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DGT electronic chess board in rosewood, with coordinates around the edge, designed for tournament chains and game broadcasting. Supplied in a cover, without pieces or cables: add the connection kit.
Beneath the rosewood surface, DGT electronics detect the pieces placed on it and record every move. Connected to a computer via the connection kit, the board can be used to record, analyse or broadcast games with LiveChess, DGT's free software for Windows, Mac or Linux. Its primary purpose remains tournament play: unlike the USB e-Boards in the range, it can be daisy-chained to other boards.
Of the three finishes in the DGT tournament board range, rosewood and wenge carry coordinates around their edge, while walnut does not. Otherwise, all three versions share the same size, 5.5 cm squares and USB-C connectivity.
The board has no cable or power supply of its own. The connection kit for the first board (DGT 25002) fills this gap and is enough for all individual uses: keeping a record of your games, playing against a program, playing online, or connecting a DGT 3000 or the DGT Pi. Once powered, the board stores around 500 moves, which can be retrieved in PGN format via LiveChess. DGT recommends unplugging it while setting up or putting away the pieces, so that memory is reserved for the game itself. Fritz software is not included with this board.
A chain can include up to 12 chess boards, powered by the first board's kit. Each of the following 11 boards connects via its own additional kit (DGT 25003), and the chain links to a computer's USB or serial port. A chain can combine wooden boards and plastic Smart Boards. Beyond 12 boards, a new chain starts again with a first-board kit.
Detection is sensitive to metal: avoid metal tables or boards with a metal structure underneath, and keep screens, speakers and power units away. For purely domestic use, without chaining, the USB e-Boards in the range do not require a connection kit.
Yes: the connection kit for the first board (DGT 25002) and a set of DGT electronic pieces. The board is supplied on its own, in its cover.
Yes, with the DGT 25002 kit: DGT states that it lets you record your games, play against a computer, or play against opponents online. Fritz software is not included.
Yes. It links to the serial-to-USB converter in the connection kit for the first board, letting you play against it without a computer.
The DGT 3000, using the clock cable from the connection kit, or the DGT 3000 Limited Edition. The DGT 2500 cannot be connected to an e-Board.
It shares with wenge the coordinates around the edge, which walnut lacks. Dimensions, connection and functions are the same across all three.
Twelve at most per first-board kit, with each of the following 11 boards requiring an additional kit (DGT 25003).
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.
| 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 |
| 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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Start with the kit for the first board, without which the board will not work, even at home. The additional kit is only needed to add boards to a chain.
DGT Cables and Connection
DGT First Tournament Board USB-C Connection Kit, board not included
DGT Cables and Connection
No pieces are included. In its rosewood photos, DGT pairs the board with the Ebony, Timeless, Royal, Classic and official FIDE sets; any DGT electronic set works, weighted or not.
Pieces for electronic chess boards
DGT Ebony electronic chess pieces in ebony and boxwood, unweighted version
Pieces for electronic chess boards
DGT Ebony electronic chess pieces in ebony and boxwood, weighted version
Pieces for electronic chess boards
DGT Official FIDE Set Electronic Chess Pieces, Weighted Official Chess Set
Pieces for electronic chess boards
DGT Timeless Electronic Wooden Chess Pieces, Unweighted Version
The clock cable in the connection kit links the DGT 3000 to the board, and the Limited Edition version also connects to the e-Boards. For the DGT Pi, the link runs through the kit's serial-to-USB converter.
DGT Chess Clocks
DGT 3000 FIDE-approved chess clock, connects to DGT e-Boards
DGT Chess Clocks
DGT 3000 Limited Edition Wood-Effect Chess Clock, FIDE-Approved
DGT Cables and Connection
DGT Pi Chess Computer for DGT Electronic Chess Board, Board Not Included
Supplied in its canvas cover, the board can travel with its pieces, clock and accessories in the DGT carry bag.
DGT Bags & Storage
DGT carrying bag for e-Board, pieces, clock and accessories, black
Customer reviews
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Pleasantly surprised by the delivery times, parcel received in 48 hours. Everything is as expected, the product even looks better than in the photos. Thank you for your professionalism.
✓ Avis VérifiésAgréablement surpris par les délais de livraison, colis reçu en 48H. Tout est conforme à mes attentes, produit rend même mieux qu'en photos. Merci pour votre sérieux.
