M820 CGX For 2018 C23 Manual English PDF
M820 CGX For 2018 C23 Manual English PDF
M820 CGX For 2018 C23 Manual English PDF
M820
User manual
for version 2018, C23
CONTENTS
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5.4.1 Overview of the playing levels ........................................................................ 17
5.4.2 Selecting a playing level ................................................................................. 17
5.4.3 Normal levels (0–9) ........................................................................................ 17
5.4.4 Blitz levels (0–8) ............................................................................................. 17
5.4.5 Fun levels (0–8) .............................................................................................. 17
5.4.6 Easy levels (0–8) ............................................................................................. 18
5.4.7 Tournament levels (0–5) ................................................................................. 18
5.4.8 User level ....................................................................................................... 18
5.4.9 ‘Find mate’ level ............................................................................................. 20
5.5 Menu: NEXTB (next best move) .............................................................................. 20
5.6 Menu: START of the game score ............................................................................ 20
5.7 Menu: END of the game score ............................................................................... 20
5.8 Menu: ANALY (analysis mode) ............................................................................... 20
5.9 Menu: 2PLAY (game between two human players) ................................................. 20
5.10 Menu: AUTO (computer playing both sides) ....................................................... 21
5.11 Menu: OPTS (advanced options) ......................................................................... 21
5.11.1 Overview of the advanced options .................................................................. 21
5.11.2 Changing an option ........................................................................................ 21
5.11.3 OPTS: INVERT BOARD ..................................................................................... 22
5.11.4 OPTS: CABLE RIGHT ........................................................................................ 22
5.11.5 OPTS: PERMANENT BRAIN ............................................................................... 22
5.11.6 OPTS: TUTOR ................................................................................................. 22
5.11.7 OPTS: STYLE ................................................................................................... 23
5.11.8 OPTS: BOOK ................................................................................................... 23
5.11.9 OPTS: SOUNDS ............................................................................................... 23
5.11.10 OPTS: CONTRAST ........................................................................................... 24
5.11.11 OPTS: CPU SPEED ............................................................................................ 24
5.11.12 OPTS: SLIDING ................................................................................................ 24
5.11.13 OPTS: LANGUAGE ........................................................................................... 24
5.12 Menu: SETUP (setting up a position)................................................................... 24
5.13 Menu: VERFY (verifying the position).................................................................. 25
6 USB mode – Communicating with a PC ......................................................................... 26
6.1 Connecting to the PC ............................................................................................ 26
6.2 Saving and loading games in PGN (Portable Game Notation) format ...................... 26
6.2.1 Saving the current game ................................................................................ 26
6.2.2 Loading a game.............................................................................................. 27
6.2.3 Loading a PGN file .......................................................................................... 27
6.2.4 Creating a PGN file ......................................................................................... 27
6.2.5 Saving a game from a ‘set up’ position .......................................................... 28
6.3 Further downloads ................................................................................................ 29
6.3.1 Installing a new version of the chess program ............................................... 29
6.3.2 Installing a new openings book ...................................................................... 29
7 FAQ and troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 29
7.1 My board does not work as intended .................................................................... 29
7.2 A chess piece does not work as intended .............................................................. 30
7.3 I need spare chess pieces ...................................................................................... 30
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7.4 Can I save games? ................................................................................................. 30
7.5 Can I load games onto the ChessGenius Exclusive? ............................................... 30
7.6 Is there a firmware update? ................................................................................... 30
7.7 Can I go back to an older firmware? ...................................................................... 30
7.8 CGX or PGN tool does not recognize the clock ...................................................... 31
7.8.1 Driver update ................................................................................................. 31
7.8.2 Cable and connection ..................................................................................... 31
7.8.3 USB mode ....................................................................................................... 31
7.9 CGX tool cannot get the latest firmware ................................................................ 31
7.10 I cannot complete the firmware update ............................................................. 31
7.11 How long does the update take? When is the update complete? ........................ 31
7.12 Feedback and questions .................................................................................... 31
8 Disposal ....................................................................................................................... 32
9 Warranty, servicing and import .................................................................................... 32
10 Technical specifications ............................................................................................... 32
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1 Important information
Before using this device, please read the following safety notes and operating instructions
completely, and pay careful attention to them. Please store this user manual with the device,
so that you can refer to it later if needed. If you later give this device to another user, please
also give them this manual.
