Master 2200X Chess Computer
(600-2213)                 Features                   Faxback Doc. # 47012

Your RadioShack Master 2200X Chess Computer is one of the most versatile
chess computers available.  With its advanced features and chess program
written by a world computer chess champion, the computer is ideal for
everyone from the beginner or casual player to the professional and
tournament chess expert.  You can set the computer so it plays with the
cunning of a grandmaster or as tamely as an absolute beginner.

The computer's options let you simulate the sights, sounds, and intensity
of championship and tournament play.  You can let the computer act as a
referee while you play against another person, turn the computer's sound
on or off, and display and hear a ticking game clock during play.  The
computer also displays information that can help you improve your chess
skills.

The computer's many features include:

        Special Sensory Playing Surface - The computer senses a move when
                                          you press a piece against a
                                          square.

                 Liquid Crystal Display - shows current move, piece
                                          position and verification,
                                          level, position set up, search
                                          depth principal variation,
                                          position search, rotating
                                          display, and elapsed game time
                                          information.

                Rotating Display Option - lets you set the computer to
                                          display move strategy, search
                                          depth, time per move, move
                                          totals, evaluation rating, and
                                          move possibilities per second
                                          while the computer is thinking.

                  Built-in Chess Clocks - lets you select the computer to
                                          display the elapsed time since
                                          the computer or an opponent last
                                          moved, and the remaining time
                                          before the computer or an
                                          opponent must make a move.  The
                                          computer can also display
                                          count-up and count-down game
                                          timers.

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

                      Sixty-Four Levels - lets you choose from 64 game
                                          types and levels of difficulty,
                                          including beginner, training,
                                          regular play, mate search,
                                          sudden death, and tournament
                                          levels.

           Selectable Search Algorithms - lets you set the computer to
                                          search only for a move most
                                          likely to be successful, to
                                          speed up the computer's
                                          response.  Or, you can select
                                          the computer's brute force
                                          option to search all move
                                          possibilities thoroughly.

                              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 to
                                          make a move, change sides with
                                          the computer, or learn by
                                          watching the computer play
                                          against itself.

                        Move Suggestion - lets you use the computer to
                                          suggest moves, to teach you the
                                          best response to an opponent's
                                          move.

                         Problem Set Up - lets you set up special chess
                                          problems, so you can practice
                                          solving problems published in
                                          newspapers, chess literature, or
                                          history books.

                    Opening Book Memory - contains most major opening
                                          strategies so the computer can
                                          respond more rapidly during a
                                          game's opening moves, to speed
                                          up play and help you play more
                                          professionally.  You can set the
                                          computer to use none, some, or
                                          all of these moves during play,
                                          or select tournament opening
                                          books for the most challenging
                                          play.

                  Position Verification - lets you check the current
                                          position of the pieces if they
                                          are accidentally moved or
                                          misplaced.

                             Evaluation - shows the computer's assessment
                                          of which player has the
                                          advantage and how much of an
                                          advantage that player has.

                       Power Off Option - lets you save battery power by
                                          setting the computer to turn
                                          itself off if you do not press a
                                          key or board square for about
                                          15 minutes.  The computer saves
                                          the game in progress.

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

We recommend that you read these instructions thoroughly before using your
RadioShack Master 2200X Chess Computer.
                                          
(BR/eb 7/28/98)

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