Your any time, always ready chess playing opponent. Whether a beginner or an experienced chess player, whether a home hobbist or club competitor, the Centaur always adapts to your level as soon as you make the first move. Stylish and muti-functional, this chess computer has the features needed as your skill level improves.
The most innovative chess computer that automatically adapts itself to your paying strength.
Circular LED lights
e-Paper Display
Adapts to your strength
Circular LED lights
e-paper display
Discover your perfect chess friend. The DGT Centaur automatically adapts itself to your playing strength, in both "Friendly" and "Challenging" mode. In Expert mode, Centaur will perform to a maximum rating of about ELO 3000, based on its powerful Stockfish engine. In short, the Centaur chess computer gives you a fair chance to win, to learn and, most importantly, to have fun!
The Centaur stands ready for challenging chess play, 24/7 day or night. The rechargeable lithium-polymer battery offers year after year of the ultimate brain food - courtesy of its powerful Stockfish based playing engine. Really an interactive chess play experience that you will enjoy for hours and hours, with its e-Paper display of position, moves, info hint system, and position setup.
Theres no need for computer screens or tablets. Just start playing chess naturally with intelligent auto-sensing technology. Impressive looking weighted pieces and lighted display within the squares themselves engage you in a self contained, fully tactile chess playing experience that you will enjoy for hours and hours.
The e-Paper display has nice smooth contrast which is not only easy on the eyes, it lets you view the screen at any angle and in any lighting. On this display you can see previous moves in a move-list, view hints, the score, clock, and various settings.
Many other chess computers are designed to play at top strength only, and fail to provide an optimal realistic experience at lower levels. Thats where the Centaur is specifically made to excel. Whether youre a beginner, strong player, home or club player, Centaur will adjust to your level as you play. This means youll always see a challenging game that is both educational and fun!
King height: | 3.4" (86 mm) |
Square size: | 1.9" (48 x 48mm) |
Board size: | 17.5" x 15.8" (444.5 x 400.5mm) |
Total Packing (LxWxH/Weight): | 18.3" x 15.9" x 2.4" / 81.1 oz (465 x 405 x 60 mm / 2.3 kg) |
Power: | Supplied with a USB cable |
Board: | Lighted touch-sensor board |
Housing: | Clear PC plastic chassis with a high quality printed chess board surface |