The external appearance is of a beautiful traditional inlaid wooden chessboard. Inside it is filled with state of the art DGT technology. The DGT wireless electronic chess board connects to your PC via Bluetooth or USB cable.
Three-color LED status indicator, increased scanning (6 scans per second),firmware upgrade feature for future software enhancements and new functions. Use it to play online, against internet opponents or against any major chess playing program.
Or, use it to record your games or to broadcast your games live on the internet. Set up any position without the need to run through a game from the start as the board’s sensor technology fast en accurately recognizes all individual pieces by colour and type.
The board stores up to 500 moves in its internal memory. Wooden electronic chess pieces included; choose from Timeless, Design, Royal, Classic, or Venus. Four queens included. The DGT XL chess clock (optional) connects to the board.
Your opponent’s moves are indicated on the clock’s display. Suitable for club-, home-, and restricted tournament use. The choice of professional chess players and amateurs alike.
A chess tutor CD and a special edition of the famous Fritz chess playing software with 100 days free access to PlayChess.com are included in the Gift Box.
Also included: power adapter, USB cable, driver CD and clock cable.
The DGT Wireless e-Board uses Bluetooth.
Only Rosewood versions of the DGT Wireless E-board will be produced. It will be able to be used in combination with any of the DGT chess sets – Timeless, Royal, Classic, Venus or Design.
Please note some of the special features of the DGT Wireless E-board:
· 10+ meters Bluetooth true-wireless communication and approximately 40+ meters successfully tested indoors with high quality dongle. · USB wired communication (3.5 meter mini-USB cable included) · 24 hours full play rechargeable Li-Ion battery, rechargeable over USB cable to PC or main adapter. · Three-color LED status indicator. · Increased scanning speed (6 scans/second). · Firmware upgrade feature makes it easy to install future software enhancements and new functions. · DGT XL clock functions as display for board instructions. · More detailed information you can find the Manual: of the DGT Bluetooth e-board.
Technical specifications:
Board size: 54 x 54 cm Board thickness: 18 mm (regular size chessboard) Square size: 55 x 55 mm (official Fide size) Material: Rosewood Battery: Lithium-ion Charging time: Approx. 5 hours Playing time: Approx. 30 hours Warranty: Two year manufacturers warranty Compatibility: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista/7
This board is not built to be used in a tournament setup, but small tournaments can use this board for broadcasting games. Have a look at this article how this can be set up.
