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DGT Centaur Crystal Edition Chess Computer with Travel Bag
€509.96or 3 × €169.99 interest-freeIn stockOrder before noon, dispatched today*Valid Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)
The DGT Centaur Crystal Edition, the chess computer with a fully transparent casing, with its pieces and the DGT travel bag, brought together in a single parcel.
- The Centaur Crystal and a padded DGT travel bag, ordered together
- 5% below DGT’s recommended prices for these two items
- Weighted pieces included: the computer plays on its own, with no software to install
Board44 × 40 cm
Casingtransparent
Piecesincluded, weighted
Bagpadded, 2 pockets
In the set
- DGT Centaur Crystal Edition chess computer with e-Paper screen
- Set of weighted pieces, with two queens per colour
- USB cable and universal mains adapter
- Instructions and quick-start guide
- DGT travel bag for Centaur
You will also need
Nothing to add: ready to use.
More information
A Centaur that shows its electronics
The Crystal Edition is DGT's Centaur with a fully transparent casing: beneath the playing surface and along the screen, you can see the circuit board that detects the pieces and the battery. DGT states that the device retains all the features of the classic Centaur. This bundle pairs it with the DGT travel bag for the Centaur, so you get both the unit and a way to carry it in a single order.
The computer
From your very first move, the Centaur assesses your level and adjusts its strength, from beginner to club player. You move the pieces as on an ordinary chess board, the sensors recognise each move, and the computer shows its own with illuminated circles around the squares. The e-Paper screen displays settings, the move list, a board image and tips. The menu can be set to French. Its internal battery recharges using the supplied cable.
The bag
The bag is made of matte 600-denier canvas, black, padded on the inside. Its main compartment measures 47 × 43 × 2 cm inside, and two front pockets of 15 × 22 × 3 cm are provided by DGT for pieces and cables. A velcro flap closes the main compartment, and metal zips close the pockets. An adjustable shoulder strap and a top handle allow it to be carried in two ways.
Who it's for
For a player who trains alone and wants an opponent on a real board, at home or on the move, or for a gift where the transparent casing makes an impression. Nothing to install: no app, no account.
Limitations to know about
The Centaur's instructions do not provide for any connection to a computer or the internet: this is not a board for playing online. The pieces supplied are those DGT designed for the Centaur. The casing reveals the circuitry, by design. An interrupted game resumes when switched back on, but resetting the pieces to the starting position will erase it.
Specifications
- Centaur Crystal board
- 44 × 40 × 1 cm, detection surface 40 × 40 cm
- Squares
- 4.8 × 4.8 cm
- King height
- 8.6 cm
- Weight of packaged Centaur
- 2.3 kg
- Casing
- Fully transparent PC plastic, printed chess board surface
- Pieces
- DGT pieces designed for the Centaur, weighted
- Screen
- e-Paper
- Power
- Rechargeable internal battery, USB cable
- Bag, main compartment
- 47 × 43 × 2 cm (interior)
- Bag, front pockets (2)
- 15 × 22 × 3 cm (interior)
- Bag fabric
- Matte 600-denier canvas, black (RAL 9005), padded
- Carrying
- Adjustable shoulder strap, top handle
- Centaur warranty
- 2 years
User manual
Centaur instructions (common to both versions), including the French section (ZIP)
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference with the classic DGT Centaur?
Only the casing: the Crystal Edition's is fully transparent. DGT states that the device has all the features of the classic Centaur.
Are the pieces included?
Yes. A set of weighted pieces designed by DGT, with an 8.6 cm king, is supplied with the board, including two queens per colour.
Do I need a computer or tablet to play?
No. The chess computer is built into the board: you switch it on, set up the pieces and play. The supplied cable is used to recharge the battery.
What does the bag contain?
A padded main compartment and two front pockets that DGT provides for pieces and cables, along with an adjustable shoulder strap and a handle.
Is the bag sold separately?
No. It is only available as part of a bundle; the Centaur Crystal Edition, however, is also sold on its own.
What is the warranty?
Two years for the Centaur Crystal Edition, the same as the classic Centaur.
Matching Guide
Choosing the right board size
A beautiful chess set rests on a simple balance: pieces well proportioned to the size of the squares. To choose a harmonious board, the most reliable guide is the diameter of the king's base.
Key guideline: ideally, the king's base takes up about 75% of the square.
Traditional wooden chess sets
| King height | King base diameter | Square size |
|---|---|---|
| 7,3 to 7,6 cm | 3,8 cm | 4,7 to 5,1 cm |
| 9,5 to 9,8 cm | 4,4 cm | 5,7 to 6 cm |
| 10,1 cm | 4,1 to 4,7 cm | 6 cm |
| 11,2 cm | 5 cm | 6,3 cm |
| 12,7 cm and above | 4,4 cm | 6,3 to 7 cm |
Metal, resin, pewter, brass or themed sets
| King base diameter | Square size |
|---|---|
| 2 to 2,4 cm | 2,8 to 3,5 cm |
| 2,5 to 2,9 cm | 3,5 to 4 cm |
| 3 to 3,4 cm | 4,3 to 5 cm |
| 3,5 to 3,9 cm | 4,8 to 6,2 cm |
| 4 to 4,5 cm | 6 to 8 cm |
A board that is too small can hamper moves and make the set look cluttered. Conversely, a board that is too large can break the harmony of the whole. The right size brings both playing comfort and elegance.
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