Excalibur 747K Grand Master - Black by Excalibur at Toy Giant

Buy Excalibur 747K Grand Master - Black here. To find out more information or to view another item in this category, click next Checkers. To go back to where you were looking, use the "you are here" links below. While you are shopping, please visit our huge selection of Toys. Thank you for shopping at Toy Giant.biz!

Excalibur 747K Grand Master - Black by Checkers

Excalibur 747K Grand Master - Black by Excalibur
Price: $140.29
Updated on 12-7-2008.

Features

Grand Master/Black

Captures the essence of top level chess competition

Durable vinyl surface with precision magnetic sensors accurately tracks every move

Tournament chess pieces are official size and weight so they will not tip over during a game

2 large LCD displays with dual chess clocks/ 100 levels of play, plus 5 teaching modes, 32 book opening trainers, and 32 great games

Editorial Reviews
Endorsed by the U.S. Chess Federation and designed and developed with the cooperation of world chess champion Anatoly Karpov, this tournament-size chess game 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 game 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

Product Description
To give players the feeling of true tournament play, Excalibur has used a tournament sized vinyl surface with weighted tournament pieces. The unique auto-sensory feature allows you to gently raise a pieced from one square and place it on the next, and the game will automatically sense your movement. Plus, there are two LCD displays, one on each side of the board, with individual controls so one or two people can play! Enjoy a great challenging game against a friend even when your levels are different. The Grandmaster acts as an equalizer by giving either player hints and the option to receive a threat warning when a piece is under attack. In advanced 2-player mode, it also acts as an advisor by keeping score and recommending moves. What a great way to improve your game. Features built-in dual chess clocks, large chess pieces with 3-1/2-inch king, 32-ply take-back, super strong 2200 rating, one or two player mode with scoring hints and analysis, 100 levels of play, five teach modes and 32 "Greatest Games." Requires 4 "AA" alkaline batteries (not included).

Reader Reviews
First I'll list the few things I like about this product: I like that it's a tournament sized board with a feel that will be familiar to chess tournament players. I like that it is auto-sensory (senses the movement of pieces without pressing down on a square). I like that one of the playing levels tries to match the human players play rate (if a human plays quickly at first, then slows down in mid-game, the computer will do the same). Everything else is negative. The quality of workmanship is quite poor. The vinyl play surface is merely glued on, and starts to peel quickly. The computer plays a weaker game of chess than the comparably priced units from Saitek and Novag, and lacks several features that are common in high end chess machines. And the method of communication with the player (LCD notation only) makes rapid chess very difficult. The approx $200 price tag seems attractive compared to the other available auto-sensory boards (novag citrine at $350, Saitek Exclusive at over $500), but those machines are much nicer and stronger (though all play pitifully compared to modern PCs).

Excalibur 747K Grand Master - Black
List Price: $199.99
Available from Amazon
Price: $140.29
Updated on 12-7-2008.

NOTICE: All prices, availability, and specifications
are subject to verification by their respective retailers.

Contact Us