Smart board
by Particula
A slim board with coloured lights for hints, threats and your opponent’s moves, and AI coaching through its app.
Best forLearners who want hints on the board itself
Advanced features need a GoChess membership after the first year. Check what is included before you buy.
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Best first smart boardSmart boardChessnut AirChessnutA compact board that recognises every piece and lights up your opponent’s moves. It is the board most people buy first.$249.99$150 to $400
Full-size smart boardGoChess ProParticulaA tournament-size light-up board in a modern or classic design, with two extra queens and the GoChess app.From $299.95$150 to $400
Travel smart boardChessnut GoChessnutChessnut’s thinnest board: magnetic pieces, full piece recognition and a built-in engine, at about the size of a tablet.$179.99$150 to $400
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The clock to buy onceClocks · Tournament clockDGT 3000DGTThe official FIDE clock, used at the World Championship, the Candidates and the World Cup. It handles every time control there is.$89.95$50 to $150
The first book to readBooks · Annotated gamesLogical Chess: Move by MoveIrving ChernevThirty-three master games with every single move explained in plain words. Many club players say this is the book that made chess click.Under $25Under $50Chosen 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
