Chess is a game of intelligence tactics, and strategy, so make sure you are at the top of your game with the great Einstein Electronic Chess Game. Ideal for anyone from beginners upwards this electronic chess game features a 'Teach' mode for beginners, an "are you sure?" coach mode for intermediate players, and tournament strength play for those who play at a higher level.

For beginner chess players, once the basics of how each piece moves have been mastered, this set provides additional help by announcing "Mate in 5 moves", as well as featuring a threat level indicator which also gives a 'why' and 'where' explanation so that mistakes can be learned from. Another feature to aid you is the 'info' mode which will show you exactly what the computer is thinking, and the best way to triumph over your opponent, is to know them. Take a few lessons from this brilliant chess tutor and you'll be pulling off complicated moves such as Castling or En Passant, not to mention evolving from referring to one of the pieces as a 'Rook' rather than a 'Castle' in no time!

Those of a greater playing ability need not worry as the Einstein Electronic Chess Game also caters for you, with a dizzying number of difficulty levels, and will even give your chess skill a rating so you can see what sort of level you are playing at whilst trying to improve. If you are one of those who likes doing the chess puzzles in the newspaper as part of your ever ongoing development and education, there is a feature that allows you to set up these puzzles on the board to better allow you to visualise and solve it.

The small size of the Einstein Electronic Chess Set, combined with it being battery powered mean it is ideal for travelling, and there can be few better ways of passing a long journey or wait than by locking horns with your electronic opponent.

This electronic chess set is a great introduction to the most challenging of games, providing something to entertain whilst also stimulating, challenging, and developing your mind. With its numerous levels of difficulty it also provides a challenge and a learning tool for players of all abilities.

Features:

• 136 levels, with 120 for play and 16 for analysis
• Info mode to see what computer is "Thinking"
• Rates your chess skill
• Tournament strength
• Dialogue messages shown on scrolling dot matrix display
• Tournament time control levels
• Action chess time control levels
• Threat warning indicator with 'Why' and 'Where' explanation
• Limited Voice Vocabulary (Check, Not Legal, Mate, Castle...)
• "Are you sure?" coach mode
• Replay line after take back
• Selectable opening lines for play and learning
• Teach mode for beginner players
• Info Mode to see what computer is "Thinking"
• Where can piece move for beginners
• Rateable game indicator
• Announces mate in 5 moves
• Set up newspaper problems
• Adjustable automatic shutoff
• Requires 2 AA batteries (not included)
• Recommended for ages 13+
• Approximate dimensions 280 x 190 x 25mm