My wife is helping a friend clear up his flat today and look what she just found.
Wonder how many other people have these stashed away and abandoned somewhere.
Antique chess set
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Antique chess set
"Do you play chess?"
"Yes, but I prefer a game with a better chance of cheating."
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"Yes, but I prefer a game with a better chance of cheating."
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Re: Antique chess set
Distributed only in Spain (https://schach-computer.info/wiki/index ... I_26.6_MHz - some technical info here).
I remember many hours playing against the Constellation 3.6. A different age.
Still sometimes see working dedicated chess computers in charity shops for a few pounds.
I remember many hours playing against the Constellation 3.6. A different age.
Still sometimes see working dedicated chess computers in charity shops for a few pounds.
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Re: Antique chess set
wow - that's good. I'm sure that will be collectable.
Politely suggest putting K&Q on the other squares...
Politely suggest putting K&Q on the other squares...