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  • Page 1 Instruction manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    COLOR key CLEAR/CLEAR BOARD key VERIFY key SET UP key SOUND key INFO key NEXT BEST key EASY key RESTORE key RANDOM key AUTOPLAY key APPENDIX Chess Computer Care NOVAG® Common problems of your NOVAG® Technical data and characteristics chess rules...

  • Page 3: I) General Descriptions

    The NOVAG AQUAMARINE RISC II works with 6 alkaline batteries of 1.5V type (AA) that are not included with the machine. To insert the batteries, open the compartment on the back of the machine and insert the batteries according to the +/- signs.

  • Page 4: Iii) Game Features

    Impossible and illegal movements The NOVAG AQUAMARINE RISC II is programmed according to the international rules of chess and neither accepts nor makes illegal moves. If you try to make an illegal move, the LCD will show “Err” and beeps will sound.

  • Page 5: E) Eat On The Go

    If you didn't have time to see it, you can use the VERIFY key to find out the selected part. Boards The NOVAG AQUAMARINE RISC II announces a position that corresponds to tables with the LED marked STALE. Check and Checkmate If the computer checks it, it will light the CHECK LED.
  • Page 6 LEVEL key Your NOVAG AQUAMARINE RISC II has 7 game modes with 8 time controls each. To adjust the NOVAG in any of the game modes press the LEVEL key. Each time you press it, you will advance to the next group (and you will see on the LCD the symbols: tr = tournament level, At = set average time level, Sd = starting level at..., Fd = fixed...
  • Page 7 • Average Time Level Established Atl-At8: The NOVAG AQUAMARINE RISC II will make thoughtful plays with an average time equal to the one selected. This modality is used to give a determined time to the machine to solve a problem.
  • Page 8 LEVEL TABLE Level Description Half time Tr 1 40 moves in 5 minutes / 7.5 s 40 moves in 15 minutes / 22.5 s 40 moves in 30 minutes / 45 s 40 moves in 60 minutes / 1 min 30s 40 moves in 90 minutes / 2 min 15s 40 moves in...
  • Page 9 These functions are explained in their respective paragraphs. In addition, the GO key is used to: • So that the NOVAG AQUAMARINE RISC II thinks the move for the side that has to move, even in REFEREE mode. • To interrupt the calculation of the move and force it to move immediately. In this case the machine will make plays lower than the programmed level.
  • Page 10 If you want to go back to Step 1, press CLEAR key to clear the LCD and press TRAINING to go back to Step 1. TAKE BACK key The NOVAG AQUAMARINE RISC II allows you to go back up to 138 half-moves to allow you to rectify what you consider to be a bad play or poor line of play.
  • Page 11 In the event that a capture is produced, the machine will indicate on the screen the piece that must be returned to the board with its initial in English. Press the box when depositing it. Note: If you select the COLOR or SET UP modes to alter the position of the pieces, all moves made in the game up to that point will be erased from the computer's memory.
  • Page 12 SET UP key This mode allows you to enter positions on your NOVAG AQUAMARINE RISC II to solve chess problems etc. In SET UP mode the computer does not check the legality of the pieces or moves and you can position them as you like.
  • Page 13 TO ACCESS THIS FUNCTION, YOU MUST FIRST PRESS THE SET LEVEL KEY By pressing this key, the NOVAG will go back its move and make the next best move that it has evaluated, as long as it is not excessively bad.
  • Page 14 DEMO mode another game starts again. Press GO and the NOVAG AQUAMARINE RISC II will start playing against itself on the level you are on. All the movements are executed automatically by the computer and you can follow them by recording them on your board.

  • Page 15: C) Technical Data And Characteristics

    3) It shows error messages constantly: Go to VERIFY mode and check that your position is correct. It may also be that the NOVAG AQUAMARINE RISC II is asking you about the piece to which it is going to promote a pawn.

  • Page 16: D) Chess Rules

    Chess Rules I. GENERAL INFORMATION The two opponents play alternately. White always start. With the exception of castling, a move consists of transferring a piece from one square to another that is empty or occupied by an enemy piece. The only piece that can jump over others is the knight. All the others must have a free path in their movements. When a piece moves to a square occupied by another enemy, a capture occurs, so the latter will be withdrawn, leaving the first in its place.
  • Page 17 This game has been manufactured with the technology and high safety standard of Novag Industries Ltd. It tries to minimize non-recyclable materials and complies with the European Standard, which is guaranteed by the importer, whose name appears on the attached guarantee letter. . Do not leave inedible pieces within the reach of children under 36 months NOVAG®...

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