Kasparov Turbostar 432

[32Marty25]

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Hi I've recently taken up chess again and have made a couple of purchases of "vintage " chess computers namely a Kasparov Prisma and a Kasparov Turbostar 432.
Both in good condition and working well ie rarely letting me win.
I am enjoying both machines but have a question about the Turbostar 432 which I hope someone out there can help with.
When playing against the Turbostar how do you stop the game to come back later or save the game to continue at a later date?.
The computer doesn't seem to have this availability which seems strange considering all it's other features.
The Prisma has a Stop button. The Turbostar's off button deletes the game and the level setting.
Can anyone help?
Thanks in advance
Martin Dodgson

[Ajedrecista]

Hello Martin:

Welcome to TalkChess! There is a scanned owner's manual here:

https://www.saitek.com/manuals/turbostar432.pdf

I have not found an answer to your query, only a workaround at page 10 of the manual:

14. Setting up a special position

If you wish to set up a special position first press [ SET UP ]. (If the position you want to set up contains only a few pieces, press [ NEW GAME ] immediately after this to clear the board of all pieces). The computer remembers whether white is playing up or down the board.

To remove a piece simply press it down on its current square and remove it from the board.

To add a new piece first select the color (by pressing [ COLOR ] if necessary). Now press the appropriate piece key and press the new piece on an empty square.

After you have set up the position make sure the WHITE/BLACK lights correctly indicate the side to move next and then press [ SET UP ]. You may now play on from the position you have entered. If the side to move is on top, it will wait 6-8 seconds and then compute a move.

Note: The computer will refuse to play if the position you have set up is not legal.

I hope you find it useful. You could also check the manual and hopefully find a better solution. Good luck!

Regards from Spain.

Ajedrecista.

[32Marty25]

Thanks Ajedrecista

I'll check this out as I have the manual.
It seems a long winded method instead of simply Stop & Go buttons that less powerful chess computers have.
Thanks again for your reply

Martin.