Boris Plays Black, Applied Concepts (1977) |
Boris Plays Black, Chafitz, Version 1 |
Boris, Chafitz, Version 2 |
Boris, Chafitz,De Luxe Edition |
Boris is King with "Boris Plays Black"program, Chafitz Inc. |
Boris is King with "Boris Awaits Your Move" program, ChafitzInc. |
MEET BORIS THE TALKING CHESS COMPUTER |
Chess has been employed for centuries. Somewhere along the way, if acquired the reputation of being a game that can only be played by intellectual men. Not so! Chess is a game of strategy that can be played by anyone—men, women, and children. This revolutionary computer, BORIS, is the perfect chess teacher, companion and opponent. He'll also take your mind off the world around you. So if you're ready for
the perfect relaxer, why not make the "Great Escape"
with a great new friend, BORIS. BORIS electronically displays all chess pieces on the board.
(First rank displayed above.) The Classic Game of Chess Will Never Be the Same. BORIS is the world's most
advanced portable chess computer. Match him against
any other computer in his class, and he defeats them
all. For the millions who play chess, plus those who
want to learn the game, BORIS provides the challenge
and flexibility that until now were found only in
expensive laboratory computers. Like his big
brothers, BORIS even talks to his opponents,
with messages programmed into his almost human
brain. BORIS was created to be the perfect chess opponent; always ready at a moment's notice, with a game and strategy that's unpredictable. If your chess skills are wasting away because you can't find an opponent, BORIS will be a challenging adversary, and there's never a fear of being embarrassed if you make a careless blunder. BORIS plays black or white; he'll even play himself. Set him to play at a
beginner's level, or let him loose, and he'll play a
game that will keep the attention of a Master.
BORIS is unmatched as a chess teacher. It's easy to find scores of bootaor beginners, but it's never as easy to find someone with the time and patience to teach a novice. BORIS knows every rule and move of the game, and has all the patience in the world.for beginners, but it's never as easy to find someone with the time and patience to teach a novice. BORIS knows every rule and move of the game, and has all the patience in the world. Even if you've never played the game before, you can learn from BORIS in less than an hour. If you're his student and unsure of your next move, simply ask BORIS to suggest the best one. When BORIS backs you into a corner, just change places with him, and see how he battles his way out otis own trap.his own trap. You con alter his level
of play at any time to match your advancement. While BORIS is "thinking," you can see him electronically moving pieces around the board, analyzing the effect of each move he considers. His electronic display
also shows the position of each piece on the board
at any time during a game. This feature, combined
with BORIS' position programming, lets you set up
any board position in seconds; advancecflayers con
set up board situations to practice specific
strategies, and beginners can remove pieces for
handicapping.players con
set up board situations to practice specific
strategies, and beginners can remove pieces for
handicapping. BORIS keeps you honest by displaying "ILLEGAL MOVE," if you attempt one. He concedes defeat with "CONGRATULATIONS," if you're good enough to beat him, even "STALEMATE," if you play him to a draw. His vocabulary includes a variety of phrases which will odd flavor to your game. He can certainly unnerve
you
at any time with a comment like, "I
EXPECTED THAT" or "IS THIS A TRAP?" BORIS is programmed for oil classic chess moves: castling, en passant, queening, etc.- plus, he solves all mate in two problems. Also, BORIS is programmed for random play, so you'll never get the same game twice. BORIS comes in a hand-crofted, solid walnut case, 10" x, solid walnut case, 10" x ZVa"" x 6%", with chess pieces and folding chess board. You can use your own
board and pieces if you prefer. Whether you're an
experienced player, a beginner, or you need a
special gift for a chess buff, BORIS is definitely
for you. When you sit down to challenge BORIS, be
prepared for the game of your life. You'll quickly
see for yourself why BORIS IS KING. BORIS is available in fine department stores and specialty shops. Call
TOLL FREE 800-638-8280 (except from Alaska and Hawaii) for the name of the store nearest you. For
further information write Chafitz, Dept. 718, 856 Rockville Pike. Rockville, Md. 20852. Dealer inquiries invited. |
When the computer is turned on, the
display shows:
Boris awaits
your move.
The King picture has changed from the one used in
the previous versions of Boris Plays Black.
A king more stylized...
One additional line of text:
Boris Is King.
One line more for the Patent Pending.
In the case E8, logo of "Boris is King".
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No doubt that the proposition to build "your own enclosure" was accepted by a lot of enthusiast customers...
Boris Master, Regular Edition (1979) |
SPECIAL FEATURES OF BORIS MASTER |
Basic operation BORIS MASTER units operate with
the same simple procedures as BORIS; however, BORIS MASTER
incorporates valuable additional features. To begin a game, move the off-on
switch to "on" position. To reset for a new game, move
switch to "off" and then back to "on".
Battery power You can play chess anywhere with
BORIS MASTER, using the built-in rechargeable batteries.
BORIS MASTER will operate on battery power for up to seven
hours of play, or will hold a position in memory for up to
five days without having to be recharged, providing
batteries are fully recharged at the start. Batteries indicate the need to
recharge by dimming of the display, showing inconsistent
brightness in the display, or losing sections of display
characters. When any of these occur, you have only a few
minutes before game memory will be lost. Switch BORIS MASTER
to the "Memory" position immediately, and recharge as soon
as possible before continuing play. To recharge, simply plug the
power adapter into the jack and connect to any standard 110
volt wall outlet. BORIS MASTER will recharge while play, or
you can leave him to recharge with the off-on switch at the
"off" position. The batteries will fully recharge in 12
hours.
Using the memory BORIS MASTER has a unique memory
feature which allows you to interrupt and resume games at
any time. BORIS MASTER holds a chess position attained in
memory for as long as he is provided with power, either
through his battery, or through the adapter. This allows you
to move BORIS MASTER from place to place during a game, save
an interesting position to show friends, or extend battery
life.
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When the computer is turned on, the display shows: Boris awaits your move.
- Front plaque
Boris Master, Special Edition with Plaque |
When the computer is turned on, the display shows: Boris awaits your move.
This Boris was own by Manfred Hegener, co-founder of Hegener & Glaser (Mephisto chess computers).
Boris Master, De Luxe Edition |
- General Description
This Boris Master De Luxe is particular
by the quality of the box: rounded angles, smooth varnish...
The box is slightly bigger than the one of the regular Boris
Master.
BORIS Diplomat Bd-I (1979) |
Modular Game System with Sargon 2.5 Module (1979) |
BORIS Diplomat Bd-II (1980) |
Auto Response Board (ARB-1) (1980) |