratings)
This example is in very good condition, as you can see from the photos. It functions perfectly under mains power or when using 6 x AA batteries (adaptor and batteries not included). A copy of the manual in English is included. A section of the manual in another language can be added if required. The box and lid shown are also included.
Price - £200 (280 Euros)
The item without packaging weighs 2.0 Kg. 12/12/07
Mephisto Berlin 68000 SOLD
The Mephisto Berlin is another strong chess computer, this time with a Richard Lang program. The Selective Search rating is 2126 Elo, although it had a rating against humans of 2221 Elo when the “human” rating was last published in 2005.
This chess computer is in good condition, but it has been well used, hence some of the gold key labels have faded with wear. It still functions fully and beats me easily. It requires mains power and therefore it comes with a suitable adaptor (UK plug). The full 178 page manual in six languages is included. The included chess pieces (as shown) are not original but are very similar to the Mephisto Berlin London pieces that I have, and the Berlin pieces shown on Wiki..
This chess computer might suit somebody who wants plenty of tough games rather than be kept as a collectors piece.
Price - £95 (135 Euros)
The item without packaging weighs 1.95 Kg. 12/12/07
Fidelity Champion Sensory Chess Challenger Septennial
A relatively rare chess computer sold in small numbers almost exclusively in the United States. It can be distinguished from the ordinary Champion by the piece symbols on the chessboard, the Septennial stickers on the chess computer and box, and the manual.
The Septennial is about 100 Elo stronger than the Champion (1650 Elo Wiki) and has many more features.
This is a Collectors piece which is in very good condition and is fully working. It comes with the box, styrofoam tray, copy manual, original pieces and adaptor (USA type).
Weight without packaging 2.9 Kg SOLD
Price - £275
Fidelity Voice Excellence (Model 6092)
The well known Fidelity Excellence with the addition of speech in four languages - English, German, French and Spanish. The languages are selectable using two switches on the side of the machine. Elo 1784 (Selective Search).
This chess computer is faulty. The rank leds at the side do not function at present. I have not tried a repair though there may have been an attempt before. In other respects it is in very good condition and it is possible to play a full game of chess against it using the file leds and voice.
It comes with the box, manual and original pieces. It works with 4 ‘C’ batteries or adaptor (not included).
Weight without packaging 1.3 Kg SOLD
Price - £25
Scisys Chess Companion
Quite an early Scisys and one which is comparatively difficult to find, particularly with the box.
This chess computer is faulty. The sixth rank leds do not work. I have not tried to mend it although the fault is perhaps just one joint requiring resoldering. The chess computer is otherwise in good condition and comes with the box, styrofoam inserts, plus original manual, pieces and adaptor (USA type).
Weight without packaging 1.8 Kg SOLD
Price - £10
Scisys Superstar 36K
Scisys’s flagship chess computer of 1984 which was intended to compete with the Novag Constellation and Fidelity Sensory 9.
Elo 1668. Works with the KSO openings module (not included).
This machine is in average condition. One of the piece compartment lid hinges is broken. However it is fully functioning and works with 6 ‘C’ batteries or adaptor (not included). The Superstar 36K comes with a copy of the manual.
Weight without packaging 1.1 Kg SOLD
Price - £20
Scisys Express 16K
A very neat portable which sold in large numbers. Elo 1440 (Wiki).
This Express 16K is in very good condition and is fully working. It comes with the leatherette pouch, the original pieces and a copy manual. It runs on 3 ‘AA’ batteries.
Weight without packaging 0.35 Kg SOLD
Price - £10
Saitek Electronic Chessman
1996 vintage peg sensory portable with neat LCD display. For hobby players.
This one is working fully and is in very good condition. It comes with the original manual and pieces, and runs on 2 ‘AAA’ batteries.
Weight without packaging 0.3 Kg SOLD
Price - £10
Tiger Trekker
A peg sensory portable with the addition of an LCD display. For hobby players.
This chess computer is in excellent fully working order.
It comes with the box and manual. Runs on 3 ‘AAA’ batteries.
Weight without packaging 0.37 Kg
Price - £5 SOLD
Tiger Protege
A keypad portable with LCD display to convey the moves. For hobby players.
This chess computer is virtually new. The packaging has only been opened to test it. It is in full working order.
It comes with the box, small chessboard with magnetic pieces, manual and batteries.
Weight without packaging 0.26 Kg SOLD
Price - £5
Systema 1460 Micro Chess
A clone of the Tiger Protege (above). It is a keypad portable with LCD display to convey the moves. For hobby players.
