The Chessboard of the Future | Chessnut Evo Review

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  • Опубліковано 6 лют 2025

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  • @scuba5k
    @scuba5k Рік тому +20

    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.

  • @westsidebilling
    @westsidebilling Рік тому +20

    I'm not a high-tech chess guy but am favorably impressed. This unit seems to have everything.

  • @albireo9
    @albireo9 4 місяці тому +4

    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???

  • @PepperChess
    @PepperChess Рік тому +15

    Clean, professional looking, intelligent and has lots of potential. The EVO board is nice as well.

    • @Glicerol
      @Glicerol Рік тому

      plastic, cheap look, small, nothing new in the market

    • @Emmanuel-ti6ym
      @Emmanuel-ti6ym 11 місяців тому +3

      @@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.

    • @Glicerol
      @Glicerol 11 місяців тому

      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

  • @YHLQMDLG888
    @YHLQMDLG888 Рік тому +9

    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.

  • @ChessWithMouselip
    @ChessWithMouselip Рік тому +5

    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.

  • @DavidLopez-eq6ds
    @DavidLopez-eq6ds Рік тому +6

    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!

    • @ChessDojo
      @ChessDojo  Рік тому +7

      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.

    • @CalBru
      @CalBru Рік тому +3

      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.

  • @Patrick462
    @Patrick462 Рік тому +3

    Thanks, looking into this type of board!

  • @bigbearded8434
    @bigbearded8434 6 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for the thorough review

  • @Interspirituality
    @Interspirituality Рік тому +5

    Strong, stylish, absolute class… Oh, and the board is cool too ~~

  • @synesthetically
    @synesthetically Рік тому +2

    I can't wait to get one of these!

  • @MrHockeyChessDude
    @MrHockeyChessDude Рік тому +4

    Marshall Amp and Semi-Hollow for the win!

  • @bfelten1
    @bfelten1 Рік тому +9

    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... 😞

    • @ChessDojo
      @ChessDojo  Рік тому +3

      Oh sorry about that! I will look into that and see what the issue may be and try to get that resolved for you.

    • @MrSupernova111
      @MrSupernova111 6 місяців тому +2

      Shady company!

    • @3Torts
      @3Torts Місяць тому

      ChessUp2 is pretty nice. Best bang for the buck

  • @parker_chess
    @parker_chess Рік тому +5

    This is really cool! Definitely chess of the future.

  • @case6189
    @case6189 Рік тому +5

    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?

    • @Emmanuel-ti6ym
      @Emmanuel-ti6ym 11 місяців тому

      How about a magnet?

    • @albireo9
      @albireo9 4 місяці тому

      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.

  • @uiopuiop3472
    @uiopuiop3472 24 дні тому

    well like im super excentric and stuff (yes that one definition: "Deviating from a circular form or path, as in an elliptical orbit." since my room has built in spinner) and all my spieces keep falling so i want one with magnetics

  • @StefCornelis
    @StefCornelis 11 місяців тому +2

    Does forward chess work? Because i saw the app installed

  • @t0dd000
    @t0dd000 Рік тому +1

    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
      @CalBru Рік тому

      They are running the same software for either.

    • @t0dd000
      @t0dd000 Рік тому

      @@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.

    • @CalBru
      @CalBru Рік тому

      @@t0dd000 On the other hand they continue to update their software - a new update yesterday - I'm quite pleased.

    • @t0dd000
      @t0dd000 Рік тому +2

      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.

    • @skplunkerin
      @skplunkerin Рік тому

      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.

  • @powerofequality92
    @powerofequality92 8 місяців тому

    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

  • @Sertao2013
    @Sertao2013 11 днів тому

    Do you know if the feature at 4:15 where it lights up green yellow and red , is on the chessnut Go board ?

  • @drronmccoy
    @drronmccoy Рік тому +2

    Great video - looks awesome! I'll need to contact the supplier to ask about power supply as I am in Australia.

    • @BaronLeCat
      @BaronLeCat Рік тому +1

      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).

