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Gandalf, are you using a VPN? There are some VPN configurations that upset the system and produce that horrid banned page. Just a thought🤔

Paul

I think this the old Sargon 2.5 from the first auto response board days. Unless I am much mistaken. Playing this program is like stepping back in time to when programs would pawn pop as a matter of course and shuffle pieces too and fro’ in complex positions😀

Hi Scally,
Many thanks for the heads up. I’ve been hoping and waiting for a Spracklin based emulation and the elite V2 seems the perfect candidate. This chess machine seems to get better and better👍 All the best,
Paul

Hi Eric,
Fear not, you are on my to do list. It’s been such a chaotic time organising my business etc. But I have other forgotten👍
Paul

Hi Christian Harry, I can give you some tips if you own the Revelation II chess computer. If not I’m not sure how helpful my suggestions might be. Anyway, here goes. I suggest you set skill to level 1. Also set the engine speed to 0.01% or the lowest it will go. Also if you can, turn off the ponder ...

Hi Greg, Ha! I just replied on another thread. Should have checked mine first. So glad you are enjoying this program. I totally agree. It is a very balanced and cunning opponent and the most enjoyable to play against in my opinion. I also have wondered about the version of Komodo that uses the Monte...

fourthirty wrote:Enjoying my matches against Komodo now...
Greg

Hi Greg,
really glad to hear you are enjoying Komodo. Told you it was a lovely program to play against😀👍

Paul

Hi Gregg, Good for you. Komodo seems well versed in a range of Sicilian systems and it executes them with aggressive aplomb. This of course includes the Sicilian Dragon. Komodo remains my favourite chess program currently and I really look forward to our matches👍 Schachspieler. many than...

No luck. So to access the Robot Adversary PDF manual you can download it from Alain's excellent website here, http://www.zanchetta.net Click on 'Chess Computers' next to 'Home'. Unfortunately it is currently only available in German. This link takes you directly to the PDF http://alain.zanchetta.fre...

Hi Schachspieler,

I have tried to send you a private message but it is currently stuck in my out box. I'll try a modified one but Ive no idea why this would happen. Apologies,

Paul H

Hi Steve, I’m glad you liked my Novag Robot preview. I have been having a fun time playing through your Robot games this afternoon. The emotion function definitely seems to add an extra dimension to the experience. Can’t wait to have it added my Rev II. Regarding emulation vs actual ownership, I kin...

Hi Guys, Yes indeed, I have been waltzing my way through the Revelation Anniversary upgrade AND enjoying the new Novag Robot Adversary emulation from the peerless Ruud Martin and Phoenix Chess Systems. My Robot is minus the sound speaker but highly entertaining nonetheless. The Anniversary chip set ...

Most if not all problems with the early King modules was due to flux being left on the boards during manufacture. Because of extreme temperature changes during transit, the flux liquified and solidified, and as it conducts electricity caused short-circuits. The boards should have been cleaned durin...

Hi Al, Thanks so much for posting those technical details. Really helpful and its great that there will now be 20 programmes to choose a good thrashing from :shock: . I imagine that the king emulations now run at the correct 30mhz? I can see the dilemma for the collectors and initially the thought o...

Hi Guys,

Merry Christmas to you all. I have a family friend staying with us and he insists on an afternoon team effort eg him and I fuelled by Christmas cheer vs RISC 2500 on the RevII. At least we will be too merry to feel the pain of a mate in 7🤪

Best wishes,

Paul H