Mine finally arrived. I like how it could recognize the individual pieces. I was playing a quick game with the wife. Funny story the 4 year old took my wife’s knight from the board and ran away saying “horsey, horsey” The board knew the game shouldn’t continue. I didn’t even realize she took the piece.
Waited over a month for my EVO and when it finally arrived, several of the pieces were not recognized by the board - probably forgot to add sensors to the pieces in assembly. Been a nightmare to communicate with Chessnut to get the issue fixed and/or my money refunded.
I prefer wood of course :) most wooden chessboards have numbered squares :) For the official game I prefer numbered squares, but for home training, i prefer no numbered squares, as I don't need to flip the board.@el-ti6ym
Really like that Chessnut EVO is an integrated system. No smart phone, computer, nor tablet computer required, which eliminates bluetooth connection problems and frees up those devices for other tasks. Playing chess on-screen does nothing to prepare you to play chess over-the-board (OTB). Seeing, feeling, and touching actual chess pieces is important. Imagine future developments that enable the Chessnut EVO board to automatically move opponents pieces. That would be so cool! As much as I like the idea of auto moving opponent's pieces, I wonder how Chessnut engineers would handle the problem of knights jumping over chess pieces???
I would like to see more of this board and how it can work for improving chess and how it works with Chessable I’m considering purchasing and using chess dojo,Chessable. But I just don’t have a clear understanding of how to use or how I would.. hopefully more to come thanks!
We can definitely create some more content showcasing the board if you are looking for more demonstrations. Also happy to answer any specific questions you may have.
I'd love to see them open to other apps or chess book readers like Forward Chess. It is super nice that even when watching a UA-cam chess video, the Chess Vision sees the moves and shows you on the physical board. A unexpected bonus was that you can have it show you the strong and weak moves - been great for hammering down openings.
Nice device. Wonderful integration with the dojo and online chess. Too expensive for me, though. If I were to spend that much I'd like to have a larger board.
I tried to use your promo code, and everything looked great. But when I was trying to pay, all of a sudden, the price had gone up "because of high demand" and was back to the original price. Not very serious if you ask me. I cancelled the order, waiting for them to get their stuff together... 😞
Very cool I was thinking about something like this for forever figured it’d be huge but it being this clean looking and being compatible with Chessable makes it 10x better. Would be awesome to use in bed or on the couch curious if could use an adhesive felt on the bottom of the pieces which would still register with the board that way it could be slanted at like 45 degrees while playing?
My guess is Chessnut designed their Chessnut EVO to best simulate real-life, classical over-the-board chess play where the chess board is flat on a tabletop surface.
4:25 Most green tiles arent great moves tho. Best thing to do here would be developing other pieces. The board suggests tho move the bishop, since c4 (bishops current tile) lights up as orange. Why would b5 be a good option for the bishop in this position? gets pushed back in the next move???
It doesn't (or maybe it does but I haven't turned it on!) tell you the best move, it tells you the best move for THAT PIECE. I actually like this, as when I look at openings I can see what fails (and hopefully figure out why)
This is amazing, thanks for showcasing this board! I've been thinking about getting one. One question, is there any type of user accounts/profiles that you can setup for this? ie, could I setup an profile for myself, and one for my daughter, so when either of us plays we're not overwriting each others records, levels, etc? I would guess the different sites/apps you would just logout/login and manage profiles that way, but curious about the built-in "Training" (@ 7:15) and the "Career" (@ 7:56) modes?
I would add more possible good moves hints in the analysys section, not just the best move. In this way you understand even better what you can play. Also I would add an option to activate an engine while playing against the computer, in order for you to play and at the same time look at the best possible lines for the engine if you want
I bought this. I love this. But, to those looking to buy one, I can see their non-integrated board (example, the Chessnut Air) having a longer lifespan since those ones tie to an external device. I.e. *You* update your phone regularly and the board integrates with it. With the EVO, we are beholden to Chessnut to update that tablet software indefinitely. At some point in the future, they will surely end-of-life the product.
@@CalBru I suppose I can try to USB link my phone to the EVO. Bluetooth connection to a phone is denied. Android 11 is already effectively end-of-life as of December 2023. I received this Android 11 device in January. This is not ideal.
