d)
Stalemate /Draw
A Stalemate condition is indicated on the LCD display. Draw to insufficient material will be
announced by the word "dr Ins" on the LCD display.
e)
Check and Checkmate
If the computer puts you in check "+" will be displayed on the LCD. If you put the computer in check
this will not be specifically displayed. In a checkmate situation "MATE " together with a double
cross sign will be shown on the LCD display indicating the end of the game.
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
5.
GAME (New Game Key)
Press the NEW GAME key whenever you want to commence a new game. The previous game is
cancelled and the computer memory is empty.
6.
SETTING THE SKILL LEVEL (Level Key)
Your NOVAG Chess Computer has a total of 128 level settings divided into two groups (64 WHITE
and 64 BLACK). Each level corresponds to one of the 64 board squares. To enter press LEVEL and
the current level setting is displayed in the LCD. To change the level group WHITE/BLACK, press
LEVEL again. To choose a level within the group gently press the corresponding square with a chess
piece.
Example: If you wish to set level 12 (= Fixed Time Level = WB4), press LEVEL key once or twice
until you see a white bar on the LCD, then press square B4. You will see "LE b4" with the white bar
on display. Once you have set the desired level, press GO to exit this mode.
Numbering system to select the playing levels on the chessboard:
A8 B8 C8 D8 E8 F8 G8 H8
8
A7 B7 C7 D7 E7 F7 G7 H7
7
6
A6 B6 C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 H6
A5 B5 C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 H5
5
4
A4 B4 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 H4
A3 B3 C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 H3
3
2
A2 B2 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 H2
A1 B1 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 H1
1
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
7
H