Chess computer

DGT Centaur

by DGT

A standalone chess computer with an e-paper display and an engine that adapts to your strength, so games stay close.

$395at Chess House, checked November 2026

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Best forScreen-free practice against an opponent that adjusts to you

Made by: DGT
Type: Chess computer
Opponent’s move: Lit squares show it; you move the piece
Needs a phone: No
Plays online on: Offline only

Why we picked it

Adaptive engine, no phone or internet
Low-glare e-paper display
Lit squares show the computer’s moves

Keep in mind

Built for playing the computer, not people online.

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Chosen because players widely use and recommend it, not because a maker paid to be listed. We don’t earn commissions from these links. Prices change often; check the store before you buy. About this guide