Indeed. The cell phone cannot connect to the EVO. So, if they ever stop updating the EVO tablet, at least with how it is configured today, the cell phone as the brains is not an option. Well, I suspect they'll support it at least for a few years. Maybe. I do hope they address the already-end-of-life OS they platform on.
Vinyl board + plastic pieces + old laptop = lots of money saved with very little difference in functionality. Until the pieces move themselves I don't really see the point of these devices.
I own a square off swap self moving chessboard only good for fish stock engine playing online no good you also have to pay a fee to upgrade as a matter of fact I believe Square Off has discontinued the Swap and Neo model only the Pro and Grand exist
I forget the screen is there. It's like I am playing a person over the board. That's the difference. It's pretty great. But yes, it's some money, and thus a luxury. And a vinyl board is just an aesthetically awful experience. At least buy a used wooden one from somewhere. ;)
@@cooloutac Are you satisfied with the original air? Mine is nothing but trouble. I stopped using it, because way too often it stops working mid-game. Chessnut has promised to fix it for 6 months now, but all I get is silence.
@@cooloutac The connection is fine. The moves I make on the board are still registered in the app. But the moves of the opponent are no longer indicated by the LEDs, so I have to look at the phone to know what move the opponent made. I can then make that move on the physical board. IMHO, that defeats the purpose of the board, I could as well play on my phone.
when that has happened to me in the past the solution is to hit the refresh button on the top of the app. That hasn't happened to me in a long while though so I would uninstall the app and download the latest version. An alternative is to use a 3rd party app to play online, many of which are compatible with the board and with which I've never seen that happen.
cool board. ordered 3 months ago. company doesn't respond to emails asking where the order is, have sent an email once a month every month for last 3 months. hoping they didn't steal my money
The Chessnut Evo has all the features you need. However, there are two aspects I dislike. The playing field and the pieces are not tournament-sized. Additionally, the display and the pieces cannot be stored beneath the board. As potential enhancements, I envision adding double queens, bishops, knights, and rooks, along with a carrying case. It would be ideal if the pieces were made of wood and the board had a wooden appearance. Under those conditions, I would be willing to invest several hundred dollars in it.
"It would be ideal if the pieces were made of wood and the board had a wooden appearance.". Yes, the colors are wrong. The industrial look removes any nostalgia from the game. And yes, the board should be tournament size. And indeed, it would be nice to slide out the display from under the board. And it would be nice if the pieces of the online opponent moved automatically (but then, of course, the board would be more expensive).
Apologies if I missed it but does this have the same issue as the chessnut air where if you drag a piece across multiple squares it will pick up and lock in the first square? I've had a lot of games ruined with the air at faster time controls because of this when moving pieces more than one square
I just got mine and when looking at it from the side it seems like it has a very slight concave shape, like it has a slight dip when looking at it from the side, is yours a 100% level with the table?
I can't see much training app functionality for this board - using Chessable with pieces for instance looked slow and clunky compared with simply using Chessable on-screen. I think many of these online-connected boards will be sitting at the backs of cupboards soon after purchase. It's simply easier to play and train online using a PC or a phone. The physical pieces seem to add little except a gaming deficit on the clock because of having to move the physical pieces for your opponent's moves. It looks cool though. I'm thinking: nice toy....
Combine this board with fast, quiet and seamless self-moving pieces and we have the board of the future. It would also need to have integration with popular online databases for research purposes and we have a winner.
Just received mine in the mail, it seems like its working fine but it has a slight concave shape almost like its hanging low on the center bottom by a few millimeters, is this normal?
Well, ordering one right now! You got me, sponsored video! I'm so excited though, thanks!!! EDIT: ordered! And the ChessDojo promo code is better than their Christmas offer! 👍
It's a great board and a very cool investment! If you love chess already, it could be a very nice investment for you. If you're not sure how you feel about enjoying chess longterm there is nothing wrong with investing in a more affordable board and deciding whether to upgrade later.
Buyer Beware! This product is essentially unreturnable. Returns only approved if the package is unopened and unused. Even then, the process takes about a week of back and forth with the company proving your case with photographic evidence. Unethical.