This chess computer is in very good and fully working condition.
It comes with the small chessboard with magnetic pieces, and manual. Runs on 3 ‘AAA’ batteries.
Weight without packaging 0.2 Kg SOLD
Price - £5
CXG Sphinx Chess Voyager
This looks and plays like an early peg sensory of 1982 vintage, but was in fact produced ten years later.
It is in excellent condition and fully working. Runs on 4 ‘AA’ batteries.
Weight without packaging 0.45 Kg SOLD
Price - £5
Scisys Senator
An Oldie of 1981 vintage. This is the German version of the Scisys Executive. They are quite rare, particularly outside Germany.
This one has been well used and is now only in fair condition. The battery cover is a little broken but this does not affect the functioning of the chess computer. It is in full working order as shown on the photos.
It uses 6 ‘AA’ batteries or adaptor (not supplied).
Weight without packaging 0.33 Kg SOLD
Price - £12
Scisys Concord II
A neat tabletop press sensory which sold in large numbers in the 1980s. It has the well regarded Kaare Danielsen 4K program and a Wiki rating of Elo 1430. This one is in good condition.
Weight without packaging 0.8 Kg SOLD
Price - £5
Scisys Rapier
The Scisys Rapier is quite rare. I had been looking for one with no success for two years, when out of the blue a vicar from West Bromwich emailed me offering one, but only the chessboard and pieces. Well I got all enthusiastic and offered him more than it was worth. A week later another showed up on eBay, with the box and manual. That’s collecting! They are difficult to find though.
Hobby/beginner standard chess.
This one is in good condition apart from the mark you see on d5. It is fully working and comes with the chess pieces and copy manual.
Price - £20 SOLD
Milton Bradley Phantom
The original Phantom.
Milton Bradley sold their Robot sensation under the name Grandmaster in the USA, and there they are relatively easy to find. In Germany the robot was called Milton, and there are quite a few. But in the UK it was called Phantom and not many were sold. So now they are rare. José’s Website shows the eBay sales over the last two years. Elo 1500 according to Wiki.
This Phantom is in very good condition. Many MBs have worn and discoloured playing surfaces but this one has had little wear and is still in good condition as the photos show. I have tested the Phantom by playing a game using the sensory surface and also with two Auto games and it works perfectly. It comes with the original power supply (UK plug), original manuals and chess pieces (no crowns). All as shown.
Price - £290 SOLD
Novag Sensor Dynamic
One of the earliest press sensory chess computers released by Novag, a forerunner to the Constellation. The Sensor Dynamic is quite hard to find, and little information is available about it.
This Sensor Dynamic is in very good fully working condition. It works well with an adaptor, the one which is included has an Australian type plug. A universal type adaptor (9 volts, 500mA, positive centre) is just as good (not supplied). It also works well with 6 ‘C’ batteries, but seems to be sensitive to voltage so rechargeables may not work.
It comes with the box, manual, original pieces in the usual black Novag bag, and the Australian power supply (if you request it).
Price - £20 SOLD
Fidelity Sensory 9
One of Fidelity’s big sellers, released in 1982. Tabletop press sensory with a 1528 Elo rating (Selective Search).
This Sensory 9 is in very good fully working condition. It works with 4 ‘C’ batteries or mains power supply (not included).
It comes with the original chess pieces and manual.
Price - £10 SOLD
Mephisto Manhattan
The Manhattan is in excellent, as new condition. The chess pieces are still in their sealed plastic bags and it is in full working order.
Runs on 4 ‘AA’ batteries or adaptor (not included). Elo 1683 (Wiki). It comes with the box, manual and pieces.
Weight without packaging 1.3 Kg
Price - £15 SOLD
Novag Solo
A neat, self contained keypad portable with integral chessboard and magnetic pieces. Moves are shown on the LCD display. The chess computer unit can be detached. The rating is 1280 Elo (Selective Search). It runs on 4 ‘AAA’ batteries.
This Solo is in very good fully working condition. It comes with a set of the original pieces, the box and copy manual (as shown).
Price - £10 SOLD
Fidelity Mini Sensory Chess Challenger
This Mini Sensory is in very good condition. It is fully working and comes with a copy manual. It runs on 6 ‘AA’ batteries or adaptor (not supplied). Wiki says 1300 Elo.
Price - £5 SOLD
Also Sold
Fidelity Elite Premiere
Fidelity Elite A/S
Mephisto Exclusive (Chinese Board) + MMII
Auto Response Board