{"product_id":"garage-sale-item-millennium-chess-computer-chess-genius-pro","title":"DEAL ITEM: Millennium Chess Computer - Chess Genius PRO","description":"\u003cp\u003eOpen box item, great deal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeal items are products that may be new, slightly used, or in some way not suitable as a regular price product. Products may become deal items for any reason, box damage, not regular stock, imperfect, or slight damage. Sometimes new products arrive with small small scratches or dents that disqualify as new during quality control checks at the warehouse. Defects may at times be hardly noticeable and at other times quite obvious but a reasonable effort is made to portray accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Item Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/s3.chesshouse.com\/manuals\/M812%20ChessGeniusPro_Manual_English.pdf\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Millennium Chess Genius Pro is the ideal chess computer for club and tournament players of all skill levels.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's one of the most powerful chess computers of all time, featuring the world-champion software ChessGenius by Richard Lang!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the much-publicized launch of MILLENNIUM Chess Genius in late autumn 2015, we now see the significantly improved performance and enhanced, more elegant, version of Chess Genius PRO. Many ideas expressed by users have been incorporated in this new computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenius Pro plays at a significantly higher skill level of more than 2200 ELO (2400 USCF).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe changes are visual as well, new pieces in an exclusive white and black chrome, along with felt and significantly improved sensor board and pressure point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware Improvements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignificantly improved sensor board with smooth-running pressure point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5x faster processor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5x more RAM memory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic power supply detection-connected power supply switches off the sleep mode during 24 hours for long term analyzing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoftware Improvements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree different options for Openings:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo opening book, computer calculates by itself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Classic London Book\" of 57,000 positions (3x larger)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Modern Book\" with over 100,000 positions completely new library of modern opening variations by HIARCS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved sleep mode with extended wake cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay of move numbers in INFO mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew \"Mate in X\" feature for problem solving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall, the Pro is a significant performance improvement, an ideal choice for improving, regular, or ambitious players. The playing algorithms and therefore playing style is adjusted and enhanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDue to the increased processor performance it's recommended to use an AC power supply sold separately. The battery operation is fine, however the playing time rates well below that of the previous model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlaying levels and playing difficulty:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountless levels especially for beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVirtually unlimited number of levels of difficulty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes demanding tournament levels suitable for skilled players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage time per move\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax overall duration of game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial \"Mate in X\" stage for problem solving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows suggested moves (best, second, third best etc. moves given position)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEspecially for chess experts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice of 2 libraries of opening moves: the \"Classic London Book\", with approximately 57,000 positions, and the \"Modern Book\", with more than 100,000 positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile analysis mode (text displays and chessboard display)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay analysis of positions, main variants and move number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter any chess position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEspecially for novices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChess trainer: Warns about bad moves, offers to take them back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes suggestions for improvement to help make better moves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp function: Shows all permitted moves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures and ease of use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvenient menu system makes it easy to adjust system settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge back-lit display: shows the entire chessboard, plus help text and menu system text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-large chessboard: 20 x 20 cm (7.9 x 7.9 in) playing area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultilingual user interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent match modes: Player vs. computer, player vs. player etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved energy saving mode with longer active times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower port for AC adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic power supply detection to switch off the power-saving mode in network operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical data:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessor: ARM Cortex M4 \/ 120 MHz, RAM: 160 KB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChessboard: Pressure sensor board, magnetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay: Back-lit chessboard display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMenu operation: 7 languages, text-based\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguages: GB \/ DE \/ FR \/ NL \/ ES \/ IT \/ RU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftware: Original CHESS GENIUS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: 3 x AA alkaline batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower port available (Adapter sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: approx. 30 x 27.5 x 3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChessboard dimensions: 20 x 20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIMPORTANT:\u003c\/b\u003e We have noted a few minor design issues, which have been submitted to the manufacturer:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe unit's factory default language is German. When the unit is reset (from loss of power or from pressing the reset button) it will default back to German. This is fixed simply by pressing the reset button, then the \u003cb\u003eRight Arrow\u003c\/b\u003e and the Green \u003cb\u003eENT\u003c\/b\u003e button.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMOST, but not ALL pieces will fit in the storage compartment below the unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrast adjustment settings do not appear to function correctly and in most cases do nothing at all for the display. In the units that we tested, all displays already were in the most optimal contrast setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"35G","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35104991477917,"sku":"GS251","price":129.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0435\/8235\/7661\/products\/garage-sale-item-millennium-chess-computer-chess-genius-pro-22866570305.jpg?v=1594896173","url":"https:\/\/chesshouse98-com.myshopify.com\/products\/garage-sale-item-millennium-chess-computer-chess-genius-pro","provider":"chesshouse98.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}