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DGT Rosewood Tournament Chess Board: Connection Kit and Royal Pieces
€1,042.16or 3 × €347.39 interest-freeIn stockOrder before noon, dispatched today*Valid Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)
The DGT rosewood tournament board, with its coordinates, brought together with the first board connection kit and the Royal electronic pieces: ready to play and broadcast, in a single parcel.
- The kit required by the board and the pieces DGT pairs with rosewood come together
- 10% less than DGT’s recommended prices for these three items
- For a standalone board or the first in a broadcasting chain
In the set
- DGT rosewood electronic tournament chessboard
- DGT canvas storage cover
- First tournament board connection kit: PC-to-bus and board-to-bus USB-C cables, 5 m and 20 m link cables, board-to-clock cable, serial-to-USB converter, mains adaptor for up to 12 boards, 4 connection boxes
- Royal electronic pieces set, white and black, four queens
You will also need
- A computer, or the DGT PiLiveChess, free, runs on Windows, Mac and Linux. Fritz software is not included.
- To connect further boards: one additional kit per extra boardThis bundle equips the first board only; up to 12 boards per chain.
More information
A board that needs its kit and its pieces
The rosewood tournament board is supplied without a cable, without a power supply and without pieces. DGT requires the first board kit, even to play alone at home, along with a set of electronic pieces. This bundle brings the three together: you no longer need to check that each item suits the others, and everything arrives in a single parcel.
Rosewood and the Royal pieces
DGT describes the Royal as rosewood pieces with warm brown tones, which complement a walnut or rosewood board. The coordinates engraved around the edge of the board are useful for anyone commentating or recording a game. The Royal set weighs 760 g, its king measures 9.5 cm for 5.5 cm squares, and it is sold here only in the unweighted version.
A club room or a standalone unit
Connected to a computer, the board powers LiveChess, which is free and records games while broadcasting them live. The bundle works equally well for a standalone board or for the first in a chain: one first board kit powers up to 12 boards, with each of the following 11 requiring its own additional kit. The kit also contains the cable that connects a DGT 3000 clock to the board; the clock is not included.
Points to bear in mind
DGT does not permit replacing the kit's mains adaptor with a universal adaptor: incorrect polarity destroys the boards beyond repair. The kit required by the board is no longer sold on its own: this bundle is the way to obtain it together with the board. The Royal pieces, however, are still sold separately. Fritz software is not included.
Specifications
- Board
- 54 × 54 cm, rosewood, coordinates around the edge
- Squares
- 5.5 × 5.5 cm
- Board weight
- 4.2 kg
- Pieces
- Royal in rosewood, 9.5 cm king, 760 g per set, felt base
- Board connection
- USB-C
- Link cables
- 5 m and 20 m
- Power supply
- Kit mains adaptor for up to 12 boards
- Board memory
- Around 500 moves
- Software
- LiveChess, free (Windows, Mac, Linux)
- Warranty
- 2 years
Frequently asked questions
Is the bundle ready to play?
Yes, with a computer or the DGT Pi: the board, connection kit and pieces are all in the parcel, and LiveChess is free.
Why is the kit included in the bundle?
The board has neither cable nor power supply, and DGT requires the first board kit, even to play alone at home.
Do the Royal pieces match this board?
Yes. DGT states that its electronic pieces suit its tournament boards, and the Royal is the set it pairs with walnut or rosewood.
Can further boards be connected?
Yes, up to 12 per chain. The first uses the kit from this bundle, and each of the following 11 requires an additional kit.
Why does the bundle cost less?
The three items travel in the same parcel. The bundle is sold at 10% below the sum of DGT's recommended prices for these items.
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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