Partner 1680X Chess Computer
(600-2428A)                  Features                 Faxback Doc. # 17066

Your Radio Shack Partner 1680X Chess Computer is a relentless and versatile
chess opponent. Easy to set up and play, it can teach you proven strategies
and tactics used by grandmasters.

Its features include:

Special Sensory Playing Surface - lets the computer sense a move when you
                                  press a piece against a square.

                    LCD Display - shows current move, piece position and
                                  verification, level, position set up,
                                  coaching, and study position information.

     Rank and File Board Lights - let you easily see where a piece came
                                  from and where it should go during a
                                  move.

         Sixty-Four Play Levels - let you choose from 64 game types and
                                  levels of difficulty.

                      Take Back - lets you take back and replay moves.

               Rule Enforcement - prevents illegal moves.

                           Save - lets you turn off the computer without
                                  interrupting the game in progress so you
                                  can continue playing later.

                           Move - lets you force the computer's move, as
                                  the computer to suggest your next move,
                                  change sides with the computer play
                                  against itself.

                 Problem Set Up - lets you set up special chess problems.

            Opening Book Memory - contains most major opening strategies to
                                  let the computer respond more rapidly
                                  during a game's opening moves.

          Position Verification - shows you the  current position of the
                                  pieces in case you accidentally knock
                                  over the pieces.

                 Coach Function - evaluates your opening strategy and warns
                                  you when your pieces are threatened.

                     Evaluation - shows the computer's evaluation of the
                                  current game.

                   Display Move - allows you to see the search depth and
                                  move that the computer is currently
                                  considering.

             Non-Automatic Mode - Allows you to play against another person
                                  with the computer as a referee, enter a
                                  series of moves, or replay a game to a
                                  certain position.

 Eight Built-In Study Positions - let you improve your chess knowledge with
                                  the computer's help.

              Two Power Options - let you power the computer from batteries
                                  or from household AC power with an
                                  optional AC adapter.