Novag Diablo

The Novag Diablo is a 16 bit machine; last in a line of high class Novag wooden auto-sensory boards which graced the chess computer scene from 1985 through to the early 90s. It has a current Wiki rating of 2043 Elo at Active chess and 2100 Elo at Tournament levels. A joy to own the Diablo has extensive features, including the possibility of linking to a Novag printer or a PC.

This Diablo is in very good condition, fairly represented in the photographs. It is functioning perfectly and comes with a set of original  pieces, the box and packaging shown, the original manual in English and a power adaptor.

Rather than sell it I would prefer a swap against one of the chess computers near the top of my Wish List. Please contact me if you have an idea for a fair swap.

Sold

SciSys Courier V

The Courier V is a very rare version of the SciSys Travel Mate II. Few have found their way into collections and only two have appeared on eBay. They were distributed mainly or exclusively in France.

This one is in good fully working condition. It is in fact the one shown in the Rare and SciSys sections of the website where you will find some more photos (link). It comes with a copy of the manual (in French).

I am interested in swapping it for something on my Wish List. Please contact me if you have an idea for a fair swap.

For Swap Only

Mephisto Nigel Short

You can read about the Mephisto Nigel Short in the ‘Rare’ section of the website. It was only distributed in the UK and is very rarely found anywhere else.

It has only recently been added to the Schachcomputer.info Wiki Active Chess rating list with a current rating of 2037 Elo. Selective Search has it on 1969 Elo.

This one is in very good condition and is functioning perfectly, apart from a lack of sound. Included in this offer is a copy manual in English, the original piece sets you see, the box and packaging.

This is a genuine Mephisto Nigel Short  with accessories, not to be confused with the modified Mephisto Milanos sold recently on eBay.

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CompuChess 1

This CompuChess machine has an important place in early chess computer history. I wrote about it in a Wiki article (see this link).

Offered is a CompuChess 1 Rev. A with the integral power supply and copy manual. The chess computer is in good condition and works well, but has one LED segment out, as shown in the photo.

Whilst not especially rare they are not seen very often for sale on eBay or elsewhere.

Price - £30          Sold

Boris Diplomat

In mid 1979 the Boris Diplomat was the first portable chess computer to appear on the market. Early the next year this second (brown) version was released.

This Boris Diplomat II comes with the original chess pieces and manual shown. It works from 6 x AA batteries (not supplied) and is in very good condition and perfect working order..

Price  -  £12         Sold
 

SciSys Executive Chess

1981 vintage. An interesting early portable machine. Rated 1108 Elo on the Wiki Active Chess list.

In very good condition and perfect working order. Comes complete with the box, carry bag and original manual.

Price  -  £25     Sold

SciSys Chess Partner 4000

This chess computer features an unusual method for setting the level of play, a sliding lever.

Included is the box, a set of original pieces, and copies of the manuals (in English and German).

Good condition. Operates off a 9V battery (not supplied)

Price  -  £12        Sold

SciSys Intercontinental Traveler

Includes the box and packaging, a set of original pieces, and the original manual (English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish etc).

Fully working and in very good condition.

Price  -  £10         Sold
 

Novag Micro III

This one dates from 1984. An improved version of Novag’s first peg sensory portable.

In good condition and fully working. The battery compartment lid is missing but this does not affect operation as 4 x AA batteries are a tight fit. Can also be worked from an adaptor (not supplied).

Comes with the box, set of original pieces and copy manuals (English, German).

Price  -  £15        Sold
 

Saitek Galileo

The item for sale consists of the Galileo board, set of original chess pieces with their wooden box, original manual (English, German, French and Dutch) and power adaptor. There is no additional program module, so the Galileo plays with the internal standard program currently rated at 1729 Elo by Selective Search. The chess computer is fully functional and in good condition, apart from some light scratches in the areas shown in the photos below.

Price  -  £100         Sold

Novag Constellation 3.6 MHz

One of the strongest chess computers around when it first appeared in 1984. Currently rated 1711 on the Wiki Active Chess list.

The chess computer is fully working and in good condition. It comes with a set of pieces and copy manual in English.

Price  -  £15      Sold
 

Excalibur Mirage

You could call the Excalibur Mirage the economy version of the Fidelity Phantom (see below). It is also a robot, moving its own pieces using a plotter type mechanism under the board. You reply using the press sensory playing surface. It will set the board up automatically, if you wish. It’s current rating at Active Chess is 1780 Elo.

This one is in close to new condition and is functioning perfectly. Included in this offer is the manual in English, the piece set and the storage bag, the power adaptor (USA type), box and packaging.

The Mirage also runs on 5 ‘C’ type batteries (not supplied).

 Sold

Fidelity Chesster Phantom ‘Eyeball’

Amongst the most entertaining of chess computers, if you are interested in owning a chess robot the ‘Eyeball’ is the machine to get. It’s features include a 300 word vocabulary, a coach function, an attract mode using the motion sensor at the front and a strong program which also includes a very easy, easy mode. At Active Chess when it ‘s trying it has a rating of 1852 Elo, the highest for the robots.

This one is in very good condition and is functioning perfectly. Included in the offer is the power adaptor (USA type), the manual in English, and the piece set and box you see.

This is the same machine that has featured in the Rare section of my website for the past few years (link).

 Sold   Price - £450

Mephisto Exclusive Lyon 32 bit ( with London Update )

Richard Lang’s Lyon 32 bit program is one of the strongest available in modules for the Mephisto boards, and the London program update makes it even stronger. The 68020 London program is currently rated 2220 Elo at Active Chess. It includes a 180,000 half-move opening book.

These Lyon modules are in an Exclusive board (40 x 40 cm) in which they function perfectly. Included in this offer are the board and original chess piece set you see, a power adaptor (English or Euro type), German (Lyon) and/or English (Genius) copy manuals plus the London update instructions.

The Exclusive board has some light spots but otherwise is in very good condition.

Sold      Price - £500