The New York Times Deluxe Touch Screen Chess
- Built-in computer ranks “Expert” (estimated 2,000 rating on the U.S. Chess Federation system.)
- Choose from 136 different skill levels
- Features 3 languages: English, Spanish, and French
- Buil-in chess clock & large backlit tough-screen LCD with stylus
- Made by Excalibur for Sharper Image Co.
Excalibur and The New York Times have teamed up to give you a state-of-the-art chess computers with all the of a full-sized unit. Plus, you get 500 challenging and educational chess puzzles from Robert Byrne, renowned columnist from The New York Time
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(out of 5 reviews)
Price: $ 89.95
Review by David Smith for The New York Times Deluxe Touch Screen Chess
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I bought this for my son that used to play tournament chess and loves the game. He immediately started playing with it and loved the strenght of this little chess computer. Set it up to the highest level and it is nearly impossible to beat for most players, unless you are a chess master. But the game playing level can be adjusted to your own strength and then it is an enjoyable oponenet that will improve your game. It comes in a nice black leather carry case and is quite nice for plane travel. Overall, very satisfied with the price and the functionality.
Review by John Herr for The New York Times Deluxe Touch Screen Chess
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This is definitely the highest-quality and strongest handheld chess computer I’ve been able to find. That being said, its strength is more like 1800 USCF, not 2000. I’ve been able to beat it at its highest level several times. In particular, its endgame is somewhat weak, though this is the main weakness of all chess computers and can be expected to manifest itself to a greater extent on a handheld device. I doubt other handheld devices would play the endgame better. The interface is very professional, and the display is excellent. There is a bug that occasionally causes the computer to exceed its time control, which gives it a ton of time on the clock; however, the user can choose to continue the game. If you’re looking for a portable chess opponent, you’re only going to do better by using a laptop.
Review by William M. Greenwood for The New York Times Deluxe Touch Screen Chess
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I have found the ‘New York Timed Chess’ a very good playmate. It is difficult to understand at first due to the directions being too brief and their abreviations being less than adequate. However, after a few false starts the little master proved to be quite charming and utilitarian. The piece display could be enhanced, but over all I would buy it again!
Review by Greg for The New York Times Deluxe Touch Screen Chess
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Game is excellent: great for drilling games at specified difficulty levels. Could use a glare-free screen, but that’s my sole complaint.
Review by Excalibur for The New York Times Deluxe Touch Screen Chess
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Screen should have anti-glare coating to avoid eye strain. It’s too reflective! Chess pieces appear to be washed out. Touch screen is not sensitive enough. You have to exert a certain pressure with the stylus which I later found to be annoying as the game progress. Sound is faulty.
It’s a strong player though it’s not ergonomically comfortable to play with. Bulky, heavy, glary(?)…