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DGT Walnut Tournament Board with Connection Kit and Plastic Pieces
€839.70or 3 × €279.90 interest-freeIn stockOrder before noon, dispatched today*Valid Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)
The DGT walnut tournament board, the connection kit that DGT requires for the first board, and a set of electronic pieces: everything you need to play alone or start a club’s chain.
- The board has no cable or power supply: the kit that provides them is included in the bundle
- 10% less than DGT’s recommended prices for these three items
- First board of a broadcast, or a single board for a club player
Board54 × 54 cm
King9.5 cm
ConnectionUSB-C
Piecesplastic, weighted
In the set
- DGT electronic tournament chess board in walnut
- 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 adapter for up to 12 boards, 4 connection boxes
- DGT electronic chess set in weighted plastic, 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 link 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
A DGT tournament board arrives without a cable or power supply. To use it, even alone at home, DGT requires the first-board connection kit. This bundle brings it together with the walnut board and a set of electronic pieces: you receive everything you need to play, with nothing missing to track down.
For a club or a broadcast
The tournament board differs from USB e-Boards through daisy-chaining: several boards link together and connect to a single computer. The free LiveChess software then records the games from all the boards or streams them live. The bundle suits a single board, for recording your games or playing online, just as it suits the first board in a chain. A first-board kit powers up to 12 boards; each of the next 11 requires its own additional kit.
The role of each item
- The board in walnut has no coordinates around the edge. DGT describes it as the most widely used tournament board in the world. Its USB-C port is discreet.
- The kit connects the board to the computer and to the power supply. Its board-to-clock cable allows you to connect a DGT 3000 clock.
- The pieces are weighted plastic, with a 9.5 cm king, weighing 990 g per set.
Points to bear in mind
Do not place the board on a metal table, nor near a screen or a loudspeaker: this can affect detection. The board holds around 500 moves in memory; DGT recommends unplugging it while setting up the pieces. The kit's mains adapter should not be replaced with a universal adapter: incorrect polarity destroys the board beyond repair.
Specifications
- Board
- 54 × 54 cm, walnut, no coordinates
- Squares
- 5.5 × 5.5 cm
- Board weight
- 4.2 kg
- Pieces
- Weighted plastic, 9.5 cm king, 990 g per set
- Connection
- USB-C
- Link cables
- 5 m and 20 m
- Power supply
- Mains adapter for up to 12 boards
- Memory
- Around 500 moves
- Software
- LiveChess, free (Windows, Mac, Linux)
- Warranty
- 2 years
Frequently asked questions
Can it be used alone, at home?
Yes. The kit in the bundle powers the board and connects it to the computer: you can record your games, play against the computer or online. It is not used to add the board to a chain.
What else is needed to play?
A computer or the DGT Pi. The board, cover, connection kit and pieces are all in the parcel; the LiveChess software is free.
How many boards can be linked?
Twelve per chain: this bundle equips the first, and each of the next 11 requires an additional kit. Beyond 12, a new chain starts with another first-board kit.
Why is the bundle cheaper?
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.
Is Fritz software included?
No. DGT's free LiveChess software records and streams games on Windows, Mac and Linux.
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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