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Electronica IM-01, the first Soviet mass-market chess computer
Photo by Viktor Boyko1977
International Chess Federation (FIDE)
Lausanne, Switzerland
In 1977, portable desktop gaming computers started to become popular. While they might not have been capable of winning competitions, they made great companions for many chess enthusiasts. One notable example is the Electronica IM-01, the first Soviet mass-market chess computer, manufactured in Leningrad, USSR. At the time, it was considered a marvel of modern technology.
Chess Board Size: 180 x 180 mm
Computer Size: Approximately 290 x 212 x 70 mm
Weight: Approximately 2500 g
Chess pieces were not included.
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- Title: Electronica IM-01, the first Soviet mass-market chess computer
- Creator: Photo by Viktor Boyko
- Date Created: 1977
- Physical Location: Russia, Moscow, Chess Museum of the Central Chess Club
- Location Created: USSR
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