Sale & Swap 2008 Part 2

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There are no further chess computers for sale now, and there are unlikely to be more until Winter 2008/9.




Last update 7th April 2008.

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Scisys Leonardo Maestro  2  25 x 25

SOLD

Scisys Leonardo Maestro Module

This is, I think, a 6MHz A program module. The  manual is dated 1986 which would indicate that it is an early module. The sticker on the chip says 6A. Selective Search now has  the 6MHz A Maestro at 1811 Elo.

The module is fully working, and can be used in a Leonardo or Renaissance. The specification is a 6502 processor, 40 KB ROM and 8 KB RAM. It adds a 36,000 ply opening book (KSO) and 24 extra levels, as well as an improvement to the basic program. It comes with a copy of the manual ( in English, German or Dutch)

Price - £30

Scisys Leonardo Maestro  3  15 x 15

Saitek Renaissance

Many would agree that the Saitek Renaissance is one of the most attractive of tournament sized auto sensory chess computers. Its clean lines and attractive veneers make it very pleasing to the eye. The four leds per square, lcd chessboard and masses of features also make it a pleasure to play chess with. It runs on 4 C type batteries or mains power.

This chess computer is in full working order. It is also in good cosmetic condition as can be seen from the photographs. Just a few minor bumps and scratches from normal use.  One bump on the corner of the keypad/module cover. No lightspots.


This Renaissance comes with the Standard Program, set of original pieces, power supply and manual copy (several languages available). All as shown on the photos. The standard program has a rating of 1514 Elo (Wiki). Stronger modules can be obtained for it including various Maestro and Analyst modules, and the Brute Force module (2018 Elo).

Price - £225                                                       SOLD

Saitek Renaissance  1  20 x 20 Saitek Renaissance  2  20 x 20
Saitek Renaissance  4  20 x 20 Saitek Renaissance  3  20 x 20

Conchess Monarch

The Conchess Monarch was one of the earliest auto sensory chess computers made, dating from 1982. The Monarch has a full size  chessboard with 5cm squares. In total it measures 51cm x 51cm.

This Monarch is in full working order with all leds, reed switches and buttons functioning correctly. It is also in very good cosmetic condition as can be seen from the photographs. It has feint light spots.

The Monarch comes with the Standard Program cartridge, set of original pieces, power supply with UK plug and manual. All as shown on the photos. The Standard cartridge has a rating of 1426 Elo (Selective Search).

Price - £125                                         
SOLD                            

Conchess Monarch No.1  3  20 x 20 Conchess Monarch No.1  1  20 x 20
Conchess Monarch No.1  4  20 x 20
Conchess Monarch No.1  2  20 x 20

Conchess Ambassador

The Conchess Ambassador was one of the earliest auto sensory chess computers made, dating from 1982. The largest Conchess is the Monarch, the smallest the Escorter. The Ambassador stands in between them, having a 30 x 30 cm chessboard, which is a little smaller than a Mephisto Exclusive. The Conchess programmer was Ulf Rathsman, also responsible for the ubiquitous Mephisto MM II module program.

This Ambassador is in full working order with all leds, reed switches and buttons functioning correctly. It is also in very good cosmetic condition as can be seen from the photographs.

It comes with the Standard Program cartridge, set of original pieces (one non original black knight), manual, box and styrofoam inserts. No power supply. The Standard cartridge has a rating of 1426 Elo (Selective Search).

Price - £95                                                            
SOLD

Conchess Ambassador 10 20 x 20 Conchess Ambassador 7 20 x 21
Conchess Ambassador 9 20 x 21 Conchess Ambassador 8 20 x 21

Lexibook Travel Chess (LCG500)

Released in 2007 this is a peg sensory portable for hobby players.
It is in excellent, virtually new condition, and is in full working order.
Runs on 3 ‘AAA’ batteries.

