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==The Company NOVAG==  
==The Company NOVAG==  
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'''NOVAG''' introduced the [[Novag Forte|Forte]] in [[1985]] as a replacement for the [[Novag Super Constellation|Super Constellation]].  This was followed a year later with the improved Version B.  The machines were the first to have a display available for move information.  The playing strength of these machines was only slightly better than the [[Novag Super Constellation|Super Constellation]] and this was probably mainly due to the tact frequency of 5 Mhz. At that time [[David Kittinger|Kittinger]] worked more and more on building positional criterias into his program, which did not neccessarily favor the people who were accustomed to the previous spectacular playing style of the [[Novag Super Constellation|Super Constellation]].  
'''NOVAG''' introduced the [[Novag Forte|Forte]] in [[1985]] as a replacement for the [[Novag Super Constellation|Super Constellation]].  This was followed a year later with the improved Version B.  The machines were the first to have a display available for move information.  The playing strength of these machines was only slightly better than the [[Novag Super Constellation|Super Constellation]] and this was probably mainly due to the tact frequency of 5 Mhz. At that time [[David Kittinger|Kittinger]] worked more and more on building positional criterias into his program, which did not neccessarily favor the people who were accustomed to the previous spectacular playing style of the [[Novag Super Constellation|Super Constellation]].  


This tendency continued with the introduction of the [[Novag Super Forte A|Super Forte A]] in [[1987]].  The B-Version of [[1989]] was tactically a Monster compared to the [[Novag Forte A|Forte A]], but positionally showed several weaknesses.  In [[1990]] a new master creation of [[David Kittinger|Kittinger’s]] was launched, especially the 6 Mhz version which also played in the [[1990]] Tournaments.  [[David Kittinger|Kittinger]] almost managed to crack the magic [[SSDF]] 2000 [[Elo]] barrier with his machine.  It was listed as 1960 [[Elo]] (new [[SSDF]] @ 1860).  From the author’s point of view this was and still is today the strongest [[8-Bit]] machine ever created and the available tournament results reconfirm this opinion.
This tendency continued with the introduction of the [[Novag Super Forte|Super Forte A]] in [[1987]].  The B-Version of [[1989]] was tactically a Monster compared to the [[Novag Constellation Forte]] A, but positionally showed several weaknesses.  In [[1990]] a new master creation of [[David Kittinger|Kittinger’s]] was launched, especially the 6 Mhz version which also played in the [[1990]] Tournaments.  [[David Kittinger|Kittinger]] almost managed to crack the magic [[SSDF]] 2000 [[Elo]] barrier with his machine.  It was listed as 1960 [[Elo]] (new [[SSDF]] @ 1860).  From the author’s point of view this was and still is today the strongest [[8-Bit]] machine ever created and the available tournament results reconfirm this opinion.


