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1. GENERAL
HINTS
Playing with this NOVAG chess computer is very simple. However we recommend
reading the instruction before starting to play.
The NOVAG AMETHYST runs on 4 x 1,5V UM 4-type (or AAA)
alkaline
batteries, which allow about 1000 hours of play. Do not use ordinary batteries as
they will result in irregular performance. To insert the batteries, open the
BATTERY DOOR on the underside of the unit and place the batteries as indicated
by the +/- signs.
2. NOTES
Symbols: Explanation:
H
King
q
Queen
r
Rook
b
Bishop
n
Knight
P
Pawn
x
Capture
ep
Capture
en
Passant
=
Draw
+
Check
‡
Checkmate
White
move
indication
Black
move
indication
Error
indication
3. GETTING
STARTED
Set up the chess pieces on the board with yourself playing White. The White pieces
should be placed on the 1st and 2nd rows and the Black pieces on the 7th and 8th
rows. (see Board Setup). Press the ON/OFF key to turn on your NOVAG chess
computer and the LCD should display "
", which means you are ready to
play and it is White's turn. If the display is not showing this, press NEW GAME and
it should appear. The computer is now waiting for you to make a move, should you
choose to play the White pieces. If you prefer Black, press ENTER and the
computer makes a move for White (probably something like "
d2 d4
").
