Chessnut Move – Robotic Chessboard with Plastic Pieces, Self-Moving Pieces Simultaneously, Full Piece Recognition, Built-in Chess Engine, Voice Control & Video Integration

This chessboard is incredible,it would be better if the pieces charged while sitting on the board but other then that its great!! Not to mention it gives u the ability to use different apps with it!

I got this as a gift and I love it.

Doesn’t fit the pieces very well or the charging pad

Ive only had the chessnut move for a few weeks, but sofar its worked flawlessly. After the novelty of the pieces moving themselves wares off you're left with a chess partner ready for a great game any time you are. Its been very satisfying to play.

Is the board great - Yes! Did the 1st board I received work - No. Did I get the board on time- No. The experience from ordering the board to receiving it was really frustrating. Purely due to the poor communication. The product itself is amazing.

This robotic chessboard has been one of those gadgets that gets a lot of attention whenever someone walks into the room. Setting it up took a little patience at first, but once everything was running, watching the pieces move on their own across the board was honestly pretty fun. I found myself playing more often because it feels much closer to playing a real game than staring at a screen. The board recognized my moves well most of the time, although I did have a couple moments where I repositioned a piece to make sure it registered correctly. The movement of the pieces is surprisingly smooth and is easily the coolest part of the experience. I also liked being able to leave a game in progress and come back later without losing track of where things stood. The board itself feels sturdy enough to stay set up on a table instead of being packed away after every game. One small downside is that it can attract a crowd of curious people who want to stop and watch, which makes quick games turn into longer conversations. If you enjoy chess and like tech that adds something different to the experience, this has been a genuinely entertaining addition to my routine.

Pros: Very fun and impressive—watching the pieces move automatically is fascinating. My son enjoys it a lot. Cons: No ChessKid.com support. It integrates with Lichess and Chess.com, but ChessKid is what my kids use most often, so this was very disappointing. If Chessnut adds ChessKid support to the Chessnut Move (I believe Evo supports ChessKid—so why the Move doesn’t??), I’ll be happy to update this to a 5-star rating.

The Chessnut Move is a revolutionary step up from traditional smart boards, replacing slow mechanical arms with individually motorized pieces that "scurry" across the board simultaneously. It delivers a seamless over-the-board (OTB) feel that helps bridge the gap between online play and physical tournaments. Key Highlights: Revolutionary Movement: Unlike older robotic boards that move one piece at a time, this board can reposition all pieces at once. This makes resetting the board or jumping between complex puzzles incredibly fast and effortless. Flawless Recognition: The Full Piece Recognition (AFPR) is highly accurate, tracking positions within 1mm. It immediately detects illegal moves and can even highlight AI trajectories before they happen. Strong Online Integration: It connects reliably via Bluetooth to the Chessnut App for play on Chess.com and Lichess. Playing against built-in engines like Stockfish 18 or Maya feels immersive since you never have to look at a screen. Quiet & Efficient: The motors are surprisingly quiet, producing only a subtle whirring that doesn't distract from deep calculation. Points to Consider: Not for Blitz: While fast for a robot (moves usually take 1–3 seconds), it isn't suitable for bullet or fast blitz games where a human can move much faster. It shines most in Rapid (15+10) or Classical formats. Battery Life: Because every piece is motorized, you’ll get about 8 hours of active playtime per charge via USB-C. Design Compromises: The pieces are lightweight to preserve battery and motor life, which might feel different if you're used to heavily weighted tournament sets. Verdict: If you want a distraction-free training tool that handles all the "grunt work" of setting up positions and moving opponent pieces, this is currently the best robotic board on the market.

J’hésitais entre les pièces bois et les pièces plastiques. En les découvrant à réception, les pièces plastiques sont de qualité, et aspect mat et bien finies. Tout fonctionne à merveille, simple d’utilisation. L’autonomie des pièces est excellente et celle du plateau très correcte. L’IA utilisée est suffisamment dosée. Une super expérience pour un set hors norme.

Dieses Roboter-Schachbrett war ein ganz besonderes Geburtstagsgeschenk für meinen Mann. Aufgrund des höheren Anschaffungspreises hätte er es sich selbst wahrscheinlich nie gegönnt – umso größer war die Freude und die gelungene Überraschung beim Auspacken! Die Technik des Chessnut Move ist einfach faszinierend und zieht jeden sofort in ihren Bann: Dass sich die gegnerischen Figuren wie von Geisterhand völlig selbstständig über das Brett bewegen, sorgt auch nach Tagen noch für absolute Begeisterung. Man hat das Gefühl, gegen einen echten, unsichtbaren Gegner am Tisch zu sitzen. Ein riesiger Pluspunkt, der uns erst nach dem Auspacken so richtig bewusst wurde: Man ist absolut nicht auf ein Smartphone oder eine App angewiesen! Das Brett hat einen eingebauten Schachcomputer (KI-Engines wie Stockfish). Mein Mann kann das Handy also komplett ausschalten, sich an den Tisch setzen und direkt gegen das Brett spielen. Das ist perfekt, um einfach mal ganz ohne Bildschirm und digitale Ablenkung abzuschalten. Wenn er die App doch mal nutzt (z. B. für Online-Partien), klappt die technische Umsetzung im Hintergrund ebenfalls absolut fehlerfrei. Die Verbindung steht stabil, die Züge werden blitzschnell übertragen und das Zusammenspiel funktioniert einwandfrei. Ja, das Brett ist eine Investition, aber die Verarbeitung, die durchdachte Technik und das einzigartige Spielerlebnis rechtfertigen den Preis vollkommen. Wer einem Schachfan eine unvergessliche Freude machen möchte, liegt hier absolut richtig. Von uns gibt es eine klare Kaufempfehlung und verdiente 5 Sterne!

This is absolutely incredible and works as advertised. The whole family enjoys it and I'm able to play with my son and grandsons.

El pedido ha llegado bien empaquetado y en perfectas condiciones. He jugado poco, pero es alucinante ver cómo se colocan solas las piezas y jugar contra la IA sobre un tablero real. Es como jugar contra un fantasma. El tablero y las piezas son de calidad. Absolutamente recomendable aunque cueste algo caro. La compra merece la pena.

Excellent et incroyable ! Il faut cependant trouver des vidéos YouTube pour comprendre car la notice n'est pas en français et très succincte. Je ne regrette pas mon achat !