Electronic Mid-Size Chess Game by Excalibur

by Excalibur

Product Features

• Estimated rating 1750, with 73 strength levels.
• Sensory chess board with magnetic pieces.
• LCD display shows your every move.
• Includes unique Teaching Mode.
• Piece storage compartment.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• ASIN: B00006699R
• Item model number: 901E-4
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #234,068 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Product Description

Magnetic sensory board notes your move Remembers a game you want to finish later. Piece-storage compartment prevents lost pieces. Accommodates either 1 or 2 players. The latest studies show that playing chess helps keep you mentally sharp no matter what your age! And Excalibur's Electronic Chess makes it easy and lots of fun for the entire family. Play whenever you want to-your electronic partner will never complain! Loaded with state-of-the-art features that allow you to play by yourself against the computer or against a human opponent-with or without the unique "Teach Mode" that makes learning chess easy! 73 strength levels from beginner to advanced player let you adjust the challenge for family members or for yourself as you improve. 901E-4 Saber IV Mid-Size Electronic Chess Game

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Defective, October 24, 2003

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John L. Liccardi "John L" (OH United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Electronic Mid-Size Chess Game by Excalibur (Toy)

Sabre IV by Excalibur Electronics - I was very disappointed in this product. When you move a chess piece, you gently press it down on the square, move it, and press it down again. This is how the computer registers a move. Some of the pieces would not work, even when pressing them down several times. This is one of two computer chess games I have had to return to Amazon (see my review of the Saitek Kasparov Alchemist).

4.0 out of 5 stars Over all just OK, April 1, 2010

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J. Akins (Duncanville,TX USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Electronic Mid-Size Chess Game by Excalibur (Toy)

Over all it is a good game but sometimes it makes real stuped moves that a good Chess player would never make.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great powerful chess computer and training tool, November 8, 2008

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Farah (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Electronic Mid-Size Chess Game by Excalibur (Toy)

The Saber IV is powerful enough to beat a large majority of chess players in the world but it can also be set to low enough power level to keep the oponent interested. The estimated 1750 strength rating put this chess computer at a class A player level acording to U.S. Chess Federation, or just 2 levels below a Master level. For the beginner, you can set the play level to low enough level so you are competetive with the computer but as the player strength goes up you cna adjust the computer level upward to always have a worthy oponent and keep the game interesting. The portable size and the low price makes this the best investment in a chess set.