The board of the future can move the pieces on its own aka SquareOff board. Not making you manually move it. This is nothing more then a novelty product. Never will be more then that
Its the future. Imagine you can load a set of tactical positions in the software and the board will automatically present these positions without you needing to set it up? And will immediately PLAY the move or line that shows you why you got it wrong/right.. rather then some dumb lights lighting up. And then sets up the next one when your ready Thats convenient as fuck. Convenience is king for tbe consumer.. always. And that is why when its optimized it is the path forward and will be something everyone wants to buy
@@spiked415 Right - that does make sense for puzzles for sure, I hadnt thought of that. Don't think I'd care for full games tho, setting up a board every half hour isn't too bad. But Your point about fully optimized is key -- so far what I've seen of these automated boards feels pretty far from mature, and does look to me like more of a gadgety thing that I wouldn't want to have to rely on We'll see in a few years! In the meantime I'll enjoy my Evo for what I see it as: an input method for chess, i.e., a "chess keyboard" 😁
@@cooloutac thats why i said of the future not the present. The idea is right the execution isnt there yet and chessnut isnt even trying to go for it.. theres a million light up boards.. nothing special about this, nor its AI/computer feature
@@cooloutac full piece recognition are the least of the problems tech of the future. Congrats on feeling that you have something worthwhile just cus thats not an issue. Hardly exciting. Quick action piece automation ability (for blitz and bullet capability) with total customization capablility on front end software (the ability to immediately load and have the board automated ability to set tactical positions, book positions, game databases, live stream games or play live games for you/vs you etc ) is the tech of the future for chess.
Chessup is plasticky, requires a phone running an app, has tiny pieces, doesn't have the same choice of evaluation and training capabilities, and Chessnut works with OTB play. Evo offers a lot more for an additional ~$60.
Stupidest idea ever for a chessboard. There is no way to keep the technology of the tablet up-to-date over the lifetime of a PHYSICAL CHESSBOARD, which is basically infinite. The description at their web site says Android 11 and Stockfish 15. I don't think it is a great idea to be promoting e-waste in 5 years for what should be a lifetime product.
An electronic chessboard is not a lifetime product. You go into that knowing that. That being said, it'll let as long as Chessnut supports it. That's for the electronic bits. The board and pieces will last indefinitely.
@@t0dd000 I have my Mephisto Exclusive board from the 1980s which still works perfectly with an elo of over 2100. Electronic boards can be lifetime products if well made and not based on core technology that is likely to be quickly superseded.
Very excellent! Hehe. I first saw this from a master chess ♟️ player who was teaching how to beat 1500 elo quickly. This is very cool, especially for bot matches. Hehe. The only thing left is hover mode. Hehe. Shalom.
I'm not a high-tech chess guy but am favorably impressed. This unit seems to have everything.
Mine finally arrived. I like how it could recognize the individual pieces. I was playing a quick game with the wife. Funny story the 4 year old took my wife’s knight from the board and ran away saying “horsey, horsey” The board knew the game shouldn’t continue. I didn’t even realize she took the piece.
Waited over a month for my EVO and when it finally arrived, several of the pieces were not recognized by the board - probably forgot to add sensors to the pieces in assembly. Been a nightmare to communicate with Chessnut to get the issue fixed and/or my money refunded.
Clean, professional looking, intelligent and has lots of potential. The EVO board is nice as well.
plastic, cheap look, small, nothing new in the market
@@Glicerol I see that you must prefer wood or some other more expensive material? I personally don't like it that the squares aren't numbered.
I prefer wood of course :) most wooden chessboards have numbered squares :) For the official game I prefer numbered squares, but for home training, i prefer no numbered squares, as I don't need to flip the board.@el-ti6ym
Really like that Chessnut EVO is an integrated system. No smart phone, computer, nor tablet computer required, which eliminates bluetooth connection problems and frees up those devices for other tasks. Playing chess on-screen does nothing to prepare you to play chess over-the-board (OTB). Seeing, feeling, and touching actual chess pieces is important. Imagine future developments that enable the Chessnut EVO board to automatically move opponents pieces. That would be so cool! As much as I like the idea of auto moving opponent's pieces, I wonder how Chessnut engineers would handle the problem of knights jumping over chess pieces???
I would like to see more of this board and how it can work for improving chess and how it works with Chessable I’m considering purchasing and using chess dojo,Chessable. But I just don’t have a clear understanding of how to use or how I would.. hopefully more to come thanks!
