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by vonderlasa
Mon Apr 23, 2018 1:00 am
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Fidelity Septennial
Replies: 14
Views: 1738

I own a Septenniel, but have jumbled its' original pieces with other sets during a move. Can someone post pictures, so the original set may rejoin its' board and box? TIA
by vonderlasa
Sun Nov 05, 2017 6:37 pm
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Goodbye Chessbase
Replies: 10
Views: 4859

Goodbye electronic medical records

I have not had the problems you relate, and have been able to communicate and get glitches foxed quickly by excellent cutomer service. If you want buggy programs, arrogant vendors, and high costs (~$20,000 rental per doctor per year), try struggling with an electronic medical record. There is a line...
by vonderlasa
Tue Mar 28, 2017 12:27 am
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Hiarcs Forum 10th Birthday Party Competition!
Replies: 40
Views: 8841

My picks:
Hiarcs
Arminius
The King
Spartacus
The Baron
Embla
Nemeton

57 moves
by vonderlasa
Mon Jan 30, 2017 3:08 am
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Citrine repair
Replies: 1
Views: 800

Citrine repair

Hi,
My Citrine does not recognize several squares as having a piece on them.When turned on, I get a ver d2 message. A few other squares have the same issue. Any ideas on repair or who can fix it in the USA?
TIA
Vonderlasa
by vonderlasa
Fri Jul 08, 2016 5:46 pm
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: The Future of Hiarcs
Replies: 13
Views: 5640

Any chance for an iPhone upgrade?
by vonderlasa
Mon Jun 27, 2016 10:55 pm
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Mephisto 6800 XL?
Replies: 6
Views: 1772

It's one of my favorite computers, with a nice solid style, and excellent design. No idea what it's worth though. I think it's uncommon.
by vonderlasa
Tue May 10, 2016 10:35 pm
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Chess on TV and in Films
Replies: 51
Views: 11091

Chess in movies

There is a good book on the subject, "Chess in the Movies" by Bob Basalla. it needs an update, as it was published in 2005. i think he also covered TV.
by vonderlasa
Tue Dec 29, 2015 3:33 am
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Millenium Chess Genius 80 mhz
Replies: 16
Views: 5972

All natural baby

430,
Don't know about the steroids but the odd "muscles" are most likely from synthol injections into the body.
by vonderlasa
Wed Nov 25, 2015 12:47 am
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Millenium new release of chess computer
Replies: 676
Views: 171877

me vs Millenium Chess Genius

Since Steve has asked for games, here's one right out of the box. This was on the default level for MCG, whatever time control that is. [Event "?"] [Site "?"] [Date "Nov 13, 2015"] [Round "?"] [White "vonderlasa"] [Black "Millennium Chess Genius...
by vonderlasa
Sat Oct 31, 2015 12:52 am
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Collector's Corner...On A Timeless Classic
Replies: 34
Views: 4503

This is a very well known position, which any Russian schoolboy or US Class A player can recognize at a glance. No ChessBase Megabase needed.
by vonderlasa
Tue Oct 20, 2015 7:47 pm
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Millenium new release of chess computer
Replies: 676
Views: 171877

USA shipping date

Chess House informed me today they anticipate shipping in 2 weeks. :D
by vonderlasa
Wed Sep 30, 2015 7:38 pm
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Baden-Baden, 1911
Replies: 2
Views: 650

Alas, your story has the wrong protagonist. Bardeleben died at age 62 by either jumping or falling out a window. Jacques Mieses at age 84 beat 86 year old van Foreest in 1949,and declared that youth had triumphed. I think it was at Hastings.
by vonderlasa
Thu Sep 17, 2015 10:40 pm
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Repeat performance issues with dedicated units?
Replies: 90
Views: 26400

Cyberchess modules

Hi,
I would be interested in purchasing modules beyond the basic [or even quality photocopies]. PM me if you can help
Thanks in advance!
Richard
by vonderlasa
Wed Sep 16, 2015 10:47 pm
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: The Cow from Minsk...
Replies: 5
Views: 1184

Another wise Rabbi

A priest, a minister, and a rabbi were discussing when life begins. The priest stated that life begins at conception. The minister, stated that life begins when the fetus assumes human form and can live outside the womb. But the rabbi countered that they were both mistaken. "Boys, life begins w...
by vonderlasa
Tue Aug 18, 2015 12:37 am
Forum: Main Lobby / General Discussions
Topic: Collector's Corner..On Collecting Dedicated Chess Computers
Replies: 3476
Views: 690005

Novag Star Diamond for sale on eBay. Suckers beware!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOVAG-Star-Diamond-Computer-Chess-Set-USCF-2500-w-Case-Adapter-Rare-Mint-/331631365837?hash=item4d36c50ecd There is clearly a trend for absurd pricing. There are also 2 Citrines for sale. One guy wants $1700, the other $1800. The former is our old friend who was going to sell...