What made [[David Kittinger|Kittinger’s]] C-program so special?  Well, the american Programmer introduced some ground breaking program technical improvements with his so-called Selective Search functions.  This allowed depending on the setup, for the machine to search deeper into the more likely and effective move positions.  The program could be setup for 8 different Selective Search levels.  From experience Sel 5 has established itself as the the strongest Selective Search setting, although this also has resulted in different debates and opinions from Experts.
What made [[David Kittinger|Kittinger’s]] C-program so special?  Well, the american Programmer introduced some ground breaking program technical improvements with his so-called Selective Search functions.  This allowed depending on the setup, for the machine to search deeper into the more likely and effective move positions.  The program could be setup for 8 different Selective Search levels.  From experience Sel 5 has established itself as the the strongest Selective Search setting, although this also has resulted in different debates and opinions from Experts.
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*[[Novag Accord]]
*[[Novag Accord]]
*[[Novag Agate]]
*[[Novag Agate]]
*[[Novag Agate Plus]]
*[[Novag Allegro]]
*[[Novag Allegro]]
*[[Novag Alto]]
*[[Novag Alto]]
*[[Novag Amber]]
*[[Novag Amber]]
*[[Novag Amethyst]]
*[[Novag Amethyst]]
*[[Novag Amethyst Plus]]
*[[Novag Amigo]]
*[[Novag Aquamarine Premier]]
*[[Novag Aquamarine Premier]]
*[[Novag Aquamarine Premier Plus]]
*[[Novag Aquamarine RISC II 26.6 MHz]]
*[[Novag Beluga]]
*[[Novag Beluga]]
*[[Novag Carnelian]]
*[[Novag Carnelian II]]
*[[Novag Carnelian II]]
*[[Novag Chess Champion MK I]]
*[[Novag Chess Champion MK I]]
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*[[Novag Chess Partner 2000]]
*[[Novag Chess Partner 2000]]
*[[Novag Chess Printer]]
*[[Novag Chess Printer]]
*[[Chess Wizard IQ V]]
*[[Novag Citrine]]
*[[Novag Citrine]]
*[[Novag Condor]]
*[[Novag Constellation|Novag Constellation (2 MHz)]]
*[[Novag Constellation|Novag Constellation (2 MHz)]]
*[[Novag Constellation 3.6]]
*[[Novag Constellation 3.6]]
*[[Novag Constellation Expert]]
*[[Novag Constellation Expert]]
*[[Novag Constellation Forte]]
*[[Novag Constellation Forte]]
*[[Novag Constellation Quattro]]
*[[Novag Coral]]
*[[Novag Crystal]]
*[[Novag Crystal]]
*[[Novag Delta 1]]
*[[Novag Delta 1]]
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*[[Novag Distributor]]
*[[Novag Distributor]]
*[[Novag Emerald]]
*[[Novag Emerald]]
*[[Novag Emerald Classic]]
*[[Novag Emerald Classic plus]]
*[[Novag Emerald Classic plus]]
*[[Novag Escort]]
*[[Novag Escort]]
*[[Novag Granite]]
*[[Novag Jade]]
*[[Novag Jade II]]
*[[Novag Jasper]]
*[[Novag Jasper]]
*[[Novag Magnetsensor Schachbrett]]
*[[Novag Mentor 16]]
*[[Novag Mentor 16]]
*[[Novag Micro Chess]]
*[[Novag Micro Chess]]
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*[[Novag Micro III]]
*[[Novag Micro III]]
*[[Novag Obsidian]]
*[[Novag Obsidian]]
*[[Novag Onyx]]
*[[Novag Opal]]
*[[Novag Opal]]
*[[Novag Opal II]]
*[[Novag Opal II]]
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*[[Novag Presto]]
*[[Novag Presto]]
*[[Novag Primo]]
*[[Novag Primo]]
*[[Novag Robot]]
*[[Novag Robot Adversary]]
*[[Novag 2Robot]]
*[[Novag Ruby]]
*[[Novag Ruby]]
*[[Novag Sapphire]]
*[[Novag Sapphire]]
*[[Novag Sapphire II]]
*[[Novag Sapphire II]]
*[[Novag Sapphire II de Luxe]]
*[[Novag Savant]]
*[[Novag Savant]]
*[[Novag Savant II]]
*[[Novag Savant II]]
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*[[Novag Scorpio 68000]]
*[[Novag Scorpio 68000]]
*[[Novag Secondo]]
*[[Novag Secondo]]
*[[Novag Sensor Dynamic]]
*[[Novag Solo]]
*[[Novag Solo]]
*[[Novag Solo deluxe Z]]
*[[Novag Star Aquamarine]]
*[[Novag Star Beryl]]
*[[Novag Star Beryl]]
*[[Novag Star Diamond]]
*[[Novag Star Diamond]]
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*[[Novag Star Sapphire]]
*[[Novag Star Sapphire]]
*[[Novag Super Constellation]]
*[[Novag Super Constellation]]
*[[Novag Super Emerald de luxe]]
*[[Novag Super Expert]]
*[[Novag Super Expert]]
*[[Novag Super Expert C]]
:*[[Novag Super Expert B]]
:*[[Novag Super Expert C]]
*[[Novag Super Forte]]
*[[Novag Super Forte]]
:*[[Novag Super Forte B]]
:*[[Novag Super Forte C]]
*[[Novag Super Nova]]
*[[Novag Super Nova]]
*[[Novag Super Sensor IV]]
*[[Novag Super Sensor IV]]
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*[[Novag TV-Interface]]
*[[Novag TV-Interface]]
*[[Novag Universal Electronic Chess Board]]
*[[Novag Universal Electronic Chess Board]]
*[[Novag Electronic Chess Board (Limited Edition)]]
*[[Novag Uno]]
*[[Novag Uno]]
*[[Novag VIP]]
*[[Novag VIP]]
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*[[Novag Zircon II]]
*[[Novag Zircon II]]


