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- Page 1 ChessGenius Exclusive M820 User manual for version 2018, C23 This user guide is a short introduction to the ChessGenius Eclusive chess computer. A more extensive instruction manual with details of all the features is obtainable from the MILLENNIUM website: http://www.computerchess.com/.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Important information ........................ 4 Safety instructions ......................4 Notes on storage and cleaning .................... 4 Notes on the power supply ....................4 Package contents........................ 4 First steps ..........................5 The buttons and their functions ..................5 Connecting the cables ......................5 Selecting the language...................... - Page 3 Menu: 2PLAY (two human players) ..................12 5.10 Menu: AUTO (computer plays itself) ................12 5.11 Menu: OPTS (advanced options) ..................12 5.11.1 Changing an option ....................12 5.11.2 OPTS: INVERT BOARD ....................12 5.11.3 OPTS: CABLE RIGHT....................13 5.11.4 OPTS: PERMANENT BRAIN ...................13 5.11.5 OPTS: TUTOR ......................13 5.11.6 OPTS: STYLE ......................13 5.11.7...
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Page 4: Important Information
1 Important information Before using this device, please read the following safety notes and operating instructions completely, and pay careful attention to them. Please store this user manual with the device, so that you can refer to it later if needed. If you later give this device to another user, please also give them this manual. Safety instructions Please note that this product is not a child’s toy within the meaning of Directive 2009/48/EC. -
Page 5: First Steps
1 computer unit (can also be used as a chess clock) with LCD display • 1 AC adaptor • 1 cable with two identical connectors, for connecting the computer unit to the chessboard • 1 user manual • 1 warranty card •... -
Page 6: Selecting The Language
Insert the connector into the chessboard (the socket on the board’s right-hand side) and also • into the left socket on the rear of the computer unit. Connect the AC adaptor to a power socket. A beep is emitted. • You can now choose the language. -
Page 7: Switching On And Off
You can now begin a game against the computer. Level ‘Normal 0’ is pre-set. If you want to • select a different level, please see 5.4. If you want the computer to play White, press GREEN twice (see also 5.2). •... -
Page 8: Symbols Displayed During The Game
At the same time, the red LEDs on the chessboard ‘blink’ to indicate the ‘from’ and ‘to’ squares alternately. After you move the computer’s piece, it may be necessary to complete a ‘special’ move. The LEDs indicate the square or squares where a piece must be placed or removed. If the computer gives check, its move is accompanied by a series of ‘beeps’. -
Page 9: Reset
Draw x3: Draw by threefold repetition • Draw50m: Draw by 50-move rule • DrawMat: Draw due to insufficient material (neither side can checkmate the • opponent) TooLong: The game cannot be continued, as it would exceed the available • memory space (maximum: approximately 220 moves for each side). Reset If you wish to delete all previous data: Disconnect the device from the power supply. -
Page 10: Info Screen: Analysis
Info screen: Analysis This screen provides you with insights into the computer’s thought process – including the continuation that it considers best for both sides, and a number expressing its evaluation of the current position. For example: German: English: Info screen: Permanent brain When the ‘Permanent Brain’... -
Page 11: Menu: Move
middle Also notice the signs in the of the line. Here, the 2D signs tell you that the ‘direction’ buttons are currently enabled for performing menu operations. Menu: MOVE If you select this item when it is your turn to move, the computer will compute and play the next move itself, and you can then take over the other colour. -
Page 12: Menu: Start Of The Game Score
Menu: START of the game score All the moves played are ‘retracted’. Menu: END of the game score After moves were retracted, the current position is restored. Menu: ANALY (analysis mode) The computer doesn’t play, but gives its ‘Analysis’ of moves you make. Menu: 2PLAY (two human players) The moves for each side are made by a human player. - Page 13 5.11.3 OPTS: CABLE RIGHT If you set this option to ‘X’ after rotating the chessboard physically, then ‘INVERT BOARD X’ will still mean that White is playing away from your end. 5.11.4 OPTS: PERMANENT BRAIN The computer continues ‘thinking’ when it is your turn to move. 5.11.5 OPTS: TUTOR The computer will warn you of your mistakes.
- Page 14 Export or import games in PGN format. For this, you will need the ‘PGN Tool’ application to be • installed on the PC/laptop. The application can be obtained from the Millennium website: http://www.millennium2000.de/support. Acquire updated versions of the chess program. For this, the ‘CGX_Update’ tool must be •...
- Page 15 This user manual, including excerpts thereof, may not be reproduced without prior written permission. Copyright © 2019, MILLENNIUM 2000 GmbH, Aschheim, Germany. (With update for CGX version C23, March 2018)
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