I ordered a WWII-themed chess set for my son's 18th birthday and I was pleasantly surprised by the finish of the pieces and the quality of the weighting of the pawns. A good experience from A to Z. Thank you
✓ Avis VérifiésJ'ai commandé un jeu d'échec sur la seconde guerre mondiale pour l'anniversaire de mon fils (18 ans) et j'ai été agréablement surprise par la finition des pièces et la qualité de lestage des pions. Une bonne expérience de A à Z. Merci
As an interior design professional, I attach great importance to interior accessories. The alabaster chess set is simply beautiful and my client is delighted with this find. A lovely discovery, thank you.
✓ Avis VérifiésProfessionnel en décoration d'intérieur j'accorde une importance capitale au accessoires d'intérieur. Le jeu d'échec en albâtre est tout simplement magnifique et mon client est ravi de cette trouvaille. Une belle découverte, merci.
The playing pieces are properly weighted and the felt is nice for moving them. Quality products, would recommend
✓ Avis VérifiésLes pièces de jeu sont correctement plombées et la feutrine agréable pour les déplacements. Produits de qualité à recommander
Hello, The chessboard I ordered has been delivered and the product is beautiful... I did receive the engraved plaque with my personalised message, it was delivered in a separate package and was already in my letterbox. Thank you for your speed and your unfailing support.
★ TrustpilotBonjour, L'échiquier que j'ai commandé a bien été livré et le produit est magnifique... J'ai bien reçu la plaque gravée avec mon message personnalisé, elle était livrée dans un paquet séparé et déjà dans ma boite à lettre. Merci pour votre rapidité et votre support sans faille.
Very happy with my purchase from Le Palais des Echecs. Just a note, when you order, the engraving plate will arrive in a separate shipment, for me it came the same day. I recommend this shop, thanks!
✓ Avis VérifiésTrès satisfait de mon achat sur Le Palais des echecs. A noter quand vous commandez, la plaque de gravure arrivera dans un envoi séparé, pour moi c'est arrivé le même jour. Je recommande cette boutique, Merci!
Yes, a good experience, my wife gave me a rosewood root set and it's a genuine pleasure to play with. The pieces are well weighted and were carefully protected. So thanks mainly go to my wife and to Le Palais des Échecs!
★ TrustpilotOui une bonne expérience, ma femme m'a offert un jeu en racine de palissandre et c'est un véritable plaisir à jouer. Les pièces sont bien plombées et étaient soigneusement protégées. C'est donc un remerciement surtout à ma femme et au Palais des echecs!
Product as described, no bad surprises, well protected and sent on time. I'm satisfied. Engraved plate received the same day. Thanks.
✓ Avis VérifiésProduit conforme, pas de mauvaise surprise, bien protégé et envoyé dans les temps. Je suis satisfaite. Plaque gravée reçu le même jour. Merci.
I'm not a big fan of buying this kind of product online, I like to see it before buying. But honestly nowadays it's become almost impossible to find a nice traditional chess set in shops. So I ordered a wooden model online and I'm really pleased with my purchase. The set is very pretty, the pieces are beautiful and it looks great in the living room. We play regularly with my husband and the rest of the time it's almost like decoration. The only small complaint I could make is that there isn't a huge choice of storage boxes when you have pieces that aren't Staunton. Otherwise nothing to say, very satisfied.
✓ Avis VérifiésJe ne suis pas une grande adepte des achats sur internet pour ce genre de produit, j’aime bien voir avant d’acheter. Mais franchement aujourd’hui c’est devenu presque impossible de trouver un beau jeu d’échecs traditionnel dans les magasins. Du coup j’ai commandé en ligne un modèle en bois et je suis vraiment contente de mon achat. Le jeu est très joli, les pièces sont belles et il rend super bien dans le salon. On joue régulièrement avec mon mari et le reste du temps il sert presque de décoration. Le seul petit reproche que je pourrais faire, c’est qu’il n’y a pas énormément de choix pour les coffrets de rangement quand on a des pièces qui ne sont pas des Staunton. Sinon rien à redire, très satisfaite.
Product matches the photo, no nasty surprises, well protected and sent on time. Thank you.
★ TrustpilotProduit conforme à la photo, pas de mauvaise surprise, bien protégé et envoyé dans les temps. Merci.