We can definitely create some more content showcasing the board if you are looking for more demonstrations. Also happy to answer any specific questions you may have.
I'd love to see them open to other apps or chess book readers like Forward Chess. It is super nice that even when watching a UA-cam chess video, the Chess Vision sees the moves and shows you on the physical board.
A unexpected bonus was that you can have it show you the strong and weak moves - been great for hammering down openings.
Nice device. Wonderful integration with the dojo and online chess. Too expensive for me, though. If I were to spend that much I'd like to have a larger board.
I tried to use your promo code, and everything looked great. But when I was trying to pay, all of a sudden, the price had gone up "because of high demand" and was back to the original price.
Not very serious if you ask me. I cancelled the order, waiting for them to get their stuff together... 😞
Oh sorry about that! I will look into that and see what the issue may be and try to get that resolved for you.
Shady company!
ChessUp2 is pretty nice. Best bang for the buck
Very cool I was thinking about something like this for forever figured it’d be huge but it being this clean looking and being compatible with Chessable makes it 10x better. Would be awesome to use in bed or on the couch curious if could use an adhesive felt on the bottom of the pieces which would still register with the board that way it could be slanted at like 45 degrees while playing?
How about a magnet?
My guess is Chessnut designed their Chessnut EVO to best simulate real-life, classical over-the-board chess play where the chess board is flat on a tabletop surface.
Strong, stylish, absolute class… Oh, and the board is cool too ~~
Thanks, looking into this type of board!
4:25 Most green tiles arent great moves tho. Best thing to do here would be developing other pieces. The board suggests tho move the bishop, since c4 (bishops current tile) lights up as orange. Why would b5 be a good option for the bishop in this position? gets pushed back in the next move???
they're moves that don't blunder/ make you instantly lose a piece
It doesn't (or maybe it does but I haven't turned it on!) tell you the best move, it tells you the best move for THAT PIECE.
I actually like this, as when I look at openings I can see what fails (and hopefully figure out why)
This is amazing, thanks for showcasing this board! I've been thinking about getting one. One question, is there any type of user accounts/profiles that you can setup for this? ie, could I setup an profile for myself, and one for my daughter, so when either of us plays we're not overwriting each others records, levels, etc?
I would guess the different sites/apps you would just logout/login and manage profiles that way, but curious about the built-in "Training" (@ 7:15) and the "Career" (@ 7:56) modes?
I would add more possible good moves hints in the analysys section, not just the best move. In this way you understand even better what you can play. Also I would add an option to activate an engine while playing against the computer, in order for you to play and at the same time look at the best possible lines for the engine if you want
Marshall Amp and Semi-Hollow for the win!
Thanks for the thorough review
How do I add the Laszlo Polgar exercise chess book? (12:47)
This is really cool! Definitely chess of the future.
I can't wait to get one of these!
I bought this.
I love this.
But, to those looking to buy one, I can see their non-integrated board (example, the Chessnut Air) having a longer lifespan since those ones tie to an external device. I.e. *You* update your phone regularly and the board integrates with it. With the EVO, we are beholden to Chessnut to update that tablet software indefinitely. At some point in the future, they will surely end-of-life the product.
They are running the same software for either.
@@CalBru I suppose I can try to USB link my phone to the EVO. Bluetooth connection to a phone is denied.
Android 11 is already effectively end-of-life as of December 2023. I received this Android 11 device in January. This is not ideal.
@@t0dd000 On the other hand they continue to update their software - a new update yesterday - I'm quite pleased.
Indeed. The cell phone cannot connect to the EVO. So, if they ever stop updating the EVO tablet, at least with how it is configured today, the cell phone as the brains is not an option.
Well, I suspect they'll support it at least for a few years. Maybe. I do hope they address the already-end-of-life OS they platform on.
I've been having this same thought. As amazing as this board looks, I'm very worried about how long of a support lifespan Chessnut will have.
Vinyl board + plastic pieces + old laptop = lots of money saved with very little difference in functionality. Until the pieces move themselves I don't really see the point of these devices.
I own a square off swap self moving chessboard only good for fish stock engine playing online no good you also have to pay a fee to upgrade as a matter of fact I believe Square Off has discontinued the Swap and Neo model only the Pro and Grand exist
😌It's still great it's actually here
How much are you saving with the laptop involved?
