I have one of these and it is nice to play with my daughter who is a chess newbie and seeing how excited she is getting about chess because she has a fighting chance.
The new and improved, I would say, way of learning chess. I got into chess with Chess Mates from 1998. I think it was 1998 I just remember it required Windows 3.x. I still have the CD for it too.
Thank you for making this video. I am definitely interested in buying this board. I know the basic moves but not the strategy moves. So I believe this would help me to be a better player. Is there a way you can review your game so you can see where you made a mistake that caused you to lose?
I have this board. I haven't touched it in a month because ... Life has been in the way. But there were a lot of buggy features last I played it. I am optimistic they will squash them. The Chestnut Air, I think, is very sexy as well. I want both. Alas, the Wife will not allow it.
I have both. ChessUp is great when playing OTB with in-experence players. It has a wow factor but the ChessNut Air is amazing for self analysis. Stores matches and more compatible with more tools and online playerbase.
In my opinion this product would be most helpful for someone who is still learning how to play chess. As someone who has been playing for years now, I would only use chessup to play against the computer. I seriously doubt you would be able to get assistance while playing someone online so... For me, it wouldn't be all that useful except for an occasional hint when playing the AI. It's a wonderful idea for beginners though 👍
U should check out what Japanese do to touch screen chess board! That cool chess board can move pieces by itself but GoChess board can! Even that, I still love it as well 👍
This is a great chess set. But somewhat glitchy in that it gets confused with where the pieces are at times which kind of throws off the fun. But overall, it's a very high quality board that does not need a phone to run as the program and hardware is all self contained.
Played with a family member yesterday. Everytime I checkmate it would say - White wins on the app but I was on the black team. Hopefully they can fix this with an update!
the lights no turning off under the pieces in the beggining is because it might be some air bubbles under the pieces green cloth, use a neddle to get rid of the air and make the pieces flat over the surface of the board
Nice review! However, it would have been really good to not only *talk* about the different features (backlight recommended moves, etc.), but to actually *show* us this, instead of keeping the camera on a board in the initial setup. Show us how it moves, what it sounds like, how it reacts, how it lights up, and example few moves, etc. That's what we're here to see. Thanks
Great video. I watched it entirely and I’m inclined to purchase this Chessup. My only concern is to find out later that to enjoy it I’ll have to make some kind of commitment with a monthly payment. I don’t mind to pay big bucks for stuff, but I deny making commitments. If you could share that information I would appreciate it.
The move indicator light are great for beginners. For anyone over 1000 Elo they will be nothing but distraction. Build in AI makes this board compete with DGT Centaur but I wish the AI was stronger so we could ignore the phone app all together. Over all great product. I will buy one as soon as they update the build in AI to about 2600 Elo range.
@@Murat807 Ok, however, considering one’s phone is always close at hand, there’s no drawback in using it. Plus you then get the game recording and analytics within the app.
@@BinaryReplicant i was torn between. These board and chessnut. How has your chessnut experience been so far? What features here are you wishing chessnut has?
I am 31 and just now getting into chess. I even bought a book lol. I bought this board though and am going to also buy the Chessnut EVO. Both look like great tools for learning, while also just being cool Chess Boards.
ChessUp is one of the best; stay clear away from ChessNut Air. Also, Square Off takes your money and keeps delaying shipment -- I ordered mine last year around July now they're saying due to logistics issue, slated to ship in June.
Great video. So does the board recognize the pieces? Will it know the difference between a queen and a pawn (like the Chessnut?) Can you turn off the touch lights completely? Thanks. Sub.
I have an idea, use a tablet as the board. On top of the 2D pieces on the tablet, the 3D pieces are put. Every time the 3D pieces moved, the 2D pieces follow it.
Al su what would your purchasing decision be between this or chess nut? Both seem to be great but chessup seems to have more features and potential tech to me. The lights seem great but also seem like they would be a bit distracting
Could you show me how checkers works on this board? Is there also a lighting system for it? What is exactly the problem with android devices and the chessup app?
