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Rare Dedicated Chess Computers

Grand Citrine
 Written by MMO
First edited | 01/26/2014 | by MMO
Last edited | 07/12/2016 |
Additional Information:  original photos are from the ChessEval collection © MMO 2014 -  
Other Information: Wiki-Elo-List


This Citrine is particular by its tournament size.
Based on several discussions and investigations, it is an unique piece done by an amateur and not by Novag.

It represents well what could have been a possible development of the Novag Citrine or a missing opportunity.

 The Grand Citrine with its Tournament board is particularly attractive to play.






Characteristics
- Novag Citrine, Model 1032
- 2006
- Processor: H8, 16 bits, 20 MHz
- RAM:  3 KB
- ROM: 56KB
- Program by David Kittinger
- Library with 24000 half-moves
- Separate display, connection to PC
- Board: 81 LEDs
- Adapter: 9V, 300 mA
- Status: wood case, manual, chessmen.


Comparison with the regular Novag Citrine

The regular Citrine and the Grand Citrine boards.


The regular Citrine and the Grand Citrine: side connectors are the same.
(On the top, the Grand Citrine; on the bottom, the regular Citrine)

Comparison with Mephisto Munchen S

The Munchen board is smaller than the Grand Citrine.

Three Fold Comparison
 An unexpected meeting for 3 boards: a Munchen S, a regular Citrine, and the Grand Citrine.
Definitely, the Grand Citrine is the winner... by its size.



The rear of the Citrine

It doesn't exist any difference between the 2 Citrine.




Rear label details


Left, the Grand Citrine - Rear label details -
Right, the regular Citrine and its rear label details.

Chessmen of the regular Citrine in comparison with the chessmen of the Grand Citrine


Same chessmen, but in an increased size for the Grand Citrine.


 

Conclusion

The Grand Citrine is a Tournament Board not manufactured by Novag.
The electronics are from Novag: it is a simple transfer of a full regular Novag Citrine inside of a bigger board.
The work is of an exceptional quality and deserves respect and admiration.
This board is not a piece of collection, but it is a beautiful way to appreciate the Novag Citrine on a Tournament Board: simply put, the pleasure to play...