Hand-carved, portable, tournament-style set. Play chess online, offline with AI on a real board!
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iChessOne combines the beauty of chess craftsmanship with a touch of modern technology. Carved out of real wood according to an original, patent pending construction, it can boast of being the first foldable electronic chessboard in the world! The compact, portable form allows you to effortlessly take it with you everywhere, and to play however you like: face-to-face, with AI or online, on your favorite chess servers.
Created by active chess players, iChessOne embraces both the world of professional chess and the passion of casual enthusiasts. While it adheres to the prestigious FIDE standards and mirrors the elegance of a tournament board, its intuitive design welcomes players of all levels. When not in use, the subtle diodes remain hidden inside, seamlessly blending with the wood, ensuring a natural feel complemented by the integrated electronics.
iChessOne dedicated, free app allows players to play online, engage with advanced AI, conduct in-depth game analysis, and enjoy classical over-the-board sessions. Beyond the official app, the open API offers integration into third-party GUIs and apps, ensuring adaptability in the broader chess ecosystem.
The iChessOne app is available on iOS and Android.
The app connects to the board via low power consumption, wireless communication. The board features a built-in battery that lasts for several hours of play. It also has a discrete on/off switch and an out-of-play signalization to remind you to turn it off when not in use. While the board can be powered by any source, it comes with a standard USB-C connector.
Subtle light indicators will let you know when to start and where to move the opponent’s pieces, as well as inform you about incorrect movements due to the full pieces recognition.
No matter if you play online or offline (both players on one chessboard), iChessOne remembers all of your matches via internal memory and exports them into the App. There, you can use a software for game analysis to upgrade your strategies, or if you prefer, you can generate a PGN file (Portable Game Notification) to analyze it in any other chess program.
Train with AI to master your chess skills with twenty-five difficulty levels for the perfect challenge. Beginner mode uses multi-colored LEDs to show available moves and scores, making it easy for beginners to learn. Hints & Tips highlight suggested moves and guide you with exact placements when needed. iChessOne also ensures proper play by enforcing chess rules and providing corrections for any mistakes.
No, the pieces do not have batteries, because they don’t need them. The signal is transmitted wirelessly, similarly to contactless payments via credit cards.
The entire iChessOne set, including the chessboard, 34 pieces, a USB cable, a mobile phone stand and a pen weighs ~2.5 kg. Remember, there may be differences in weight as each set is made of natural wood 🙂
Yes! All the games you play are remembered and you can access them from the application level. You can come back to them, analyze, and generate a PGN any time you want.
You cannot see the LEDs when they are turned OFF, because they are hidden under a thin surface of the wood. For this purpose, we precisely milled the blind holes, which allowed us to maintain an unchanged appearance of a classical wooden chessboard, while ensuring the transmission of LED lights and their visibility also in bright sunlight.
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