Its a pretty board but i dont see the benefit of it telling you good and bad moves. You need to make bad moves to learn why they are bad while playing.
I've been researching this alot lately. Unfortunately the App and software all around seem to be far behind what chessnut can offer. Integration of other platforms as well as bugfixing seems to be very slow. I'm waiting to see if it gets fixed rn. If you want an eboard quickly the chessnut air should be the best choice (:
Hey! If you're still looking into this - just a heads up that right now they're $299 instead of $399 and if you use the IMROSEN code you can get it for $260ish. Just ordered one for me today.
@@BinaryReplicant ChessUp has different levels... Just press the level experience or your ( ELO ) rating for what level you would like to play... It starts at 1,000 ELO rating or level... :)
@@seanobrien2306, of course it does. Around 1000 ELO is the boards limit without the app. With the app and the added computational power of a smartphone, it goes up to 3000.
Is it possible to setup a random position and let it analyze the position? Another thing, lets say I have played OTB game and I want to analyze the game is it somehow possible with the board?
Unfortunately, at least for Android, the app is officially below 2 stars. The reviews are horribly bad. Very concerning. Good to know the board has much to offer, without the app. I was sold until I saw the app reviews. What's worse... The developer/ChessUp is not even responding to those reviews.
Thank you for your comment, that is what I kept thinking. If the board is constantly showing you where to move, you will learn to rely on that assistance and will not be able to play properly on a conventional board.
Piece and board are horrible. The only board with a real nice experience is the milleniun phonix that has a predecessor in the Mephisto Battery is not good and also app. Board must have adpator and hardaware and softwere outside coneted via cable or wifi but no batteries! I bought that so I know well. These board are not pratic! Companies should take the direction of Mephisto! It costs but worth!!!
Don't know what you're on about. Pieces have a great weight and feel to them, and the board works well. Nothing horrible about it all. You've obviously not even used this particular board and are just having an agenda.
I have one of these and it is nice to play with my daughter who is a chess newbie and seeing how excited she is getting about chess because she has a fighting chance.
You got to see the NEW Chessup 2 board WOW !!!!!!!
I was waiting for a decent self moving board to come out, but f that, this is amazing. What a great teaching tool.
when you say self-moving, do you mean a board that moves the pieces as well?? How will the Knight jump over other pieces??
@@freddymercury2259 robotic arm attachment!
@@freddymercury2259it moves in between the pieces.
@@freddymercury2259 the knight goes around...
@@freddymercury2259The squares are bigger than normal and pieces are smaller.
I have one and love it. Great for the kids too. Thanks for the video.
Hello. This is Magnus Carlsen. I will be glad to visit you.
Lol sorry. Will you be making a comparison video vs. the Chessnut Air?
Nice presentation!
I have recently bought dgt centaur, I love it.
The new and improved, I would say, way of learning chess. I got into chess with Chess Mates from 1998. I think it was 1998 I just remember it required Windows 3.x. I still have the CD for it too.
Great review aleckxs I’m on the fence with this one with so many options out there
Thank you for making this video.
I am definitely interested in buying this board. I know the basic moves but not the strategy moves. So I believe this would help me to be a better player.
Is there a way you can review your game so you can see where you made a mistake that caused you to lose?
I was considering Chestnut Air. Now I am back to ground zero. Would love to see the comparison between the two.
Same here!
@@AznDumbum ChessUp is the better choice. Better app, more options and show legal moves, bad moves and good moves.
@@tom2522 ChessUp has failed to integrate android phones and is buggy on iOS
I have this board. I haven't touched it in a month because ... Life has been in the way. But there were a lot of buggy features last I played it. I am optimistic they will squash them.
The Chestnut Air, I think, is very sexy as well. I want both. Alas, the Wife will not allow it.
I have both. ChessUp is great when playing OTB with in-experence players. It has a wow factor but the ChessNut Air is amazing for self analysis. Stores matches and more compatible with more tools and online playerbase.