  • @mark47109
    @mark47109 29 днів тому

    Is it possible to play blindfold chess with ChessNut using voice control? For example, saying a move out loud and the board responding with the opponent’s move.

  • @MichaelSeanOBrien
    @MichaelSeanOBrien 17 днів тому

    "Too expensive for my budget ! !" * Excellent video and very informative, and "Thank you" for sharing the video ! ! * I would like one..., however, too expensive for my monthly budget. * I watched many of your videos and decided to "Subscribe" to your excellent channel... :)

  • @drewclark1920
    @drewclark1920 Рік тому +2

    This is dope! Thanks DMHokie!

  • @reneibarravelasco7874
    @reneibarravelasco7874 11 місяців тому +1

    How do I add the Laszlo Polgar exercise chess book? (12:47)

  • @nicholasdisabatino1697
    @nicholasdisabatino1697 Рік тому

    Great video and review! Question : are these available for immediate shipment?

  • @skplunkerin
    @skplunkerin Рік тому +1

    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?

  • @frottery
    @frottery 10 місяців тому +1

    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

    • @mornepetersen7003
      @mornepetersen7003 8 місяців тому

      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?

  • @Lelmak2008
    @Lelmak2008 7 місяців тому

    This is amazing! I want one now!!

  • @UnrealTournament420
    @UnrealTournament420 Рік тому +3

    Mush prefer the air plus

    • @dcatteeu
      @dcatteeu Рік тому

      @@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.

    • @dcatteeu
      @dcatteeu Рік тому

      @@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.

    • @RichACBlues
      @RichACBlues Рік тому +1

      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.

  • @MrSupernova111
    @MrSupernova111 11 місяців тому

    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.

  • @alimhasanagic5895
    @alimhasanagic5895 10 місяців тому

    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.

  • @jonasmittmann8394
    @jonasmittmann8394 Рік тому

    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???

    • @godcomplexlynx
      @godcomplexlynx Рік тому

      they're moves that don't blunder/ make you instantly lose a piece

    • @CalBru
      @CalBru Рік тому +2

      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)

  • @venividivici9652
    @venividivici9652 4 місяці тому

    How to I install chessking app in evo? when I install by url that didn't work in board just touch screen

  • @hassankhalid5743
    @hassankhalid5743 Місяць тому

    Hi, if I want to play a live game with my friend, can the board analyze the moves at the end of the game?

    • @titusbaston6069
      @titusbaston6069 24 дні тому

      VERY good question - but no answer to it :(

  • @randydevel
    @randydevel 2 місяці тому

    Still hesitating between this and the pro

  • @ABCXYZ-ol3lz
    @ABCXYZ-ol3lz 11 місяців тому

    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.

    • @mpmpm
      @mpmpm 10 місяців тому

      "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).

  • @mornepetersen7003
    @mornepetersen7003 8 місяців тому

    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?

  • @flxdgn
    @flxdgn Рік тому +1

    Is there a good way to read epubs on it or connect it with my amazon kindle library?

    • @t0dd000
      @t0dd000 Рік тому

      Probably. Heh. But for that, you want an eink ereader.

  • @marvineagle1437
    @marvineagle1437 6 місяців тому

    I am beginner chess player, would this be a good starting point for me purchasing the EVO?

    • @ChessDojo
      @ChessDojo  5 місяців тому

      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.

  • @atn_etienne
    @atn_etienne Рік тому +3

    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! 👍

  • @t0dd000
    @t0dd000 Рік тому

    What app / website did you use to download Chess King?

  • @ceccavara
    @ceccavara 8 місяців тому

    can you promote to a rook having already 2 of them?

  • @aceventuraaceventura2003
    @aceventuraaceventura2003 11 місяців тому +1

    Sorry but basically a chess board with a tablet with app on it?

  • @Justin-uc8sc
    @Justin-uc8sc 10 місяців тому

    What's the battery life like?

  • @MrHockeyChessDude
    @MrHockeyChessDude Рік тому +1

    Love DMHOKIE!