I ordered a complete chess set and unfortunately the black king arrived broken, despite the parcel being very well packaged. I sent an email to customer service with a photo of the broken piece. They replied quickly and sent me a new king free of charge. The new piece arrived a few days later, very well protected and this time no issues at all. It can happen that a piece breaks during transport, even when well packaged. What matters most is the seller's reaction when there's a problem. And honestly, nothing to fault, it was simple and quick. Very satisfied with the after-sales service from Le Palais des Échecs.
✓ Avis VérifiésJ’ai commandé un jeu d’échecs complet et malheureusement le roi noir est arrivé cassé, malgré un colis qui était pourtant très bien emballé. J’ai envoyé un mail au service client avec une photo de la pièce cassée. Ils m’ont répondu rapidement et m’ont renvoyé un nouveau roi sans rien me faire payer. La nouvelle pièce est arrivée quelques jours après, très bien protégée et cette fois aucun souci. Ça peut arriver qu’une pièce se casse pendant le transport, même quand c’est bien emballé. Ce qui compte surtout, c’est la réaction du vendeur quand il y a un problème. Et là franchement rien à redire, ça a été simple et rapide. Très satisfait du service après-vente du Palais des Échecs.
Lots (too many... ? ^-'^) of models, I had a hard time making my choice but by contacting them by email I got several personalised suggestions that really helped a lot. So overall a positive review of the service from Le Palais des Echecs. One small downside, a payment in instalments option would be welcome. Kind regards.
✓ Avis VérifiésBeaucoup (trop... ? ^-'^) de modèles, j'ai eu beaucoup de mal à faire mon choix mais en les contactant par email j'ai eu plusieurs propositions personnalisées qui ont vraiment beaucoup aidé. C'est donc un avis positif au global sur la prestation du palais des echecs. Petit bémol, un paiement en plusieurs fois serait le bienvenue. Bien cordialement.
Roman chess set received well. Nice finishes and well weighted pieces. Parcel OK. Thanks!
✓ Avis Vérifiésjeu d'échec romain bien reçu. Belles finitions et pièces bien lestées. Colis OK. Merci!
A beautiful fantasy chess set. The pieces are original and well detailed. The grey board is elegant and goes very well with the fantasy style of the pieces. I'm very satisfied with my purchase.
✓ Avis VérifiésUn beau Jeu d'echecs fantasy. Les pièces sont originales et bien détaillées. Le plateau gris est élégant et va très bien avec le style fantasy des pieces. Je suis très satisfaite de mon achat.
I ordered a very large folding chess set on the gladiator theme in mid-August, the figures are well made and what's handy is that you can store them inside the board which folds up.
✓ Avis VérifiésJ'ai commandé mi aout un très grand jeu d'échec pliable sur le thème des gladiateurs, les personnages sont bien reussis et ce qui est pratique c'est qu'on peut les ranger dans l'échiquier qui est pliable.
The chess pieces are superb, the board is classic and matches the photos. The parcel was well packaged and delivered quickly. Very satisfied with my purchase
✓ Avis VérifiésLes pieces d echecs sont superbes, l echiquier est classique et conforme aux photos. Le colis etait bien emballe et livre rapidement. Tres satisfaite de mon achat
The ebony wood pieces are very pretty and match well with the board that was suggested. The customer service advisor by email gave me several suggestions based on my budget and my husband's preferences.
✓ Avis Vérifiésles pieces en bois d ebene sont tres jolies et bien assorties a l echiquier qui a ete propose. La conseillere clientele par e mail m a fiat plusieurs propositions en fonction de mon budget et des preferences de mon mari.
I ordered a set for my nephew's birthday and he was very pleased. Delivered on time.
✓ Avis Vérifiésj ai commande un jeu pour mon neveu pour son anniversaire il a ete tres content. Livraison dans les temps.
I ordered a backgammon set as a birthday present, received it 4 days later, the person was pleased, one piece was damaged on arrival, they sent us a new piece after we called the telephone adviser
★ Trustpilotj ai commande un backgammon pour un cadeau d'anniversaire je l ai recu 4 jours apres la personne etait contente, une piece etait abimee a la reception ils nous ont renvoye une piece neuve apres avoir appele la conseillere telephonique
Very satisfied, needed 24h delivery for an urgent gift. Possible by contacting customer service directly. The parcel was received on time and packaged +++ Reliable site
★ TrustpilotTrès satisfaite, besoin d'une livraison en 24h pour offrir un cadeau d'urgence. Possible en contactant directement le service client. Le colis a bien été reçu dans les temps et emballé +++ Site sérieux
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