Saitek Expert Travel Chess manual Infinite Level Square B8, No time limit 99999

When you choose one of the Normal Playing Levels, you are select- ing an average response time for the computer. Note that the times are averaged over a large number of moves. In the opening and endgame, the computer tends to play faster, but in complicated middlegame positions, it may take longer to move.

3.2 Infinite Level (Square B8)

LEVEL	MOVE TIME	DISPLAY
B8	No time limit	9:99;99

On the Infinite Level, the computer will search indefinitely, until it finds a forced mate or forced move; until it has fully searched the position to its maximum depth; or until you press ENTER to stop the search. If you halt the search, the computer makes the move it currently thinks is best.

Try experimenting with this level—set up some interesting board

positions and let the computer analyze them for you. It will think for hours or even days on end, trying to come up with the best possible move! And don’t forget to watch the computer as it thinks—take advan- tage of the unique Rotating Display feature described in Section 5.3.

3.3 Tournament Levels (Squares C1-C8)

LEVEL	TOTAL TIME / NUMBER OF MOVES	DISPLAY
C1	1 hr. 30 min. / 40 moves	1:30;40
C2	1 hr. 45 min. / 35 moves	1:45;35
C3	1 hr. 45 min. / 40 moves	1:45;40
C4	1 hr. 30 min. / 35 moves	1:30;35
C5	2 hrs. / 40 moves	2:00;40
C6	2 hrs. 30 min. / 45 moves	2:30;45
C7	2 hrs. / 50 moves	2:00;50
C8	3 hrs. / 40 moves	3:00;40

The Tournament Levels require you to make a certain number of moves within a given amount of time. If a player exceeds the allotted time for a given number of moves, the computer flashes “time”TImE( ) along with the elapsed time, to show that the game is over. If you wish, you can continue to play even after the time has run out.

If you choose a Tournament Level, you may want to set the clocks to display countdown time instead of elapsed time (see Section 5.1). When game time runs out, the countdown clock automatically reverts back to the normal clock display.

Your computer also offers the option of using Bronstein Clock time

controls when playing Tournament games. For details, see Section 5.4.

3.4Blitz Levels (Squares D1-D8)

LEVEL	TIME PER GAME	DISPLAY
D1	5 minutes	0:05;99
D2	10 minutes	0:10;99
D3	15 minutes	0:15;99
D4	20 minutes	0:20;99
D5	30 minutes	0:30;99
D6	45 minutes	0:45;99
D7	60 minutes	1:00;99
D8	90 minutes	1:30;99

On the Blitz Levels (also called Speed Chess or “Sudden Death” Levels), you set the total time for the whole game. If game time is exceeded, the computer flashes “time”TImE( ) along with the elapsed time, to show that the game is over.

If you select a Blitz Level, you may want to set the chess clocks to display countdown time instead of elapsed time (see Section 5.1). When game time runs out, the countdown clock automatically reverts back to the normal clock display.

Your computer also offers the option of using Bronstein Clock time controls when playing Blitz games. For details, see Section 5.4.

3.5Fun Levels (Squares E1-E8)

LEVEL	TIME PER MOVE	DISPLAY
E1	1 second	Fun:	1
E2	2 seconds	Fun:	2
E3	3 seconds	Fun:	3
E4	4 seconds	Fun:	4
E5	5 seconds	Fun:	5
E6	6 seconds	Fun:	6
E7	7 seconds	Fun:	7
E8	*8 seconds	Fun:	8
*Increases with user’s time per move.
Are you a novice or beginning chess player? If so, these levels are
especially for you! Here, the computer restricts its search so that it
deliberately plays weaker and gives you a better chance to win!
The Fun Levels start out easy and get a little harder as you go. The
computer’s playing strength goes up gradually from Levels E1 to E6—
but be prepared for some stiffer competition when you reach Levels E7
and E8. These two highest Fun Levels represent a much greater jump in
playing strength, and you’ll see that they’re quite a bit more challenging.

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