Please note that this product is not a child’s toy within the meaning of Directive
2009/48/EC. If you let your children use the device, instruct them accordingly and ensure
that the device is used only as intended.
Keep the packaging bags and film away from babies and small children, as there is a
danger of suffocation!
In order to avoid damage, do not expose the device to heat, e.g. from radiators or
from direct sunlight, and do not expose it to any kind of moisture.
In order to avoid malfunctions, do not operate the device on or near devices that
create magnetic fields or electromagnetic radiation, such as for example televisions,
loudspeakers, mobile and cordless telephones, WiFi devices etc.
Do not open the device under any circumstances. It does not contain any serviceable
parts. In the event of malfunction, contact the service address listed.
Please note that this device is made from real wood. Handle the wood carefully, always
store the device where it is dry and do not expose it to strong sunlight.
When required, only clean the device’s surface with a slightly damp cloth, and ensure
that no moisture can penetrate into the device.
Do not use solvents or other aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents, as these can
damage the device’s surfaces and lettering.
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Regularly check the product and the AC adaptor for damage, and do not use either
of them if they are damaged. Never open them up.
Please observe any safety information printed on the AC adaptor.
After unpacking, please check the contents for completeness and any possible signs of
damage that could have occurred during transport. In the event of a complaint, please
promptly contact the dealer where you obtained the product.
2 First steps
The chessboard automatically detects the locations of the chess pieces. Simply place the
pieces on their squares. The computer unit can also be used as a chess clock. It must be
connected to the chessboard for you to use it. Please see section 2.3 for information on how
to do this.
RED, top Same as the bottom RED button. Cancels a command or returns to the
menu.
GREEN, top Same as GREEN, bottom. Confirms a command.
Note: The RED and GREEN buttons have various uses depending on
the situation. The ‘inverted’ wording (i.e. text on a dark background)
in the bottom line of the display indicates their current functions: RED
in the left corner, GREEN in the right corner. If nothing is indicated,
the respective buttons are not currently enabled.
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On/Off Switches the device on or off.
NEW Starts a new game.
BACKLIGHT Adjusts the display’s backlighting.
Clockwise arrow Retracts moves.
Anticlockwise arrow Replays moves.
RED, bottom Same as the top RED button.
GREEN, bottom Same as GREEN, top.
LEFT arrow Returns to the previous screen. Moves the cursor left.
RIGHT arrow Proceeds to the next screen. Moves the cursor right.
UP arrow Switches directly between the ‘Large clock’ and ‘Game score’ screens.
Moves the cursor up.
DOWN arrow Switches directly between the ‘Large clock’ and ‘Game score’ screens.
Moves the cursor down.
The rear of the computer unit features three inputs: left, centre and right.
1. Take the AC adaptor and insert the small connector on the end of the cable into the
right-hand socket on the rear of the computer unit.
2. The cable with identical connectors at both ends is for connecting the computer unit
to the chessboard. Please handle it carefully – note that each connector must be the
right way up when you insert it into its socket. The connector has four narrow pins
and one wider pin. Turn the connector so that the wider pin is at the bottom, to
enable it to fit precisely into the openings in the socket. The wider opening in the
socket is indicated by the arrow in the illustration below:
3. Insert the connector into the chessboard (the socket on the board’s right-hand side)
and also into the left socket on the rear of the computer unit.
4. Connect the AC adaptor to a power socket. A beep is emitted.
You can now choose the language. See section 2.4.
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2.4 Selecting the language
The chess computer’s display can show its screen text in any of the following 7 languages:
You can change the language later via the “Options”. See section 5.11.13.
