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Excalibur Grand Master Electronic Chess Computer Tournament-Size Chess Pieces. Relive 32 of the Worlds Greatest Chess Games. Equalizer with computer assistance. Enhanced Teaching Mode. Feather-Touch Auto Sensory Move Entry System. Endorsed by the U.S. Chess Federation and designed and developed with the cooperation of world chess champion Anatoly Karpov, this tournament-size chess computer will provide a suitable challenge for players of varying skill and experience levels. Featuring large, weighted playing pieces and an attractive vinyl playing surface, this electronic chess computer has a built-in auto sensory move entry system that is linked to a powerful chess computer. For head-to-head action in two-player mode, there are two large LCD windows with a countdown timer and dual chess clocks. The game’s “equalizer” mode offers analysis and hints so that beginners can compete on an equal level with more advanced players. In single-player mode, there are 100 different levels of play, including 5 teaching levels. Thirty-two of Anatoly Karpov’s greatest games, as well as 32 of the most popular chess openings, are stored in the computer’s memory. Unfinished games can also be stored in the computer’s memory for future use. The chess computer operates on four AA batteries or with a six-volt A/C adapter (not included). Official U.S. Chess Federation rulebook included. -Chris Burns
Customer Review: satisfied
I bought my husband, an avid chess player, Excaliber for Christmas. Overall it has been more than challenging for him on even the lowest settings. There are a few glitches off and on probably because of the sensitivity of the machine, and he has had to restart it more than once. It sometimes reads error although the space it is called on has not been in play or has no chess piece for awhile. My husband does not have good eyesight and we find the digital display quite small for older folks. There are several ways according to the enclosed pamphlet to reset, takeback moves, etc but once it says error it usually pretty much sticks to it until you restart the game. He still enjoys his Excaliber because of the challenge and regulation size, and he finds it easy to use