In the past couple of years, we have seen plenty of smart chess computers that combine with your smartphone or tablet to let you play online or against a computer. The Chess Genius Pro 2024 and Chessnut EVO happen to be standalone chess computers. The Chess Genius Pro 2024 has a 120MHz processor with an estimated rating of 2200 ELO. It has the same strength as the older Chess Genius Pro but with a more colorful display. It also has a compact design with magnetic pieces, so you can easily move the board around.
You can power this model with an adapter or batteries. It has a press sensory board, so you will have to put a little pressure on the board to register the moves. It has 3 opening book options and various playing styles. You can save up to 12 games to this computer. The Chessnut Evo has even more features. For starters, it comes with auto piece recognition, so the board knows where the pieces are at all time. You can just put the pieces on the board to analyze a new position.
The Chessnut Evo has a 12.3-inch Android tablet on the side. It lets you play against Maia, LC0 and Stockfish with an estimated rating of under 3200 ELO. Unlike the ChessGenius Pro 2024, you only need to put the pieces on a new square to register a move, no pressure is required. You also have the option to train engines based on your own games. The Chessnut EVO is compatible with Lichess and Chess.com.
The Chessnut EVO is one of the most advanced electronic chessboards on the market but it is pricey. The ChessGenius Pro 2024 costs a lot less, making it more ideal for beginner to intermediate users who have a tight budget.