The LCD display has a backlight that you can adjust by pressing the BACKLIGHT button as
many times as necessary.
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2.6 Preparing for a new game
After you have connected the chessboard and computer unit (see 2.1) and selected the
language (see 0), you can prepare for a game.
German: English:
1. Place the chess pieces on their starting squares. Either Black or White can play from
your end.
2. Press NEW.
3. Press GREEN.
4. If any pieces are not correctly placed on their squares, the red LEDs at the corners of
those squares will shine or ‘blink’. Once the position is corrected, the lights go out.
See also 3.4
5. You can now begin a game against the computer. Level ‘Normal 0’ is preset. If you
want to select a different level, please see 5.4.
If you want the computer to play white, press GREEN twice (see also 5.2).
(Note: When you begin a new game with the other colour, it is not necessary to
rotate the board. See also 5.11.3. The ‘Option’ to rotate the board is available in case
you wish to change colours during a game.)
If the computer is running and you press the On/Off button, the following display (featuring
the program version number) appears:
German: English:
If the ChessGenius clock unit is connected to a PC or laptop via a USB cable, you can now
perform the operations described in section 6.
If instead you press GREEN, the device switches off.
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Or if you press RED, it reverts to the previous situation.
If switched off in the correct manner (as above), the computer will still retain the current
game in its memory, even if you afterwards disconnect the power. When the power is
reconnected, the computer automatically switches on. To switch on when the power has not
been disconnected, press the ON/Off button.
After switching on, you can carry on from exactly where you left off.
The computer displays its move in notation at the bottom left of the display.
Example:
At the same time, the red LEDs on the chessboard ‘blink’ to indicate the ‘from’ and ‘to’
squares alternately.
After you move the computer’s piece, it may be necessary to complete a ‘special’ move. The
LEDs indicate the square or squares where a piece must be placed or removed.
Notice that your own clock time (see section 4.2) remains ‘frozen’ until you have carried the
computer’s move out. This means that the playing conditions (especially for ‘blitz’ games)
are fair – you do not have to move your opponent’s piece in your own thinking time.
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3.3 Symbols displayed during the game
3.4 Errors
If you try to make an illegal move, the computer reacts with a sour buzz. Replace your piece
and start your move again.
You cannot start your move if the position on the board is incorrect. The square, or two of
the squares, where something is wrong will be indicated at the bottom left of the display.
Example: The square c3 should be vacant. There should be a white knight on d2.
At the same, time, the LEDs at the corners of the squares will shine or ‘blink’.
A light shining steadily indicates a fault on one adjacent square. The square is either
vacant when it should be occupied, or else occupied by the wrong piece type.
A light ‘blinking’ – once, twice or four times per second – indicates a fault on two,
three or four adjacent squares respectively.
If you are unsure how to correct the position, the VERFY function shows where everything
should be placed. See section 5.13.
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3.5.3 Continuing the game
At any time, you can resume play from the current position on the board; carry out a move
in the normal way, or give the MOVE command (see 5.2) to make the computer play next.
You will then be playing for the opposite colour.
The computer announces the end of the game with a sequence of ‘beeps’. The result is
shown in the bottom line of the display:
Mate: Checkmate
Stale: Stalemate
Draw x3: Draw by threefold repetition
Draw50m: Draw by 50-move rule
DrawMat: Draw due to insufficient material (neither side can checkmate the
opponent)
TooLong: The game cannot be continued, as it would exceed the available
memory space (maximum: approximately 220 moves for each side).
Provided you have not yet made the first move in a new game, the most recent game
remains saved. If you wish, you can replay its moves as explained in section 3.5.
You can start a new game at any time, except in the middle of some special operations
described in section 5.
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To begin the new game, press the NEW button.
The computer asks, ‘New game?’.
Press GREEN to answer yes.
Instead, a press on RED would cancel the command and leave the position unaltered.