In my opinion this product would be most helpful for someone who is still learning how to play chess. As someone who has been playing for years now, I would only use chessup to play against the computer. I seriously doubt you would be able to get assistance while playing someone online so... For me, it wouldn't be all that useful except for an occasional hint when playing the AI. It's a wonderful idea for beginners though 👍
Considering the vast depth of chess, for anyone that isn’t a high-level grandmaster, ChessUp will absolutely improve your game.
@@BinaryReplicant Just buy two, run them both while playing online.
How many of his Majesty's pound coins does this box of Wizardry cost?
Wow
£402 with £25 delivery to the uk. I got it for £327 with a black friday deal.
@@DayTripper44925 Same, I also got it for £327 with the Black Friday deals
£225
U should check out what Japanese do to touch screen chess board! That cool chess board can move pieces by itself but GoChess board can! Even that, I still love it as well 👍
Kewl for beginners and kids. Gairish to those that can already play.
This is a great chess set. But somewhat glitchy in that it gets confused with where the pieces are at times which kind of throws off the fun. But overall, it's a very high quality board that does not need a phone to run as the program and hardware is all self contained.
Played with a family member yesterday. Everytime I checkmate it would say - White wins on the app but I was on the black team. Hopefully they can fix this with an update!
I enjoy your videos since I’m looking for a digital chess board
I wonder if they can add some kind of "replay" functionality where you could replay and analyze past games playing online or on the board.
It is possible
the lights no turning off under the pieces in the beggining is because it might be some air bubbles under the pieces green cloth, use a neddle to get rid of the air and make the pieces flat over the surface of the board
Nice review!
However, it would have been really good to not only *talk* about the different features (backlight recommended moves, etc.), but to actually *show* us this, instead of keeping the camera on a board in the initial setup.
Show us how it moves, what it sounds like, how it reacts, how it lights up, and example few moves, etc. That's what we're here to see.
Thanks
Great video. I watched it entirely and I’m inclined to purchase this Chessup. My only concern is to find out later that to enjoy it I’ll have to make some kind of commitment with a monthly payment. I don’t mind to pay big bucks for stuff, but I deny making commitments. If you could share that information I would appreciate it.
Your videos are nice, but can't you read the user's manual, before reviewing the board ? 18:49
The move indicator light are great for beginners. For anyone over 1000 Elo they will be nothing but distraction. Build in AI makes this board compete with DGT Centaur but I wish the AI was stronger so we could ignore the phone app all together.
Over all great product. I will buy one as soon as they update the build in AI to about 2600 Elo range.
That won’t happen, as it leverages the computational power of a smartphone for 3000 ELO. You’ll be waiting forever.
@@BinaryReplicant Depends on the hardware used. DGT Centaur is running on a Raspberry Pi and can push 2700 Elo
@@Murat807 Ok, however, considering one’s phone is always close at hand, there’s no drawback in using it. Plus you then get the game recording and analytics within the app.
@@BinaryReplicant I have Chessnut Air and I love it but I will buy this one too. Give me some time ;)
@@BinaryReplicant i was torn between. These board and chessnut. How has your chessnut experience been so far? What features here are you wishing chessnut has?
Actual board starts 10:36
10minutes about a bag, sounds crazy isn’t it?
I am 31 and just now getting into chess. I even bought a book lol. I bought this board though and am going to also buy the Chessnut EVO. Both look like great tools for learning, while also just being cool Chess Boards.
Is there only one option for the board colour?
Chestnut will continue to eat their lunch until this can connect to an actual computer
ChessUp is one of the best; stay clear away from ChessNut Air. Also, Square Off takes your money and keeps delaying shipment -- I ordered mine last year around July now they're saying due to logistics issue, slated to ship in June.
Great video. So does the board recognize the pieces? Will it know the difference between a queen and a pawn (like the Chessnut?) Can you turn off the touch lights completely? Thanks. Sub.
I have an idea, use a tablet as the board. On top of the 2D pieces on the tablet, the 3D pieces are put. Every time the 3D pieces moved, the 2D pieces follow it.