*[[Com2Com]]
==Novag Catalogue==
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==Weblinks==
* [http://www.chesscomputeruk.com/html/scisys_and_novag___the_early_y.html SciSys and Novag: The Early Years] by [http://www.chesscomputeruk.com Chess Computer UK]
* [http://www.spacious-mind.com/html/novag.html Novag] by [http://www.spacious-mind.com The Spacious Mind]
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The Company NOVAG

together with their american programmer David Kittinger was proclaimed as a favorite for many dedicated chess computer fans after their release of the Super Constellation in the year 1984. At the time of it’s release the Super Constellation was extremely strong and received a huge following because of it’s unconventional, intuitive, tactical and very human playing style.

Like almost all other chess computers of that time period, the program ran on an 8-Bit 6502 CPU at 3.6 Mhz. The software program itself was 56 K and the computer could rely on an opening book of 20.000 half moves, which may have been of record size for its day. It was now also possible for the first time for a user to create his own personal openings library of approximately 2000 half moves. This became an equipment standard for all NOVAG chess computers to this day. Further Highlights were the availability of connecting a printer as well as a chess clock to the computer. The price of the computer was approximately 800 DM and was also available in an elegant wooden board named the Constellation Expert.

Although the „Super Conny“, as it was lovingly named by its supporters, could not compete in Computer Competitions against its 16-Bit competitors from Mephisto, it did however often receive great acclaim for its spectacular wins (even against humans). In the professional world the experts talked about Kittinger’s famous PSH-Algorithm which allowed the program to play „intuitive“ moves and piece sacrifices. It is exactly this which even today continues to make the old Super Constellation such an interesting and sought after machine. This is especially atractive and interessting for the amateur chess player because the Super Constellation can occasionally make him look good due to it’s infrequent yet also spectacular miscalculations. The author estimates a playing strength of approx. 1700 Elo (SSDF old: 1750, SSDF new: 1650).

NOVAG introduced the Forte in 1985 as a replacement for the Super Constellation. This was followed a year later with the improved Version B. The machines were the first to have a display available for move information. The playing strength of these machines was only slightly better than the Super Constellation and this was probably mainly due to the tact frequency of 5 Mhz. At that time Kittinger worked more and more on building positional criterias into his program, which did not neccessarily favor the people who were accustomed to the previous spectacular playing style of the Super Constellation.

This tendency continued with the introduction of the Super Forte A in 1987. The B-Version of 1989 was tactically a Monster compared to the Novag Constellation Forte A, but positionally showed several weaknesses. In 1990 a new master creation of Kittinger’s was launched, especially the 6 Mhz version which also played in the 1990 Tournaments. Kittinger almost managed to crack the magic SSDF 2000 Elo barrier with his machine. It was listed as 1960 Elo (new SSDF @ 1860). From the author’s point of view this was and still is today the strongest 8-Bit machine ever created and the available tournament results reconfirm this opinion.

What made Kittinger’s C-program so special? Well, the american Programmer introduced some ground breaking program technical improvements with his so-called Selective Search functions. This allowed depending on the setup, for the machine to search deeper into the more likely and effective move positions. The program could be setup for 8 different Selective Search levels. From experience Sel 5 has established itself as the the strongest Selective Search setting, although this also has resulted in different debates and opinions from Experts.

The Super Expert C was both tactically and positionally equally strong and the spectacular PSH-moves appeared again in its play. That lovable Super Conny feeling of previous times was re-created (but at a higher playing standard) On the content side, the Display was positively improved when compared to the Forte-Generation and other previous NOVAG models. The new Display showed the used time for both sides and was much clearer to read. In addition to this, for the first time a PC-Serial connection was made available with the NOVAG Distributor-Box. The Opening Library also increased to 32.000 half moves.

Even Dave Kittinger at some point accepted that the days of the 8-Bit machines were over. In 1990 with the introduction of the Novag Scorpio (renamed because of Tradename issues to Diablo) he converted to the Motorola 68000 Processor. All the high expectations for his new creation were unfortunately not fullfilled. He did however finally leap past the SSDF 2000 Elo (new SSDF 1900) barrier. Optically this machine was a complete eye opener!

Novag Chess Computers

Novag Catalogue

Novag Prospekt Novag Prospekt 1990


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