Chess Champion 2150L
(600-2254)                 Features                   Faxback Doc. # 31331

The Radio Shack Chess Champion 2150L is an advanced chess computer endorsed
by world chess champion, Garry Kasparov.  Your computer is a great
opponent, referee, and teacher.  Special features include the following:

               Display - shows the current positions of the pieces in case
                         you accidentally disturb the chessboard, gives
                         helpful messages, and lets you view a variety of
                         special displays.

Sixty-Four Play Levels - give you 16 difficulty levels for standard play,
                         37 time-controlled play levels including several
                         that simulate various types of tournament play,
                         and 11 analysis play levels that let you learn
                         from the computer's solutions to special chess
                         problems.

      Rule Enforcement - prevents illegal moves as you play against the
                         computer or another person.

   Opening-Book Memory - lets the computer respond more rapidly during the
                         opening moves in a game.

                 Pause - lets you turn off the computer and continue the
                         game later.  With fresh alkaline batteries, the
                         computer remembers information for the current
                         game for up to 2 years.

                  Help - lets you ask the computer to suggest your next
                         move.

                 Setup - lets you set up special chess problems.

             Auto-Play - lets you learn by watching the computer play
                         against itself.

      Take-back/Replay - lets you take back and replay up to 50 moves.

               Markers - lets you mark crucial points in a game so that you
                         can take another look later.

     Two Power Options - gives you the choice of powering the computer from
                         internal batteries or a standard AC outlet. (AC
                         operation requires an AC adapter).

NOTE:  This computer's maximum Elo rating is 2150.  Elo ratings have not
       been determined for individual play levels.  In addition, it is not
       possible to give a meaningful comparison of the skill levels of the
       various play levels.  In general, the computer is more powerful at
       the play levels that allow it to search longer.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

This computer knows the rules of chess, including special moves such as
castling and capturing en passant.  The computer might appear to play
irregularly when it is actually obeying these rules.

If you are not familiar with the rules of chess, be sure you read the
supplied pamphlet called "Rules of Chess".  If you need more information,
your local library is sure to have several books about the subject.


(03/01/96)