Boris Electronic Chess Computer

Boris Electronic Chess Computer
Manufacturer:
Applied Concepts, Inc.
Date:
1977
Category:
Fixed-application digital computer: entertainment
Dimensions:
3 1/2 x 9 3/4 x 6 3/4 in.
Accession:
102647279
Description:

By the early 1980s, computer software companies and others began selling dedicated chess computers and boards. Some consumer chess boards included interesting features, such as feedback and evaluation, that allowed beginners to improve their game. Boris displayed messages in response to the player’s moves such as: "I expected that."