Chessnut connects physical chess to online play. Its smart boards sync with Chess.com and Lichess, and the Companion AI Clock coaches between moves and reviews the game when it ends. The Companion is on sale from $459 (regular $569) on chessnutech.com, depending on storage configuration. The line is for players who still want real pieces and a board in front of them while training against apps and AI.
Yes. Smart boards integrate with Chess.com, Lichess, and AI training modes.
A chess clock that coaches between moves and analyzes the game afterward, on sale from $459 (regular $569) on chessnutech.com, depending on storage configuration.
Chessnut says the Companion is compatible with all its chessboards except the Chess Computer.
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