Before buying one, make sure that you can correctly identify the computer's
moves by word of mouth from others or by listening to the chess computer.
Try before you buy. Although I can determine the computer's move through
sounds, I could also use a light probe to find the lit LED in the corner of
the activated square. The computer that use most often is the Novag
Citreen, (I'm sure that I am misspelling that, though). You can find it at
www.classicchessandgames.com For modification, I bought the strip magnet
rolls at Wal-Mart for a couple of bucks.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Ward" <thomasward1...@gmail.com>
To: "Gamers Discussion list" <gamers@audyssey.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2013 1:08 AM
Subject: Re: [Audyssey] need help with chess
Hi Charles,
Neato. I hadn't thought of trying that. I always wondered if one of
those computerized Chess sets could be made accessible. Now I know a
way to do it. Thanks for the tips.
On 4/4/13, Charles Rivard <wee1s...@fidnet.com> wrote:
Another option, farther down the road, is to get a chess computer that
can
be used, after any modification necessary, by blind people. By beeps of
different tones, you can tell where the machine moved its pieces. You
have
to mark the black pieces for identification. I cut rubber magnet
material
from a roll that match the squares and matching magnets and stuck them
onto
the bottoms of the chessmen so they stick to the squares. Now, I can
examine the board layout while planning moves without knocking the men
off
the board. Chess computers are good when traveling or when there isn't a
human opponent when you're in the mood for a game. You can set the skill
to
just a bit stronger than you, so you can gradually improve. I have now
run
into a problem, though. I bought a chess computer for home use that is
rated at around 2400, which will give Grand Masters a challenge. It
beats
me on it's lowest level. Frustrating as all heck, but fun!
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