Price - £5                                                                
SOLD

Lexibook Travel Chess 1 25 x 25

Fidelity Micro Chess Challenger (16 key version)

Direct competitor with the Novag Solo. They were released a few weeks apart in Spring 1987. Again a
neat, self contained keypad portable with integral chessboard and magnetic pieces. Moves are shown on the LCD display. It runs on 3 ‘AAA’ batteries. Wiki gives Elo 1087 as a rating, but it would be interesting to see the Solo and Micro head to head.

The Micro is in very good fully working condition. There is a knight missing, as you can see from the photo. If this is a problem a new set of magnetic pieces from a Chess King (as shown) can be provided. There is also the manual.

Price -  £10                                                                
SOLD

Fidelity Micro CC 1 25 x 25

Novag Allegro 4

Press sensory from 1989. Manual says 8 MHz, 4 KB ROM, 256B RAM.
Very good, fully working condition. Includes box, original manual and pieces, and pieces bag.
Runs on 6 AA batteries.

Price - £12                                                                  
SOLD
 

Novag Allegro 4 2 20 x 20
Novag Allegro 4 1 20 x 20

Saitek Team-Mate

Press sensory from 1988. 8 MHz, 16 KB ROM, 256 B RAM.  1450 Elo (Wiki).
Excellent, virtually new condition. Fully working.
Runs on 4 C batteries.

Price - £20                                                                    
SOLD

Saitek Team-Mate  1  25 x 25

Systema Horizon

Peg sensory portable for hobby players. Five styles of play.
Excellent, virtually new condition and fully working. It comes with the box, original manual and pieces, and documentation shown.
Runs on 4 AAA batteries.


Price - £10                                                                      
SOLD

Systema Horizon  1  25 x 25

Saitek Electronic Chessman

1996 vintage peg sensory portable with neat LCD display. For hobby players.
This one is fully working and in very good condition. It comes with the box, original manual and pieces, and documentation shown.
Runs on 2 ‘AAA’ batteries.


Price -  £15                                                                     
SOLD

 

Saitek Electronic Chessman  1  25 x 25

Fidelity Champion Sensory Chess Challenger

Fidelity’s Champion Sensory was released in 1981. It contains the 1980 World Championship winning program written by Dan and Kathy Spracklen in the Voice Sensory press sensory board. It is rated 1550 Elo by Wiki.

This Champion is in full working order, with all sensor pads, buttons and leds functioning correctly. The buttons on the rear panel require a firmish push. It is also in very good cosmetic condition as can be seen from the photographs. The case is also in good condition.


It comes with the carry case, manual in English, set of original pieces, and adaptor. All as shown in the photos.

Price - £50                                                                            SOLD

Fidelity Champion Sensory  1  20 x 20
Fidelity Champion Sensory  2  20 x 20
Fidelity Champion Sensory  3  20 x 20

Fidelity Voice Sensory Chess Challenger

Classic chess computer released in 1980. It had a Ron Nelson program rated at Elo 1394 (Wiki).

This Voice Sensory is in full working order, with all sensor pads, buttons and leds functioning correctly. It is also in very good cosmetic condition as can be seen from the photographs. The case is also in good condition.


It comes with the carry case, manual in English, set of original pieces, and adaptor. All as shown on the photos.

Price - £35    
                                                                                 SOLD                                                                 

Fidelity Voice Sensory  1  20 x 20
Fidelity Voice Sensory  2  20 x 20
Fidelity Voice Sensory  4  20 x 20

Mephisto Exclusive MM IV

The MM IV  was programmed by Ed Schroder and has a current Elo rating of 1904 (Wiki). I am selling the modules in an Exclusive board. The Exclusive MM IV is in full working order and the board is in sound condition. There are lightspots and a few bumps, which are shown in the photos, but these are not very noticeable in everyday use.

Included are the set of original Exclusive chess pieces, copy manual in English and adapter.

Price -  £100
                                                                                                 SOLD
 

Mephisto Exclusive MMIV  1  20 x 20
Mephisto Exclusive MMIV  3  20 x 20

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Mephisto Exclusive MMIV  2  20 x 20
Mephisto Exclusive MMIV  4  20 x 20
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