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- Sargon1972
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the search for collectors and there chesscomputers
Hi Guys,
Well i have some site,s where i search for mine chess computers, witch i want to collect
Well yesterday i was able to find a Chafitz ARB 2.5 , it was the first release of the Sargon ARB Board
I called and we made a agreement about the price.
Well i had to drive 1.45 min. to get there.
When i arrived the computer was standing ready, it was in very good conditions after all those years, so i was happy....but i went much happier when i looked to the Module, Grandmaster Series 4.0
Also the original ticket was there and manual .
The computer worked 100% , so the deal was made very quick.
I can say, it was not expensive, but also not that cheap.
So happy regards,Hans
Well i have some site,s where i search for mine chess computers, witch i want to collect
Well yesterday i was able to find a Chafitz ARB 2.5 , it was the first release of the Sargon ARB Board
I called and we made a agreement about the price.
Well i had to drive 1.45 min. to get there.
When i arrived the computer was standing ready, it was in very good conditions after all those years, so i was happy....but i went much happier when i looked to the Module, Grandmaster Series 4.0
Also the original ticket was there and manual .
The computer worked 100% , so the deal was made very quick.
I can say, it was not expensive, but also not that cheap.
So happy regards,Hans
Hello
I am from Netherlands and many years involved with computerchess
It,s a way of life i suppose :p
Kr,Hans
I am from Netherlands and many years involved with computerchess
It,s a way of life i suppose :p
Kr,Hans
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Congrats Hans!
the problem for Americans is that there are not a lot of collector's
I could drive for 3000 miles and not find one person with an old chess computer ..except for Alain!
perhaps I will take a drive and see if I can find:
London 68000 module
Berlin -London 68000
Peri-Alpha
Hopless Regards
Steve
the problem for Americans is that there are not a lot of collector's
I could drive for 3000 miles and not find one person with an old chess computer ..except for Alain!
perhaps I will take a drive and see if I can find:
London 68000 module
Berlin -London 68000
Peri-Alpha
Hopless Regards
Steve
- Sargon1972
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Hi Steve,Steve B wrote:Congrats Hans!
the problem for Americans is that there are not a lot of collector's
I could drive for 3000 miles and not find one person with an old chess computer ..except for Alain!
perhaps I will take a drive and see if I can find:
London 68000 module
Berlin -London 68000
Peri-Alpha
Hopless Regards
Steve
3000 miles , drive?
I bet when u fly 3000miles u will find at least 1
Well i have some sites, where not many look, so i see it as a small fishing pool. But not regular u find chess computers u like ore search there. U have to get lucky also. yesterday i was lucky
But that is also the thrill ,excitement as a collector i think.
Well i go fish again
Kr,Hans
Hello
I am from Netherlands and many years involved with computerchess
It,s a way of life i suppose :p
Kr,Hans
I am from Netherlands and many years involved with computerchess
It,s a way of life i suppose :p
Kr,Hans
- Sargon1972
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Hi Alain,Alain wrote:Well done !
Well i see now, and heard u are moved from France to USA.
I think i drive tomorrow in the near of Saints and visit your old house
I hope to find some chess computers witch i did see when i was visiting u
By the way how was the wine?
I need a Van
Kr,Hans
Hello
I am from Netherlands and many years involved with computerchess
It,s a way of life i suppose :p
Kr,Hans
I am from Netherlands and many years involved with computerchess
It,s a way of life i suppose :p
Kr,Hans
Hi,
congrats!
i saw also the offer...
http://www.aanbod.be/zoeken/?r=3338&s=&c=schaak
I not have to drive 3000Miles, but some hundreds kilometer.
To far away...no time.
It seems to be in perfect conditions.
many fun with it, Hans.
@Alain:
Nice to hear from you. All the best for you and your family.
Best José
congrats!
i saw also the offer...
http://www.aanbod.be/zoeken/?r=3338&s=&c=schaak
I not have to drive 3000Miles, but some hundreds kilometer.
To far away...no time.
It seems to be in perfect conditions.
many fun with it, Hans.
@Alain:
Nice to hear from you. All the best for you and your family.
Best José
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Is also exactly 1:45 hours away from you. But then it was just a big random. However ... a lucky punch and great bargain.Sargon1972 wrote:Hi Jose,
Well that one u mean with ure link, i also asked the owner but that one was already sold.
I did buy another also in very good conditions.
Kr,Hans
The Version 4.0 ist ultrarare to find and i think the playing strength is much higher as a sargon 2.5.
Playing Regards
José
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Version 3.5 is Ultra Ultra RareJose wrote:
The Version 4.0 ist ultrarare to find and i think the playing strength is much higher as a sargon 2.5.
released only in Europe
slightly different book then 2.5 and 3.0
Time management was fine tuned and the "Variable "setting was removed
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10261668@N ... 0923814103
XXX Hardcore Collecting Regards
Steve
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I imagine it was slightly weaker but I cannot say for sureJose wrote:yes, you are right. That version i only saw in your collection.
The Elo of Version 3.5 is less or stronger as 4?
Ultra Regards
José
here is a game I played against it in level 2
if you notice 3.5 plays 3..Bg4 which at the time I tested it no other Sargon module would play
[Date "2007.5.5"]
[White "Steve B"]
[Black "ARB SARGON 3.5"]
[TimeControl "level 2"]
[Result "1-0"]
1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 d5 3.Nf3 Bg4 4.e3 Nbd7 5.Be2 g6 6.O-O Bg7 7.h3 Bxf3
8.Bxf3 Ne4 9.Bxe4 dxe4 10.Nc3 f5 11.f3 exf3 12.Qxf3 c6 13.d5 Bxc3
14.bxc3 Ne5 15.Qf4 Qxd5 16.Rad1 Qa5 17.e4 fxe4 18.Bxe7 Rg8
19.Bf6 Qc5+ 20.Kh1 Nf7 21.Qxe4+ Kf8 22.Rde1 Ne5 23.Bxe5+
Ke7 24.Bd4+ Kd7 25.Bxc5 Rae8 26.Rf7+ Kd8 27.Rd1+ Kc8 28.Qg4+ Kb8 29.Qd7
Re1+ 30.Rxe1 b6 31.Qb7# 1-0
3.5 Regards
Steve
- Sargon1972
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Hi Guys,
Yes the 3,5 is very rare, i believe Luuk Hofman has also one, but it can be he has 3.0 and 4.0 so i am not sure . i have to look
It,s is also not sure that the 3.0 ore 3.5 is from the Spracklens
Well Jose, it was in the same country where i had to drive to.
I will say ,yes i was lucky. But u know i am mostly lucky
when i find a chess computer . But sometimes u must step in ure car and drive, and not knowing what u will see, ore get.
not much but it do happen i return home with none.
I like the Hunt regards,Hans
Yes the 3,5 is very rare, i believe Luuk Hofman has also one, but it can be he has 3.0 and 4.0 so i am not sure . i have to look
It,s is also not sure that the 3.0 ore 3.5 is from the Spracklens
Well Jose, it was in the same country where i had to drive to.
I will say ,yes i was lucky. But u know i am mostly lucky
when i find a chess computer . But sometimes u must step in ure car and drive, and not knowing what u will see, ore get.
not much but it do happen i return home with none.
I like the Hunt regards,Hans
Hello
I am from Netherlands and many years involved with computerchess
It,s a way of life i suppose :p
Kr,Hans
I am from Netherlands and many years involved with computerchess
It,s a way of life i suppose :p
Kr,Hans