Self-moving board

GoChess Wizard Alive

by Particula

An officially licensed Harry Potter Wizard’s Chess board: say your move and watch your piece glide into place.

$699at Particula, checked November 2026

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Best forHarry Potter fans and family game night

Made by: Particula
Type: Self-moving board
Opponent’s move: The board moves it for you
Needs a phone: Yes, for the app
Plays online on: Chess.com, Lichess

Why we picked it

Self-moving pieces with voice control
Light coaching for new players
32 difficulty levels, plus Chess.com and Lichess

Keep in mind

You are paying for the licence and the theatre. A Chessnut Move is the more serious self-moving board.

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Goes well with

Complete the kit.

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The gift with a storyGifts and home · Historical replicaIsle of Lewis ChessmenChess HouseAntiqued replicas of the 12th-century chessmen found on the Isle of Lewis, now in the British Museum and National Museum of Scotland.$369$150 to $400

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