The computer offers six different screens or ‘pages’ on which information is displayed:
‘Large clock’, ‘Game score’, ‘Analysis’, ‘Permanent brain’, ‘ECO data’ and ‘Small clock’.
You can switch between the screens by using the left arrow and right arrow buttons.
From any ‘Info’ screen, you may press a GREEN button to access the menu of special
functions. See section 5.
This display shows the current clock times for White and Black.
On a ‘Normal’, ‘Fun’ or ‘Easy’ level (as well as the ‘Find mate’ level), the time displayed is the
time taken so far. On a ‘Blitz’, ‘Tournament’ or ‘User’ level, the clock ‘counts down’ and
shows the amount of time remaining until the next time control. (See section 5.4 for
descriptions of the levels and how to select them.)
You may press the up arrow or down arrow buttons to switch directly between the
‘Large clock’ and ‘Game score’ screens.
This screen provides you with insights into the computer’s thought process.
For example, the top three lines may show:
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The current ‘search depth’ is indicated by the figure at the top left: the computer is currently
looking 11 ‘ply’ ahead. (One ‘ply’ is a single move by White or Black.)
In this example, there are 37 legal moves in the position. The one being considered is h2-
h3, the 28th move that the computer has analysed to the current depth.
The best move the computer has so far found is Qd1–a4. It considers that after this move,
the best continuation for both sides is: Bg7–f6; Bc1–h6 a7–a6 (the sequence may be
continued in the fourth line).
The number 0.39 is the computer’s evaluation of the position. It believes it has a slight
advantage, worth 0.39 of a pawn. Further examples of what may appear in this place on the
screen are:
In the middle of the second line, the computer records the amount of time it took to reach
its current conclusions about the best move, the continuation and the evaluation. Note the
use of the colon and semicolon:
02:26 2 minutes 26 seconds
01;08 1 hour 8 minutes
When the ‘Permanent Brain’ is active (see 5.11.5), the computer continues to think about the
position when it is your turn – it analyses the consequences of what it considers your best
move.
The info it displays is similar in format to the ‘Analysis’ screen; for example, the top three
lines may show:
German: English:
In this example, the computer expects you to play 23.b2–b3, which it is preparing to answer
with 23…Nb6-d5. Then the anticipated continuation is 24.Ne5–f3 Nd5–c3 25.Rd1-d2 Qb4-
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a3… etc.
The computer considers it has an advantage worth 0.56 of a pawn.
In this screen, the top two lines indicate the opening of the current game; you will see the
name together with the ‘code’ assigned to the variation in the Encyclopedia of Chess
Openings (ECO). Lines 3 and 4 give information on the number of positions per second
evaluated by the computer (this display is updated at varying intervals). For example:
German: English:
The game began with the Chigorin Defence to the Ruy Lopez. The specific variation is
classified in ECO as C97. Over a recent period of 2 minutes 23 seconds’ thinking time,
ChessGenius evaluated 13,149,869 positions, i.e. an average of 91,957 positions per
second.
German: English:
It is Black to move. White spent 1 minute 38 seconds on the last move, and a total of 27
minutes 34 seconds on all moves played so far.
There are 10 moves until the next time control, and White has 32 minutes 26 seconds left in
which to play them.
The third and fourth lines of the screen give the corresponding information for Black.
On ‘Normal’, ‘Fun’, ‘Easy’ and ‘Find mate’ levels (where the system of timing is different),
the second and fourth lines are blank.
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5 Special functions
The special functions menu is accessed by pressing GREEN from one of the ‘Info’ screens
(see section 0).
The menu comprises 12 functions, which are shown in the first four rows of the display:
German: English:
One character on the display is ‘blinking’. This is the cursor. By using the arrow buttons
(), you can move the cursor around.
In order to select a function, move the cursor to it and press GREEN.
If you press RED, this returns you from the menu to the ‘Info’ screen. Play can then be
resumed.
Note: When operating the special functions, remember that the uses of the RED and GREEN
buttons are always indicated by the ‘inverted’ wording at the left and right of the bottom
line.
