Smart chessboards have come a long way over the years. There are now a bunch of them that can connect to your smartphone. The Chessnut Air+ even lets you you play online on Lichess or Chess.com. These boards feature smart piece recognition, so you can easily set up positions and play Chess960. DGT boards are tournament size boards that are used to record games. They can be used with a DGT Pi (which is a Raspberry Pi chess computer) or other DGT clocks.
The DGT Rosewood Bluetooth Chessboard and Chessnut Air+ have their own unique advantages. For starters, the DGT boards look a bit more sleek. They have big gorgeous pieces. You can use these boards with Chessbase and other chess applications. Thanks to Bluetooth connectivity, these can be paired with a DGT Pi wirelessly. The pieces are smart, so the board knows which one you are picking.
The Chessnut Air+ has a more compact design. It is compatible with a wide variety of third party apps, including Chess for Android and WhitePawn. Just like DGT boards, you can also use it with Arena and other desktop chess GUIs. The Air+ has a rechargeable battery. It can be used to play games online or against AI. You can also stream your games over the internet, so others can follow through a unique link.
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