Chess Pal

Fidelity Chess Pal
 
Computer name:  Fidelity Chess Pal
Manufacturer:     Fidelity Electronics
Dates from:     1990
Dimensions:     27.1 x 24.6 x 2 cm
Power supply:     4 AA batteries
Processor:     Hitachi HMCS40, 0.6 MHz
Memory:     2k x 10 Bit ROM, 160 x 4 Bit RAM
Programmer(s): David Levy, Mark Taylor
Rating:     beginners (Elo 1087)
Other details:  4-digit LCD screen
Operated with control panel (no sensor board)
CXG-ish chessmen, but unstable (no weight in base)
   
   

  EXAMPLE GAME:


  White: Fritz 8 (1 ply)

  Black: Fidelity Chess Pal (± 10 seconds / move)

  (Result: won by white)

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.O-O Nxe4 6.d4 Nxd4 7.Nxd4 exd4 8.Qxd4 Nd6 9.Re1+ Be7 10.Qxg7 Rf8 11.Qxh7 c5 12.Nc3 b5 13.Nd5 bxa4 14.Nf6# An animation of the game can be seen if you have Java installed.

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