Also notice the signs in the middle of the line. Here, the signs tell you that the ‘direction’
buttons are currently enabled for performing menu operations.
If you select this item when it is your turn to move, the computer will compute and play the
next move itself, and you can then take over the other colour.
If you want ChessGenius to play White, select MOVE to begin the game.
If you select MOVE when it is the computer’s turn, it will cut short its calculations and play
immediately.
Select HINT if you want the computer to suggest a move for you. The move is shown on the
display and demonstrated by the LEDs (blinking to show the ‘from’ and ‘to’ squares
alternately).
Press RED. The move on the display disappears and the LEDs go out. You can now decide
whether to follow the advice or play another move instead.
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5.4 Menu: LEVEL of playing strength
The following section describes how to choose a level. The levels are then described.
However, the game may be continued even after the player has ‘lost on time’.
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From ‘Fun 0’ to ‘Fun 8’, the seriousness of the errors decreases.
On the ‘Fun’ levels, the “Permanent Brain’ is never active even if it has been switched ‘on’.
See section 5.11.5.
Like the ‘Fun’ levels, the ‘Easy’ levels don’t use the ‘Permanent Brain’ even when it is ‘on’.
See section 5.11.5.
‘Fischer’ timings:
Tournament 0: At the start of the game, each player is given 5 minutes’
thinking time. After each move played, the clock time is
incremented by 3 seconds. If the clock counts down to zero,
the player has lost.
Tournament 1: 25 minutes at the beginning, then an additional 10 seconds
per move.
Tournament 2: 1 hour at the beginning, then an additional 30 seconds per
move.
After you have selected the ‘User’ category via the GREEN button (as described under
‘Selecting a playing level’ in 5.4.2), the display shows the following:
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German: English:
There are six different parameters. A * can be seen before each parameter.
The ‘blinking’ * acts as a cursor. By repeatedly pressing or , you can bring the cursor to
each of the parameters in turn.
Bring the cursor to the left-hand parameter in the second row. This is the number of
moves for the first time control.
Press GREEN. The * is replaced by . You can now change the parameter by using the
direction buttons. Left arrow or right arrow increases/reduces the number by
one. Up arrow or down arrow increases/reduces the number by ten. The
maximum value for this parameter is ‘All’ (this comes after 50).
Once you have reached 42 (in this example), press GREEN to confirm. The reverts
to *.
Move the cursor to the second parameter in the second row. This is the period (in
h:mm:ss) for the first time control.
Press GREEN. The * is replaced by . You can now change the parameter by using the
direction buttons. Left arrow or right arrow increases/reduces the number in
steps of one minute. Up arrow or down arrow increases/reduces the number in
steps of ten minutes.
Once you have reached 1:30:00 (in this example), press GREEN to confirm. The is
replaced by *.
The parameters in the third row are the moves and the period for the second and
subsequent time controls. Change these parameters to 7 and 15 (in this example), in
the same way as you adjusted the parameters in the second row.
Move the cursor to the fourth row. This is the increment (in mm:ss). Press GREEN.
Left arrow or right arrow increases/reduces the increment by one second. Up
arrow or down arrow increases/reduces the increment by ten seconds.
Once you have reached 00:15 (in this example), press GREEN to confirm.
You have now finished setting your ‘User’ level. The display shows the following:
German: English:
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5.4.9 ‘Find mate’ level
On this level, the computer searches for the quickest way to force checkmate from the
current position. It will not make a move until a forced mate is found.
If you select this item, the computer will discard its last move and compute and play the one
it rates as second best. The display and the lights will guide you in retracting the old move
and carrying out the new one.
If you like, the operation may be repeated to produce the third and fourth best moves ... etc.
START has the effect of ‘taking back’ all the moves at once (see 3.5). Using the arrow button
, you may replay them one by one, to review the entire game.
