Electronic Chess Board - DGT Wenge USB Chessboard (No Chess Pieces)

Electronic Chess Board
DGT Wenge USB Chessboard
(No Chess Pieces)

This is the official DGT (Digital Game Technology) USB connection board that integrates the trusted DGT electronic chess piece detection in a real wooden chess board. Expertly designed so no move goes unnoticed, the highly reliable piece detection system ensures every move is seen and recorded.

Electronic Chess Boards by DGT Include:

• Presented in nice gift box.
• Connects to the computer or tablet using USB(C).
• Connection set included.
• Comes with a drawstring bag for your chess pieces.
  Internal memory (for 500 moves)
  Driver CD included
  Connect to a DGT clock (see accessories)

The DGT Project's Electronic USB Chessboard is a great way to play against the computer or the guy next door. This elegant chessboard connects to your PC, allowing you to accurately recreate the tournament-playing experience even while playing against one of the many compatible chess software programs available.

The Electronic Chess Board by DGT Features:

* The DGT Electronic Chessboard is an accurate and fast chess move input device for your computer.
* Broadcast chess games over the Internet.
* Ideal for tournament presentation.
* Let the computer analyze games while playing a human opponent.
* Automatically store games in the memory of the board while you play, and retrieve the games as PGN later
* Beautifully-inlaid wood board with official FIDE Tournament size squares (2.25 in x 2.25 in, or 5.5 x 5.5 cm)
* Chessboard only .75 in or 1.8cm thick, the same as a normal chessboard
* Modern, reliable sensor technology recognizes each piece accurately and fast. Each piece is identified by color and type. This gives you extra reliability in fast blitz games and makes setting up chess positions easy.
* Internal memory (for 500 moves)
* Driver CD included
* Can be connected to the DGT XL or DGT 3000 Digital Chess Clock (sold separately).

Popular Chess Programs that work with DGT Electronic Chess Board

* ChessBase products: ChessBase, Rybka, Fritz, Hiarcs, Nimzo, Junior, etc. 
* Arena (All versions) A GUI to play with many chess engines like Craft, GNUChess, LambChop and many, many more
* Internet Chess Club:
* Chess Assistant
* ChessPad

DGT Electronic Chess Board Specs:

• One Year Warranty
• USB wired communication (3.5 meter mini-USB cable included)
• Powered over USB cable to PC or main adapter
• Color LED status indicator
• Scanning speed (6 scans/second)
• Firmware upgrade feature makes it easy to install future software enhancements and new functions.
• Board size: 21 1/4"
• Square size: 2 1/8"
• Board thickness: 3/4"
• Board weight: 133.3 oz
• USB cord length: 3 meters or 9.8 feet

NOTE: Only Rosewood and Wenge E-boards have notations. Walnut/Maple E-board does NOT have notations. Does not come with a computer, laptop or pieces.