DGT Starter Box brown chess set with DGT 1002 clock, board and pieces

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A set ready to play, clock included: folding board, 32 weighted plastic pieces with an 8.6 cm king, and a DGT 1002 Bonus clock, for practising timed games.

  • DGT 1002 Bonus clock, adjustable from 1 second to 9 hours 30 minutes
  • Weighted pieces with an 8.6 cm king, on 5 cm squares
  • Folding laminated card board, compact storage box
ClockDGT 1002 Bonus
Square5 cm
King8.6 cm
Pieces32, plastic

In the box

  • Folding laminated card board
  • 32 weighted plastic chess pieces, 8.6 cm king
  • DGT 1002 Bonus clock
  • Compact storage box

You will also need

Nothing to add: ready to use.

More information

Learning to play against the clock

This set brings together a board, pieces and a clock for two players. DGT presents it as the set for players ready to move on to the next stage, with the clock adding extra energy to games. The bonus adds time before each move, on top of the starting time.

The DGT 1002 clock

The DGT 1002 is a single-period clock, with either a countdown or a count-up. Both players start with the same time, set using the buttons on top. Time can be set from 1 second to 9 hours 30 minutes: below 1 minute it is set second by second, between 1 and 10 minutes in 30-second steps, then in larger steps beyond that. The bonus time is set separately, and the letter B appears on the display whenever it is greater than zero. The instructions note that it can also be used for other two-player games, such as draughts, Scrabble or dominoes. It runs on one AA battery (LR6).

A set sized for beginners

The pieces have an 8.6 cm king and the board squares measure 5 cm: DGT places this king height among those suited to children and casual play. The pieces are lightly weighted, with a felt base.

Its limits

This is a classic, non-electronic set: it does not connect to a computer or an app, and the clock is not linked to a board. The clock’s instructions advise against use by children aged 0 to 3, due to small parts. Without a clock, DGT also offers the grey Starter Box, with the same 8.6 cm king pieces.

Specifications
Square size
5 × 5 cm
King height
8.6 cm
Board material
Laminated card, folding
Piece material
Weighted plastic
Clock
DGT 1002 Bonus, single period, bonus
Setting range
1 second to 9 hours 30 minutes
Clock power
One AA battery (LR6)
Clock warranty
24 months from purchase
User manual

DGT 1002 instructions, including the French section (ZIP archive)

Frequently asked questions
Is anything else needed to play?

No. The board, pieces and DGT 1002 clock are all included in the box.

What is the difference with the grey Starter Box?

The DGT 1002 clock, included here. Both sets feature an 8.6 cm king and 5 cm squares.

What does the clock’s bonus do?

It adds a fixed amount of time before each move, set separately from the playing time. The letter B appears on the display whenever the bonus is greater than zero.

Does the clock run on a battery?

Yes, on one AA battery (LR6). The instructions recommend not using rechargeable batteries.

Are the instructions available in French?

Yes, DGT provides the DGT 1002 instructions with a French version included, available to download from this page.

What is the clock’s warranty?

DGT states it as 24 months from purchase.

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