If moves have been taken back, this command has the opposite effect to the START
command – it returns directly to the current game position. The LEDs on the chessboard and
the VERFY function (see 5.13) can guide you in replacing the pieces correctly.
If this item is selected, the computer will not make any moves of its own but will merely
analyse the current position. You can play moves for both White and Black, and inspect the
information on the ‘Analysis’ screen (see 4.4).
To show that ChessGenius is in Analysis mode, the symbol is displayed expanding and
contracting. The computer exits from this mode if you re-select the ANALY item or give the
MOVE command.
In ‘Two Player’ mode, ChessGenius performs no analysis. This allows you to use its special
chessboard for a game between two humans. The computer merely checks the legality of
the moves, records the score of the game, and performs the functions of a chess clock.
A pair of ‘faces’ in the bottom line of the screen ( ) shows that ChessGenius is in ‘2Play’
mode. It exits from this mode if you re-select the 2PLAY item or give the MOVE command.
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5.10 Menu: AUTO (computer playing both sides)
The AUTO command instructs the computer to play against itself. At the start of the game
especially, the play may be very fast; before you can carry out a move for White, the lights
and the LCD may indicate Black’s reply and then the next few moves for both sides…. Once
the pace slackens, you can use the ‘Verify’ function (see 5.13) to arrange the pieces in the
current position.
The computer exits from ‘auto’ mode if you re-select the AUTO item, give the MOVE
command, or start a new game.
German: English:
One line of the screen incorporates the cursor in the form of a ‘blinking’ * sign. By
repeatedly pressing or , you can move the cursor up and down and view all eleven
options in rotation. The other seven are: STYLE, BOOK, SOUND, CONTRAST, SLIDING, CPU
SPEED and LANGUAGE.
The other seven options are parameters with various ‘settings’. For example, the SOUND
option gives you four choices for setting the volume of the sound signals: ‘Loud’, ‘Medium’,
‘Quiet’ and ‘Off’.
To alter any of these seven parameters, proceed as follows:
Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor to the relevant row.
Press GREEN. The flashing * is replaced by .
Press the up arrow or down arrow to move between the various settings.
Once the desired setting is displayed, press GREEN to confirm. The sign then
reverts to * (the cursor).
After finishing your alterations to the Options, press a RED button to return to the menu.
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5.11.3 OPTS: INVERT BOARD
If White is playing ‘up the board’, the first line on the Options screen shows:
German: English:
If instead you want Black to play ‘up’, change the X to a (see section 5.11.2) and
rearrange the pieces accordingly. The VERFY function (see 5.13) can help you with this.
However, this operation is unnecessary at the start of a game. The computer automatically
detects whether the white or black pieces have been arranged at your end, i.e. whether the
board is ‘inverted’ or not.
Note: On the ‘fun’ and ‘easy’ levels (see 5.4), the computer operates without its ‘permanent
brain’ even if this option is selected. In that case, if you switch to a level category other than
Fun or Easy, it will revert to thinking in its opponent’s time.
German: English:
In this example, the computer thinks your move gives it an advantage worth 3.78 pawns.
(Compare the Analysis screen: 4.4.)
The moves on the display are the continuation envisaged in reply, starting with Qg5-e3.
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You may now press RED and take your move back (see 3.5), or press GREEN if you want your
move to stand.
There are also seven specialized books, each dealing with a specific area of chess opening
theory:
Open games (beginning 1. e4 e5)
Spanish (or Ruy Lopez)
Semi-open (1. e4 without 1… e5)
Sicilian
Q. Gambit
Indian
Gambits
If a specialized book is chosen, the computer will play a move from this book if there is one
available in the position. If not, it will (if possible) play a move from the ‘Champion’ book.
Note: Because the opening books for ChessGenius Exclusive must maintain a certain format,
please register your device, so that we can keep you informed about any changes to these
specifications.
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5.11.10 OPTS: CONTRAST
You have a choice of ten different LCD contrast settings.
The contrast can be adjusted as in section 5.11.2.