Sounds like an app you can patent and sell for us to download. Waiting on you LOL
@@barryweaver8833 i am not good at programming
6:00 is this legal to play with this feature an lichess ? probably not
Fritz on the board, good video
Al su what would your purchasing decision be between this or chess nut? Both seem to be great but chessup seems to have more features and potential tech to me. The lights seem great but also seem like they would be a bit distracting
Great overview! Does the board have individual piece recognition?
no it does not
Could you show me how checkers works on this board? Is there also a lighting system for it?
What is exactly the problem with android devices and the chessup app?
Hi, I would like to know if I can play against Stockfish through an app and with an opening book, thanks
Can I turn off all of the hint lights on the board and still have the app functioning or are the lights on the board permanently turned on?
Its a pretty board but i dont see the benefit of it telling you good and bad moves. You need to make bad moves to learn why they are bad while playing.
you can turn it off, the point is playing ai and online games on a physical board
I like the "built-in Ai" so I don't have to use my silly phone.
This looks incredible. Anyone else able to report on their experience and how it has held up, seriously considering this
I've been researching this alot lately. Unfortunately the App and software all around seem to be far behind what chessnut can offer. Integration of other platforms as well as bugfixing seems to be very slow.
I'm waiting to see if it gets fixed rn. If you want an eboard quickly the chessnut air should be the best choice (:
Hey! If you're still looking into this - just a heads up that right now they're $299 instead of $399 and if you use the IMROSEN code you can get it for $260ish.
Just ordered one for me today.
Outstanding video. Just ordered it. What is its top ELO Ranking?
3000
@@BinaryReplicant ChessUp has different levels... Just press the level experience or your ( ELO ) rating for what level you would like to play... It starts at 1,000 ELO rating or level... :)
@@seanobrien2306, of course it does. Around 1000 ELO is the boards limit without the app. With the app and the added computational power of a smartphone, it goes up to 3000.
@@BinaryReplicant Hi Andrew..., Thank you for the heads-up and information... Greatly appreciated... " Semper Fi " Mike in Montana :)
Very nice video, thanks.
Also i was thinking in chess once you touched a piece you played it lol, so the tips are too late :)
What did you pay for it?
Whis is slate or walnut version?
Walnut.
Ok, can you win againt your wife LOL shes put you here on the right path geat video well done to both of you!
That's funny man! My wife isn't really into chess much, at all actually!
Dose this guy ever stop rambling?
Is it possible to setup a random position and let it analyze the position?
Another thing, lets say I have played OTB game and I want to analyze the game is it somehow possible with the board?
All those fancy lights and no built in TIMER display? haha.
👍😊
First chess computer >> 1977
the bag could of come last alll this hoopler over a bag et on to the boar damit.
Unfortunately this guy talks too much.... His videos are good bought man this guy could talk....
Unfortunately, at least for Android, the app is officially below 2 stars. The reviews are horribly bad. Very concerning.
Good to know the board has much to offer, without the app. I was sold until I saw the app reviews.
What's worse... The developer/ChessUp is not even responding to those reviews.
Is Kanye running for President again?
Pointless.... The computer plats for you and you have leart nothing
Thank you for your comment, that is what I kept thinking. If the board is constantly showing you where to move, you will learn to rely on that assistance and will not be able to play properly on a conventional board.
Piece and board are horrible. The only board with a real nice experience is the milleniun phonix that has a predecessor in the Mephisto Battery is not good and also app. Board must have adpator and hardaware and softwere outside coneted via cable or wifi but no batteries! I bought that so I know well. These board are not pratic! Companies should take the direction of Mephisto! It costs but worth!!!
Don't know what you're on about. Pieces have a great weight and feel to them, and the board works well. Nothing horrible about it all. You've obviously not even used this particular board and are just having an agenda.
I really like my Chess Up. I don’t agree with this comment
Do you guys use Android? The Android app has bad reviews.
Does it have piece recognition? Do you know how this compares to the chessnut air?
Great technology for a useless thing
Cual es mas fuerte entre este y el chessnut air?. Cual recomiendas?.que ELO tiene este chessup?.