Todays handheld chess computer has come a long way from electronic
chess of old. They have superb (and variable) strength and are very useful in game
improvement. There's no such thing as CHESS COMPUTERS that are too strong for any player. The
software for any machine has settings from 'novice' to 'expert' so that the computer chess game
is enjoyable and meaningful to any player. The electronic chess screen graphics have improved so that
each piece is distinguishable where the hand held machine is a PDA type computer. The opening database
possibilities in computer chess are enhanced (called the 'opening book') and in most case span several thousand opening possibilities.
Every chess computer has ELO ratings that indicate the machine strength - more applicable to stronger players. What is an ELO
rating? The English Chess Federation have a rating abbreviated to ECF. This rating multiplied by 8 then adding 600
would result in an equivilent ELO metric. Electronic chess machines that have over 1500 are regarded as strong - there are also
computers we have that go up to and over elo 2000. Only very strong players are a challenge to those machines.
What you have to ask yourself is - are you feeling lucky? Well, are you? Actually, even Clint himself would be challenged
by the strongest database settings for these state of the art electronic, database loaded computer chess games.
Items Ordered by Price: Low to High
CM2013 Saitek Travel Chess Computer Starter computer chess machine with suprising strength, settings on many levels and software allows particularly easy settings. An electronic chess marvel and great for training, tutoring for game improvement
64 playing levels: Fun, Casual, Blitz, Bronstein, Bonus Timer, Tournament, Fixed Depth and Tactical
16 stored database opening systems
14-move Take Back - experiment and learn
11 Teach Modes - learning made easy
Sensory Chess Board -easy error free move entry
Peg Pieces - secure
4-Digit LCD Display
Inbuilt chess clock - sharpen your skills
Protective cover for your travels
Unfinished chess game held in memory - pick up where you left off
Automatic Power down feature - conserve battery life
CM2001 Saitek Advanced Travel Chess Computer The Saitek Advanced Travel Chess Computer is a Peg Sensory powerhouse with an estimated elo rating of 1500. It has a clever combination of electronic chess features tailored to suit anyone from chess beginners to the most accomplished players depending on the level you select. This compact travel Chess computer offers a wide selection of special features designed to enhance your game. You can play Chess on the go from fun levels, club levels, and through to advanced levels. The computer can be used for two humans or for an electronic opponent. It comes with secured peg pieces, LCD display, built-in Chess Clock, a protective cover for your travels and piece storage compartment. Uses 3 AAA batteries (not included). It measures 8 inch x 5 ½ inch x 1 ½ inch & has a 3/8 inch King. Here's the full spec:
64 playing levels: Beginner, Normal, Training, Tournament, Blitz and Mate Search
All Major Opening Systems
30-move Take Back - experiment and learn
Info Mode - to see inside the computers mind
Position Evaluation Feature
Option to Play Against the Computer or Friend
Setup Option - to try new positions and moves
Sensory Chess Board -easy error free move entry
Peg Pieces - secure
4-Digit LCD Display
Built-in Chess Clock - sharpen your skills
Protective Cover for Your Travels
Piece Storage Compartment
unfinished game held in memory(up to 30 moves)- pick up where you left off
Automatic Power down feature - conserve battery life
CM2006 Saitek Kasparov Maestro Travel Chess Computer For handheld chess computers - the Maestro is Saitek's strongest and best PDA style chess computer with excellent electronic chess engine. Touch screen displaying game, clocks, evaluation, etc. This electronic chess machine allow every feature normally only seen on expensive desk top models. It has a back light setting and a screen contrast settings and extended range of player strengths. The price and functionality ratio can't really be beaten, i.e. what is available for the price is very good, with significant software strength to boot. Moves are made with a stylus housed integrally. The in-built software allows 100 playing levels to choose from which makes it easy for the novice and challenging for the chess expert. The machine also has a protective cover for easy portability in a jacket pocket. Hints, take-back, game memory, backlight, battery save. Size 130x82mm. Estimated rating 125 BCF/1600 Elo which is enough for the strongest club player.