I forget the screen is there. It's like I am playing a person over the board. That's the difference. It's pretty great. But yes, it's some money, and thus a luxury.
And a vinyl board is just an aesthetically awful experience. At least buy a used wooden one from somewhere. ;)
lol what do you mean your scenario has so many friction compared to this
Great video - looks awesome! I'll need to contact the supplier to ask about power supply as I am in Australia.
Powered by a mobie phone charger. Connects to the board with a C port. (Can't remember the actual name of the port, but very common now).
Does forward chess work? Because i saw the app installed
This is dope! Thanks DMHokie!
Him can you play vs other human opponents or just vs computers? I would love to buy this for my students so they can practise OTB vs online players.
Mush prefer the air plus
@@cooloutac Are you satisfied with the original air? Mine is nothing but trouble. I stopped using it, because way too often it stops working mid-game. Chessnut has promised to fix it for 6 months now, but all I get is silence.
@@cooloutac The connection is fine. The moves I make on the board are still registered in the app. But the moves of the opponent are no longer indicated by the LEDs, so I have to look at the phone to know what move the opponent made. I can then make that move on the physical board. IMHO, that defeats the purpose of the board, I could as well play on my phone.
when that has happened to me in the past the solution is to hit the refresh button on the top of the app. That hasn't happened to me in a long while though so I would uninstall the app and download the latest version. An alternative is to use a 3rd party app to play online, many of which are compatible with the board and with which I've never seen that happen.
Hi, if I want to play a live game with my friend, can the board analyze the moves at the end of the game?
cool board. ordered 3 months ago. company doesn't respond to emails asking where the order is, have sent an email once a month every month for last 3 months. hoping they didn't steal my money
Strange. They were actually pretty prompt delivering and responding to my emails.
Did the shady company ever reply to you? What was the outcome?
The Chessnut Evo has all the features you need. However, there are two aspects I dislike. The playing field and the pieces are not tournament-sized. Additionally, the display and the pieces cannot be stored beneath the board. As potential enhancements, I envision adding double queens, bishops, knights, and rooks, along with a carrying case. It would be ideal if the pieces were made of wood and the board had a wooden appearance. Under those conditions, I would be willing to invest several hundred dollars in it.
"It would be ideal if the pieces were made of wood and the board had a wooden appearance.". Yes, the colors are wrong. The industrial look removes any nostalgia from the game. And yes, the board should be tournament size. And indeed, it would be nice to slide out the display from under the board. And it would be nice if the pieces of the online opponent moved automatically (but then, of course, the board would be more expensive).
Apologies if I missed it but does this have the same issue as the chessnut air where if you drag a piece across multiple squares it will pick up and lock in the first square? I've had a lot of games ruined with the air at faster time controls because of this when moving pieces more than one square
I just got mine and when looking at it from the side it seems like it has a very slight concave shape, like it has a slight dip when looking at it from the side, is yours a 100% level with the table?
Great video and review! Question : are these available for immediate shipment?
Still hesitating between this and the pro
I can't see much training app functionality for this board - using Chessable with pieces for instance looked slow and clunky compared with simply using Chessable on-screen. I think many of these online-connected boards will be sitting at the backs of cupboards soon after purchase. It's simply easier to play and train online using a PC or a phone. The physical pieces seem to add little except a gaming deficit on the clock because of having to move the physical pieces for your opponent's moves. It looks cool though. I'm thinking: nice toy....
Combine this board with fast, quiet and seamless self-moving pieces and we have the board of the future. It would also need to have integration with popular online databases for research purposes and we have a winner.
How to I install chessking app in evo? when I install by url that didn't work in board just touch screen
This is amazing! I want one now!!
Is there a good way to read epubs on it or connect it with my amazon kindle library?
Probably. Heh. But for that, you want an eink ereader.
Just received mine in the mail, it seems like its working fine but it has a slight concave shape almost like its hanging low on the center bottom by a few millimeters, is this normal?
can you promote to a rook having already 2 of them?
What's the battery life like?
Well, ordering one right now! You got me, sponsored video! I'm so excited though, thanks!!!
EDIT: ordered! And the ChessDojo promo code is better than their Christmas offer! 👍
im sure this can be done with a cheap webcam and a webpage
What app / website did you use to download Chess King?
I am beginner chess player, would this be a good starting point for me purchasing the EVO?
