Boris Diplomat 1979 Applied Concepts

	Boris diplomat	1979	Applied Concepts
	First produced	1979	Players	1	Age(s)	6+

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1 x electronic chess computer unit;
- display, keypad, chess board, 32 miniature chess pieces and cover
1 x operation manual, 16 pages
1 x AC power adaptor

The classic game of manoeuvre and control played against a computer. Each move by the player is recorded on the electronic unit and in turn, the computer advises the player of the counter-move it wishes to make.

Ideal for mobile play, the peg-in chess pieces will not slip off the board. The 16 holes at the side and top of the board hold captured pieces.

The game console uses 6 AA batteries or an AC adaptor.

Endorsed by Boris Spassky who was the 10th world chess champion (1969 to 1972). A rare and valuable edition of computer chess.

The operation manual provides comprehensive information including full instructions and additional features;
- the game of chess; history, game, pieces and special moves.
- basic operation and sample game
- special features; setting the timer for advanced play, stopping Boris Diplomat, giving Boris Diplomat more time, playing against the timer, selecting your level, recalling the board, changing sides, modifying the board, playing from a position, correcting blunders, using Boris Diplomat as a teacher, asking Boris Diplomat again, watching Boris Diplomat compute, illegal moves, under promotion, factory service.

From a review in My chess computers magazine ...
“The Boris Diplomat was sold around 1000F in France (150 euros) and 120$ in the USA. Its main advantage was its compact size. But it was a bit expensive and the market preferred the Chess Traveller that came in 1981 for 700F.”