  • @giggs-chan2004
    @giggs-chan2004 8 місяців тому

    Run Doom on it

  • @Cobrachesspromax
    @Cobrachesspromax Рік тому

    Good Luck

  • @sonafabix
    @sonafabix 6 місяців тому

    im sure this can be done with a cheap webcam and a webpage

  • @SticksAandstonesBozo
    @SticksAandstonesBozo 11 місяців тому +1

    Give me a reason to spend stupid money on something I do not need and I’m in.

  • @bavafan2236
    @bavafan2236 Рік тому +4

    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

    • @CalBru
      @CalBru Рік тому

      Strange. They were actually pretty prompt delivering and responding to my emails.

    • @MrSupernova111
      @MrSupernova111 6 місяців тому

      Did the shady company ever reply to you? What was the outcome?

  • @howardgraff4084
    @howardgraff4084 7 місяців тому +1

    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....

  • @jahovahjira
    @jahovahjira Рік тому

    Does it have a headphone jack?

    • @CalBru
      @CalBru Рік тому +1

      No (made me look:), but it has bluetooth

  • @shashankdwivedi6388
    @shashankdwivedi6388 10 місяців тому

    pieces should be moving automatically for such a price

  • @amarthurfurniture860
    @amarthurfurniture860 3 місяці тому

    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.

  • @4n2t0
    @4n2t0 Рік тому +52

    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.

    • @timothymansker6177
      @timothymansker6177 Рік тому +4

      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

    • @CarterBrandon7
      @CarterBrandon7 Рік тому +3

      😌It's still great it's actually here

    • @chrismabe2661
      @chrismabe2661 Рік тому +4

      How much are you saving with the laptop involved?

    • @t0dd000
      @t0dd000 Рік тому +5

      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. ;)

    • @sneak2attack
      @sneak2attack 9 місяців тому +1

      lol what do you mean your scenario has so many friction compared to this

  • @Kausarniyazee
    @Kausarniyazee 3 місяці тому

    This should have been a 3 minute video

  • @BoskoZecevic
    @BoskoZecevic 5 місяців тому

    Amazing... old news.

  • @spiked415
    @spiked415 Рік тому +1

    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

    • @atn_etienne
      @atn_etienne Рік тому +1

      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.

    • @spiked415
      @spiked415 Рік тому +1

      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

    • @atn_etienne
      @atn_etienne Рік тому

      @@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" 😁

    • @spiked415
      @spiked415 Рік тому

      @@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

    • @spiked415
      @spiked415 Рік тому

      @@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.

  • @akshaykhamparia
    @akshaykhamparia 9 місяців тому

    I have also purchased the board. It has lot of battery issues.Customer care team also non-responsive. Waste of Money.

  • @johnphamlore8073
    @johnphamlore8073 Рік тому

    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.

    • @t0dd000
      @t0dd000 Рік тому +1

      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.

    • @followyourpassion8378
      @followyourpassion8378 10 місяців тому

      ​@@t0dd000DGT wooden e-boards come close to being lifetime products.

    • @howardgraff4084
      @howardgraff4084 7 місяців тому

      @@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.

  • @AlexEnder31_
    @AlexEnder31_ Рік тому

    Yall just copied chessup

    • @qwe1231
      @qwe1231 Рік тому

      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.

    • @CalBru
      @CalBru Рік тому +1

      Evo has chess vision (seeing board in 3rd party apps, for instance a UA-cam
      chess video) and showing on board?

    • @t0dd000
      @t0dd000 Рік тому +2

      I have both. Chessup missed an opportunity. The EVO is a significant improvement.

    • @CalBru
      @CalBru Рік тому +1

      @@cooloutac I accidentally found out when pulling up a chess video. It is cool.

  • @mensiuscho
    @mensiuscho 10 місяців тому +1

    Integrating Tablet in it is totally useless.

    • @mpmpm
      @mpmpm 10 місяців тому +1

      "Integrating Tablet in it is totally useless." Your comment is totally useless.

    • @mensiuscho
      @mensiuscho 10 місяців тому

      @@mpmpmYour comment also is totally useless.

  • @ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked
    @ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked 5 місяців тому

    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.

    • @ChessDojo
      @ChessDojo  5 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed! It is a very cool board :)