Mephisto Talking Chess Trainer

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Mephisto Talking Chess Trainer

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Hi,

as my chess computers are still in transit, I have bought a Mephisto Talking Chess Trainer to be able to play a few games...

I have chosen this model because it was one I did not have... and also because it was not expensive :wink:

But I must say that it is quite disappointing : It is weak, the pieces have neigher felt nor magnet and slide to adjacent squares each time you move the computer.

Well, in conclusion, not a true Mephisto...

Alain
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Re: Mephisto Talking Chess Trainer

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Alain wrote:Hi,

as my chess computers are still in transit, I have bought a Mephisto Talking Chess Trainer to be able to play a few games...

I have chosen this model because it was one I did not have... and also because it was not expensive :wink:

But I must say that it is quite disappointing : It is weak, the pieces have neigher felt nor magnet and slide to adjacent squares each time you move the computer.

Well, in conclusion, not a true Mephisto...

Alain
Hi Alain, IMO if a modern day chess computer has a voice, it is there
to disguise other shortcomings in the computer, in most cases playing
strength. In the case of yours it seems they went cheap on the playing
pieces as well. The word "Trainer" is, of course, a joke.
Rgds,
Larry
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Re: Mephisto Talking Chess Trainer

Post by Steve B »

Alain wrote:Hi,

as my chess computers are still in transit, I have bought a Mephisto Talking Chess Trainer

Hi Alain
Thats an interesting idea for your next Paris/Seattle Tournament
all computers must have a voice feature

Fidelity EAG 2100 Regards
Steve
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