If the ‘fast’ setting is chosen, a move across more than one square should be made by
picking the piece up, not sliding it.
To construct a special position on the computer‘s chessboard, select SETUP from the menu.
You will then see the ‘Setup’ screen, which (if White is to move) looks like this:
German: English
Now simply place the pieces on the desired squares, and if the screen is showing the right
colour to move, you can press GREEN to confirm the new position. (Instead, a press on RED
would return to the situation before you selected SETUP.)
You can now play from this position; make a move, or give the MOVE command to make
ChessGenius do so (see 5.2).
However, before confirming the position, you may want to inspect or alter some of its
properties. To do this, press the up arrow button to display a list of parameters. Further
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presses on (or on ) will display more parameters and move the cursor (a ‘blinking’ *) to
each one in turn.
To specify whether (for example) Black has the right to castle queen’s side:
Bring the cursor to the line with ‘■ 0-0-0’.
Press GREEN to switch between (yes) and X (no).
When you have made the desired changes, press RED to return to the ‘Setup’ screen.
Note (1): You cannot confirm the new position if a king is missing or if a pawn is on the first
or eighth rank. To point to the fault, the bottom line of the screen will display:
or
Similarly, the position cannot be confirmed if the side to move is giving check. The fault is
indicated by:
or
Note (2): The first move from the position you have constructed cannot be a capture en
passant. To create a position where such a move is possible, set up the immediately
preceding position, and then carry out the move that allows the capture.
VERFY displays half the chessboard in diagrammatic form, with the pieces in the correct
current positions. To switch between the two halves of the board, press the up arrow or
down arrow .
This function can help you adjust the pieces on the chessboard in case of confusion.
To return to the menu, press RED.
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6 USB mode – Communicating with a PC
If you wish to use the functions described below, please register with MILLENNIUM 2000 (see
http://www.millennium2000.de/registration/chessgenius ) so that we can inform you of
changes and/or software upgrades relating to your ChessGenius Exclusive computer.
To connect the computer unit to a PC or laptop, you will need an A to B USB cable (not
included into delivery). This is the type that is used (e.g.) for printers. Plug the cable into the
centre socket at the rear of the computer unit and into a suitable port on your PC/laptop.
You can then:
Install an updated chess program in ChessGenius Exclusive.
Install a new openings book (see 5.11.8).
Import and export games in ‘PGN’ format.
6.2 Saving and loading games in PGN (Portable Game Notation) format
These operations are performed with the ‘PGN Tool’ application that can be obtained from
the Millennium website http://www.millennium2000.de/support. Download it to your PC or
laptop, and also download and run its Installer program. Then:
Open the PGN Tool.
Press the On/Off button on the ChessGenius computer unit, to display ‘USB MODE’.
A game can now be saved or loaded.
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You can now copy and paste the game into a document or text file.
Note the ‘Event’ header. This or another suitable header must precede the game score if the
game is to be incorporated in a composite PDF file – see section 6.2.3.
Each game copied into the PGN file must be preceded by one or more ‘headers’. A header is
enclosed in square brackets and consists of a label followed by a string in double quotation
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marks.
The PGN tool requires each game to have at least one header with any of these three labels:
Event
White
Black
A template for the ‘Event’ header is automatically supplied by the PGN Tool when a game is
acquired from ChessGenius. The string in quotation marks can be edited in the PGN Tool
window, e.g.:
Then when the game is stored in the PGN file, the drop-down menu will display the string as
an identification for this game:
The fields denoted here by ‘???’ and ‘()’ are available to be filled by data from headers
labelled ‘White’, ‘Black’ and ‘Result’. Other standard headers that can supply data for the
drop-down menu are ‘Site’, ‘Date’ and ‘Round’. For example, you could equip a game with
this set of headers:
Note: To ensure correct formatting (with quotation marks in the requisite style), the game
data is more conveniently edited in the PGN Tool window than in the PGN file itself.
[Event "?"]
