Square Off
Grand Kingdom Set
Product Description
Bringing the ultimate test of logic, strategy, skill into the 21st century, Square Off fuses traditional craftsmanship and telerobotics to create a so-smart-it's-magic chess board that moves on its own.
This handcrafted set contains a powerful robotic arm that smoothly moves the pieces across the board. The rechargeable battery provides over a dozen games on a single charge. Connect your board to the Square Off app on your smartphone via Bluetooth and you can control your moves completely hands free.
Challenge friends and family remotely, or compete against the 21 million players in Square Off's global online community. You can even compete against the board itself! Powered by Stockfish 8, Square Off lets you challenge the board's AI—programed with 20 difficulty settings from beginner and grandmaster. The Square Off app also lets you save your game so you can analyze and improve your strategy long after the victor has been crowned.
The Grand Kingdom Set has the unique ability to automatically reset the pieces on the board, as well as the ability to live stream professional chess matches in real time, right on your board. The board itself also includes a designated spot to store captured pieces.
Product Details
- ColorsRosewood Finish
- Materials
Boxwood, Rosewood
- Measurements
26.45"L x 23.7"W x 3.7"H
- OriginChina
— Warranty: Manufacturer's 1 Year
— Handcrafted Wood Chess Pieces & Board
— Magnets & Telerobotic Arm Moves Pieces Independently
— BLE 4.1 Connected
— Free, Dedicated Square Off App (iOS & Android)
— Compete Against AI With 20 Difficulty Levels
— Play With Anyone, Anywhere, Right On Your Board
— Challenge Friends & Family Remotely
— Play Online With Nearly 21 Million Players Worldwide
— Built In Timer For Timed Games (Controlled via The App)
— Analyze Feature Spots Mistakes & Helps Improve Your Game
— Internet Connection Required To Compete Against Other Players
— ELO Rating: 800-3000 Depending On Difficulty Level
— AI Powered By StockFish 8
— Long Lasting Built-In Rechargeable Battery
Grand Kingdom Set Also Features:
— Auto Reset Places Pieces Back In Their Starting Position After The Game
— Designated Parking Spot For Captured Pieces
— Ability To Live Stream Chess Matches Right On Your Board
— Up To 30 Games Per Charge
Includes:
— Chess Board
— Chess Pieces
— Charger
— DC Power Adapter
— Instruction Manual
Dimensions:
— Grand Kingdom Set: 23"L x 19.3"W x 1.9"H; 12lb
— King: 2.64"L
— Queen: 2.13"L
— Bishop: 1.81"L
— Knight: 1.69"L
— Rook: 1.38"L
— Pawn: 1.34"L
FAQ
There are no time constraints if you are playing a timeless game, as long as your smartphone remains connected via Bluetooth.
How are the the knight's moves or Castling accomplished if the Robotic arm can only slide pieces?For the Knight move, the chessboard and chess pieces are uniquely designed so the Knight can move between the pieces with precision, and without colliding with any other piece.
To castle, you tap the King and then move it two squares to the left/right and press again. Then just lift and silently move the Rook. For the opponent, the AI will automatically slide the pieces in a unique manner to complete the process.
Why do you need a smartphone to play against the board AI itself?You will need to connect the chessboard with the Square Off app either to play against the AI or with any player across the globe.
Does it require a phone to play solo?Yes, the app needs to connect with the board at all times. However, once connected, the mobile phone can be on standby mode and you can play without any interference.
Does the app cost money?The app is free for board owners. In the future, we might introduce add on features that may be charged nominally.
How do you set it to the different features?All features can be controlled via the mobile app.
Is the app required?Yes, the app is mandatory.
When I am playing against other people, am I playing against other people with boards?The other person can play on the board or also on a mobile app.
Are you able to En Passant on this board?All legal chess moves can be done on the board.
How do you recharge the board?The board has a charger which when plugged in will recharge the board. It just works like a mobile phone.
Any smartphone operating system will work?Yes, you just need to download the app from the Apple store or Google play store.
Must I move the pieces from my phone or can I just move them from the board?You must move your piece on the board. However, your opponent can move the piece using the phone.
Can you use it with WiFi?Yes, you can play with another player across the globe using Wi-Fi. But, you will still need the Square Off app.
Can you play it like normal chess, with 2 people on the same board?You surely can consider the Square Off board as a classic board and play normal chess.
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityUnited States
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Shipping PolicyStandard Ground Shipping
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Ship In3-4 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation