Chessboards are getting smarter all the time. We have already covered a few of them that let you play against online opponents. The ChessUp 2 is designed for Chess.com fans. It lets you play online rated games or practice against AI bots. You can also analyze your games. This board has WiFi connectivity and a color touchscreen display. It offers smart piece recognition. There is a checkers set available for it too!
ChessUp 2 is also a chess trainer. You can play on it with no assistance or use its strong engine to learn the best moves and avoid poor moves. The board gives you feedback in different lights to distinguish between blunders, good, and excellent moves. Here are the specs:
- 15.59 x 13.62 x 0.62″
- Weight: 2.5lbs
- Battery: 6 hours
- Square Size: 1.5″
- 12 x 12″ playable area
- AI assistance
- WiFi/Bluetooth
Unlike other smart board we have covered, this one doesn’t require you to use a phone. It has a strong version of Stockfish built-in. You can play against a friend or popular bots on Chess.com. Lichess is also supported.