100 Playing Levels: 60 Fun and 40 Competition
Hints, Tips and Coach Mode available
Database of most major opening systems
64 Study Positions - see how the experts do it
Take-back and replay over 200 moves for experimentation and learning
Setup Option – try out new positions and moves
Touch Sensor Screen – all on-screen action; no small pieces to move
Backlit blue LCD display – clear visibility in all light conditions (with option to turn off to conserve battery power)
Stylus housed integrally
Protective Cover for added screen protection
Built-in Chess Clock
Unfinished games held in memory
Automatic Power Down feature to save battery life (2 * AAA batteries needed)
CM2008 Excalibur Stylus Touch Chess Computer Excalibur stylus touch chess computer - portable and very easy to use - with a PDA metaphor. No need for confusing buttons - this model has everything on the screen to tap for actions to execute. Enhanced Picture. Pull out stylus to choose a piece and tap the square you want to move it to. Play against the computer or use it as a portable travel set to compete against a partner or to set up study games from books and newspapers. Includes carrying pouch, teaching modes and rating functions, along with lots more features typical of full tabletop models. This revised version allows the playing of chess and also of draughts. Here's the full spec:
CM2003 Novag Star Opal Chess Computer The electronic chess computer 'Star Opal' is an improved version of the Opal Plus - mainly through improved software strength and capability. It features a 12.5cm square press sensory board with staunton pieces with magnetic bases. It's software includes an opening database with over 128 playing levels loaded into memory and an 8500 ply opening book. The current position is stored in memory when it is switched off. Includes take-back function, hint and referee features. This chess computer needs four regular AAA batteries. READ MORE...
CM2009 Novag Star Ruby Handheld Chess Computer Novag's slim-line touch screen portable electronic chess machine, with particularly high software strength program and wonderful ease of use, as well as plenty of features. Stronger computer chess engine than the Maestro. More than than 128 playing levels, 8,000+ position database opening book. The display shows board and pieces, and the software also gives analysis, evaluations and clock times, etc. Quality anodized metal 89x129mm body, screen size 62x70mm. Very good battery life. Contrast settings. Uses 3xAAA batteries. 160 BCF/1880 Elo!
New touch screen LCD chessboard
Pen input provides easy access to many game options and chess pieces cannot be lost.
Adjustable contrast.
Advanced high speed RISC processor chip with energy saving CMOS technology.
112 preset playing levels.
Over 8,000 pre-stored database openings from Master Chess, with fascinating middle game and end game strategies.
Take Back (up to 104 half moves) function for easy correction of weak or wrong moves as well as HINT and REFEREE features if you need advice.
Position set-up for problem solving.
Programmed in accordance with the International Chess Rules, software knows en-passant moves, castlings and pawn promotion.
CM2012 Excalibur Talking Touch Screen Hand Held Chess Computer Stylus operated portable handheld chess computer - now with a backlight! Easy-read chess figures and a large LCD screen. Works just like expensive, hi-tech PDA with a particularly strong processor. Excalibur have utilised their 'New York Times' cache not just in name, but also edited by Robert Byrne, the renowned chess columnist from The New York Times - who won 7 medals and represented his country 9 times in chess olympiads. It's a deluxe multi feature chess computer that you can play against - or - with 500 New York Times legacy game-improving puzzles, to hone your chess ability through working through the challenges. Move a piece with just a touch of the stylus. Dimensions are approx. 100mm by 140mm. The unit takes 2 AAA batteries. It is enclosed in an elegant but heavy-duty case that both protects and looks great. Packed with features you’d expect from a software driven chess machine leader like Excalibur.
136 levels for variable strength play
Beginners teaching mode
Estimates your tournament rating
Can choose the opening you want to practice
Stylus shipped in compartment in back of computer - also has wallet to store
Most readable chess figures ever on a pocket chess computer!
Large, clear LCD makes it easy to play
ELO 2000 rating–capable of beating most chess players on highest setting
Voice vocabulary in three languages–English, French and German
136 levels of play adjust from beginner to veteran tournament player
CM2010 Saitek Kasparov Expert Chess Computer Saitek's strongest and most sophisticated electronic chess computer and superbly built machine. The Mephisto Expert Travel Chess Computer (considered both hand held and desktop - its both portable and can sit on a desk) has a particularly high standard of quality in the build and is Saitek's strongest computer. Strength combined with many advanced software features makes this the ultimate compact computer available for anyone up to the expert chess player at senior tournament level. High quality peg style plug-in with advanced software technology and revolutionary processor chip. Brilliantly designed with good sized easy-to-see pieces. Display gives user selectable info incl. analysis, hints and evaluation of position etc. Plus coaching feature. 6,000 position database opening book. 230x182mm (9 inch x 7 inch) overall, playing area 112x112mm (4.5 inches square). Estimated rating 175 BCF/2000 Elo (unless you're Kasparov you won't beat it's strongest settings! If you are Kasparov, pop in and give us some training...). Just needs four regular AA Batteries. READ MORE...
Chess Computers
Our wide variety of chess computers at ChessBaron range from handheld machines to state-of-the-art
serious electronic chess computers for serious game improvement. If you need electronic chess excellence, with
a database of significant opening, middle game and end game capacity, choose one of our Novag, Excalibur or Saitek chess
computers. We all have to make a living. Make a living as the next Kasparov.