It's a great board and a very cool investment! If you love chess already, it could be a very nice investment for you. If you're not sure how you feel about enjoying chess longterm there is nothing wrong with investing in a more affordable board and deciding whether to upgrade later.
Sorry but basically a chess board with a tablet with app on it?
Love DMHOKIE!
Run Doom on it
Does it have a headphone jack?
No (made me look:), but it has bluetooth
Good Luck
Buyer Beware! This product is essentially unreturnable. Returns only approved if the package is unopened and unused. Even then, the process takes about a week of back and forth with the company proving your case with photographic evidence. Unethical.
pieces should be moving automatically for such a price
Give me a reason to spend stupid money on something I do not need and I’m in.
This should have been a 3 minute video
The board of the future can move the pieces on its own aka SquareOff board. Not making you manually move it. This is nothing more then a novelty product. Never will be more then that
I struggle to understand how this is "novelty" but the "magical Harry Potter chess board" isn't 😂
I can probably make the moves myself much faster.
Its the future. Imagine you can load a set of tactical positions in the software and the board will automatically present these positions without you needing to set it up? And will immediately PLAY the move or line that shows you why you got it wrong/right.. rather then some dumb lights lighting up. And then sets up the next one when your ready Thats convenient as fuck. Convenience is king for tbe consumer.. always. And that is why when its optimized it is the path forward and will be something everyone wants to buy
@@spiked415 Right - that does make sense for puzzles for sure, I hadnt thought of that. Don't think I'd care for full games tho, setting up a board every half hour isn't too bad.
But Your point about fully optimized is key -- so far what I've seen of these automated boards feels pretty far from mature, and does look to me like more of a gadgety thing that I wouldn't want to have to rely on
We'll see in a few years! In the meantime I'll enjoy my Evo for what I see it as: an input method for chess, i.e., a "chess keyboard" 😁
@@cooloutac thats why i said of the future not the present. The idea is right the execution isnt there yet and chessnut isnt even trying to go for it.. theres a million light up boards.. nothing special about this, nor its AI/computer feature
@@cooloutac full piece recognition are the least of the problems tech of the future. Congrats on feeling that you have something worthwhile just cus thats not an issue. Hardly exciting. Quick action piece automation ability (for blitz and bullet capability) with total customization capablility on front end software (the ability to immediately load and have the board automated ability to set tactical positions, book positions, game databases, live stream games or play live games for you/vs you etc ) is the tech of the future for chess.
Amazing... old news.
I have also purchased the board. It has lot of battery issues.Customer care team also non-responsive. Waste of Money.
Yall just copied chessup
Chessup is plasticky, requires a phone running an app, has tiny pieces, doesn't have the same choice of evaluation and training capabilities, and Chessnut works with OTB play. Evo offers a lot more for an additional ~$60.
Evo has chess vision (seeing board in 3rd party apps, for instance a UA-cam
chess video) and showing on board?
I have both. Chessup missed an opportunity. The EVO is a significant improvement.
@@cooloutac I accidentally found out when pulling up a chess video. It is cool.
Stupidest idea ever for a chessboard. There is no way to keep the technology of the tablet up-to-date over the lifetime of a PHYSICAL CHESSBOARD, which is basically infinite. The description at their web site says Android 11 and Stockfish 15. I don't think it is a great idea to be promoting e-waste in 5 years for what should be a lifetime product.
An electronic chessboard is not a lifetime product. You go into that knowing that. That being said, it'll let as long as Chessnut supports it.
That's for the electronic bits. The board and pieces will last indefinitely.
@@t0dd000DGT wooden e-boards come close to being lifetime products.
@@t0dd000 I have my Mephisto Exclusive board from the 1980s which still works perfectly with an elo of over 2100. Electronic boards can be lifetime products if well made and not based on core technology that is likely to be quickly superseded.
Integrating Tablet in it is totally useless.
"Integrating Tablet in it is totally useless." Your comment is totally useless.
@@mpmpmYour comment also is totally useless.
Very excellent! Hehe. I first saw this from a master chess ♟️ player who was teaching how to beat 1500 elo quickly. This is very cool, especially for bot matches. Hehe. The only thing left is hover mode. Hehe. Shalom.
Glad you enjoyed! It is a very cool board :)