[SetUp "1"]
[FEN "1k1K4/1p5P/1P6/8/8/8/p7/8 w - - 0 1"]
1. h8=Q a1=Q 2. Qg8 Qa2 3. Qe8 Qa4 4. Qe5+ Ka8 5. Qh8 Qf4 6. Ke7+ Qb8 7.
Qa1+ Qa78. Qxa7+ *
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(If the PGN file is only to be used in conjunction with the PGN Tool, it is unnecessary to
preserve the header labelled ‘SetUp’. This header may be required if the file is to be read by
other applications.)
We put a lot of work into the ChessGenius Exclusive, and we do our best to get the best
product to you. Sometimes the board does not work as intended, for example, when it gets
damaged during transport. This should not happen. Please contact the shop where you
purchased the board for help and/or a replacement.
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7.2 A chess piece does not work as intended
This should not happen. Please contact the shop where you purchased the board for help
and/or a replacement.
We included a spare queen for a pawn promotion to a queen. If you want additional other
pieces, or a spare set, you can contact the shop where you purchased the board. Most shops
sell spare sets.
You can save a game on your computer. You need to install the PGN tool on your computer,
see 6.2. With the PGN tool installed, you can save a game as PGN file on your computer.
Games are noted as PGN files. You can load an existing PGN file to the ChessGenius
Exclusive, using the PGN tool, see 6.2.
We release firmware updates. These updates remove bugs and add additional features. We
suggest you use the latest firmware for best playing experience.
You can either check if there is a newer firmware available by using the CGX tool (see 6.3),
or you can subscribe to our newsletter here
http://www.millennium2000.de/registration/chessgenius/index_en.html
If you are subscribed, you will receive an email once there is an update available.
Some users want to have the option to play with an older firmware. If we release an update
that changes the engine, we put both versions (the old and the new one) on our server.
You can update your ChessGenius Exclusive to the new one… and if you want the older one
back, you just need to use the CGX tool again, select the older firmware, and send it to the
clock. There can only be one firmware installed on your clock – not two different ones at the
same time.
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7.8 CGX or PGN tool does not recognize the clock
Your computer needs access to the internet to download the firmware. Check if you have
internet access. Check also if you might have blocked the CGX tool, for example your
firewall might deny access.
7.11 How long does the update take? When is the update complete?
Depending on your internet speed, it might take several minutes until the CGX tool has
downloaded the firmware from our server. Please just take some time and wait until the
download is complete. Once the CGX tool displays “Programming Complete” in the bottom
line, you can click on “Restart” in the CGX tool. If you do not click on “Restart” for several
minutes, the clock will restart itself. Once restart is complete, the clock shows the usual
start screen.
In total, this may take up to 20 minutes. Get yourself a cup of tea or coffee. It does not help
if you press any buttons or click repeatedly on the tool. Really. We can tell from experience.
We are always happy to receive your feedback. And we are curious to receive your questions.
Email us at quality@computerchess.com
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8 Disposal
Dispose of packing materials in an environmentally friendly manner by using the
relevant collection containers provided for the purpose.
Within the European Union, the device must be disposed of properly at the end of its
service life, according to EC Directive 2012/19/EU. Suitable parts of the device will
then be recycled, reducing environmental pollution.
For more information, please contact your local waste disposal company or your
municipal administration.
If you no longer have your warranty card available, please contact our office in Germany,
either by telephone +49 (0) 2773 7441 222 or at support@computerchess.com.
If you purchased the product in a country other than Germany, Austria or Switzerland, and
need service, please contact the dealer where you purchased the product.
10 Technical specifications
PRODUCT: ChessGenius Exclusive chess computer
Operates with the enclosed AC adaptor
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LIBRARY: Classic London Book (approx. 57,000 positions)
New Master Book (approx. 300,000 positions)
NOTE: This product is not protected against the effects of electrostatic charges, strong
electromagnetic radiation or other electrical interference, as malfunctioning as a result of
these conditions is not critical.
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