Petsafe RFA-67D 6-Volt Lithium Battery, Set of 2

March 28, 2008 | By Doug In Chess Sets |

Petsafe RFA-67D 6-Volt Lithium Battery, Set of 2
2 Pack, 6 Volt, Lithium Battery Module, Works In The IF-275 & PUL-275.

Customer Review: Batteries OK, but…
Nothing wrong with the batteries per se, although I’m a bit ticked off that PetSafe requires these special batteries, rather than using standard batteries.

Customer Review: Petsafe replacement batteries
I was thrilled to find the batteries for my Petsafe Containment System on amazon, at a much better price than I would pay at my local Pet Smart. Combined with another purchase, shipping was free. Can’t beat that!

Bluestone Design Crystal Times Crystal Chess Set
Bluestone Design Crystal Times Crystal Chess Set

Chess Assistant 9.1
Chess Assistant 9 is a unique tool for managing chess games and databases, playing chess through the Internet, viewing electronic texts, studying openings, analyzing games, or playing chess against the computer. Chess Assistant 9 Starter package includes a strong game engine (Shredder: ELO rating 2750), a convenient mode of entering and analyzing games, Chess Opening Encyclopedia 2006, powerful search systems, unique Tree mode, the database of 1,000,000 games played by Masters and Grandmasters that can be automatically updated through the Internet each week with 3,000 new games (for free till the end of 2008). Chess Assistant 9 Starter package supports the strong game engine Rybka, and allows the user to open and edit any data from DVDs, Chess Databases and Advanced Chess Data, add or view databases in PGN and CBH formats, while removing any duplicate games. The Chess Opening Encyclopedia 2006 mode includes rich theoretical material on all the openings, more than 8,000 annotations from GM Kalinin and 500,000 expert evaluations to key opening positions. The detailed key system for any opening allows editing. The new Test Opening mode will allow testing your knowledge and skills in openings. Chess Assistant includes a convenient interface for playing at Internet Chess Club. Chess Assistant 9, Starter package includes: CD, printed manual (112 pages) and box
Customer Review: CHESS ASSISTANT - EVERYTHING FOR CHESS
Chess Assistant 8.1 is a chess program and game database combined. A recent review by FIDE MASTER ERIC SCHILLER (www.chesscity.com) said Chess Assistant’s the “Best Chess Software for Rapid Improvement”. [quoting SCHILLER'S REVIEW] “There are two popular full-featured chess processors, Chess Assistant and Chess Base. I’ve used both of these programs for many years. In the past, I have split my recommendations depending on the level of play, but recent additions to Chess Assistant make it hands down the better choice for all chessplayers.” Myself, I’m just now returning to chess, so I’m starting out with both ChessAssistant and Fritz9 (Chessbase). Both Fritz and ChessAssistant are different products with a different emphasis. Fritz has a large number of complementary training videos, but all of them require at least Fritz8 to run. Here in the States there’s http://chessbaseusa.sectorlink.org (USA), otherwise www.chessbase.com But ChessAssistant not only includes (game) database management with their product, but ChessAssistant is working to be known as “EVERYTHING ANYONE WOULD WANT” IN A SINGLE PACKAGE. It’s written by CONVEKTA, who’s also responsible for producing many of the CHESS-PLAYABLE TRAINING CD’s on the market. You can go to their STORE at www.chessassistant.com or www.convekta.com and browse their selection. They are always adding to their collection as they have working arrangements with Chess Masters on developing new products - individual CD’s or volume 1234 collections. All of Convekta’s products are listed on Amazon.com as either Convekta or ChessCentral. Some of the training CD’s include: CT-ART (tactics), Chess Tactics for Intermediate Players and combo packs such as Total Chess Training 2 (with modules covering opening, middle and endgames). CONVEKTA’S DOWNLOAD PAGE includes not only DEMO VERSIONS of their training CD’s, but also recent product updates and a LITE VERSION OF “CHESS ASSISTANT 7″ itself. Go to Convekta’s site and the “download” page, so you can try out Chess Assistant before buying. You’ll need to place all of the separate downloads into the same folder on your pc, then run setup. This lite version has no time limit The latest version of CHESS ASSISTANT 8.1 includes a DATABASE OF 2,710,000 GAMES that can automatically be updated with 2,500 new games weekly on the Internet. You can also add databases in the CA, PGN or CBH formats while removing any duplicate games. The CHESS OPENING ENCYCLOPEDIA 2005 mode includes theoretical material on all the openings, over 8,000 ANNOTATIONS FROM GRAND MASTER ALEXANDER KALININ as well as 500,000 key opening positions with expert evaluations. The GAME ANALYSIS uses the built-in playing programs Tiger 2004, Ruffian, Delfi, Crafty and Russian Dragon. The game provides for automatic, multi-variant and background analysis. WHEN PLAYING THROUGH A GAME(compared to a chess tree), you can see all the commentaries, information about the game, and the current position with graphics. You can search the encyclopedic table for pawn structures, material differences, positions, maneuvers and sacrifices. As you play, Assistant will also highlight the best move for each position using the CHESS TREE. You can also play out variations in Test or Demonstration mode. You can COMMENT AND HIGHLIGHT GAMES and email them directly, as well as export to PGN, HTML or PUT THEM IN WEB PAGES TO REPLAY using Java. (It’s the same type of “interactive” game displays you’ve seen on other chess internet sites.) NEWS AND TOURNAMENT GAMES are available for download from www.convekta.com and “Chess Weekly” http://weekly.convekta.com If you want to play chess online or watch the games of others, Chess Assistant has an interface for connecting to the ICC INTERNET CHESS CLUB www.chessclub.com and their own ww.chessassistantclub.com An independent site also provides a series of “HOW TO” ARTICLES AND REVIEWS at www.chessassistance.com Other reviews may be found at “Seagaard Chess Reviews” The expanded version is CHESS ASSISTANT MEGA PACKET for an additional $40 … this includes a Correspondence Database and twin DVD set with Nalimov Endgame tablebases. Personally, I’m happy with Convekta’s customer service and I’ve always had a response within a few hours. On occasion, they offer special discounts and shipping is reasonable. You could also find Convekta at www.chesscentral.com www.wholesalechess.com and other chess sites. With the company continuing to make new improvements to ChessAssistant and still adding to its line of products, MAYBE CONVEKTA SHOULD BE THE FIRST INTERNET SITE YOU GO TO FOR CHESS!!! * My Amazon Guide “Chess Sampler” has a list of additional books, videos and internet sites *