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product_id: 140565723
title: "DGT Centaur Chess Computer with 40 x 40cm Sensor Board, LED Move Indicators, Weighted Pieces, E-Paper Display, and Rechargeable Battery"
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price: "€ 672.25"
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# 40x40cm sensor board with LED move indicators Rechargeable lithium-polymer battery Weighted tournament-grade pieces DGT Centaur Chess Computer with 40 x 40cm Sensor Board, LED Move Indicators, Weighted Pieces, E-Paper Display, and Rechargeable Battery

**Brand:** dgt
**Price:** € 672.25
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ♟️ Elevate your game with the chessboard that thinks like a pro!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** DGT Centaur Chess Computer with 40 x 40cm Sensor Board, LED Move Indicators, Weighted Pieces, E-Paper Display, and Rechargeable Battery by dgt
- **How much does it cost?** € 672.25 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- dgt enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dgt brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Adaptive Play Strength:** Automatically adjusts to your skill level for a personalized challenge.
- • **E-Paper Display Clarity:** Clear, low-glare display shows game info without distractions or screen fatigue.
- • **Premium Weighted Pieces:** Enjoy the tactile satisfaction of regulation-size, weighted chess pieces.
- • **All-in-One Standalone Design:** No phone or computer needed—just pure, focused chess anytime, anywhere.
- • **Immersive LED Move Indicators:** On-board circular LEDs highlight moves for intuitive, real-time feedback.

## Overview

The DGT Centaur Chess Computer is a sleek, standalone chessboard featuring a 40x40cm sensor grid with LED move indicators, weighted tournament-style pieces, and an easy-to-read e-paper display. Designed to adapt dynamically to players from beginners to club-level experts, it offers a tactile, immersive experience powered by a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery—perfect for professionals and enthusiasts seeking a smart, elegant chess companion without the distractions of apps or screens.

## Description

Discover your perfect chess friend, the DGT Centaur Chess Computer. The DGT Centaur automatically adapts itself to your playing strength. It gives you a fair chance to win, to learn, and, most importantly, to have fun. With the sensor board, you can simply move pieces in a natural way. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, whether you are a home player or a club player, Centaur always adapts to your level as soon as you make your first move. The beautifully designed chess board has touch sensors that effortlessly register your moves. The DGT Centaur Chess Computer features a 40 x 40 cm sensor board with circular LED lights indicating moves. It adapts to your strength, includes weighted chess pieces, and has a rechargeable internal battery. An e-paper display provides clear visuals.

Review: 1st Computer Chess that is enjoyable and fun playing more like a Human! - Package arrived no dings or scrunchies. Easy to setup light to move around. Only issue one of the black pawns had issue of not registering no matter what square I moved it too. So contacted seller which promptly responded within 8hrs. and resolved with sending out another black pawn coming from LJUBLJANA - SLOVENIA with DHL shipping. And in 4 days already reached CINCINNATI HUB - USA. So Five stars to US C-Games Trade for fast response and resolving issue. Otherwise being a casual player thru life always felt intimidated by online 2D powerful chess engines or players. Always felt rushed and overwhelmed with all the complex move strategies and stronger players. When my way is slow leisurely learning pace. Starting out friendly mode was being crushed by 8-10 moves. So started by slowing down and taking breaks and coming back to board. Within a course of a week went from 8-10 moves into blunders to 12-20 moves before blundering. Just finished my slow game playing to end resign on 32 moves. So much improvement in 1st week alone. And enjoyable the whole time. And love the stand alone all-in-one no phone,tablet or computer needed. Tho would have loved the ability to connect if desired. To the pawn not registering all I did was lick the bottom and registered fine after that. As the Black pieces taste like Licorice and the White taste like vanilla! :-) All kidding aside there is a trick being used with round metallic stickers putting on bottom of other chess sets to be used on the Centaur. Which I imagine also applies to any problematic pieces that came with the board. Also if having issue when resigning and moving pieces back to start. Sometimes the board will just loop and loop lights thru the squares not ending. Again this is an issue of pieces? Usually removing and resetting pieces resolves this and computer resets to new board. Never found a position or piece attributed to the looping but eventually resetting pieces most times resolves the issue. Also holding down play/pause button for 10 seconds will reset to fresh clean start. Now to my concerns with the board. This was released in 2019 without any hardware upgrades? Coming up on 4yrs without significant changes? Like bigger battery I get about 2 days worth of Off/On playing. When images of insides show plenty of space for a battery twice it's capacity. And would like a battery percentage and quick charge option. Also would like to see the display be increased much longer to see more moves on display. And add more definitive levels then just Friendly, Challenging, and Expert. More based on more levels assigned to ELO ratings would be nice. They could have also replaced the Pi-zero with a Pi-Zero W giving wireless connecting to computer,phone or tablet opening up internet chess to it. Or added a micro SD card slot for recording? The bottom is the most unattractive part of an otherwise elegant set without all the annoying gadget looking obtrusive buttons of other sets. Speaking of buttons would have like some rubber gasket around them so they are less cheap clickity sounding. Chess pieces with some outer ring felt? or made such as way to not slide around so easily when attempting to move the board if somehow pieces made magnetic would be perfect. Also if the board folded would have been a great plus to compact travel ability. Any of these would have been great and expected improvements over last 4yrs. Tho still a great Chess board and brings joy and enjoyment to many non-professional to professional chess players. And totally worth the $291 I paid for it. Update: Now been over 1yr. and still going strong without any hardware or software issues.
Review: Shall We Play a Game? (UPDATED) - UPDATE 4/26/21: As mentioned in the original review, I tried the foil disc method with my House of Staunton Zagreb '59 set, and it worked like a charm (I used the 25mm aluminum foil discs sold by Demon Tweeks, see photo). The Centaur had no trouble recognizing the pieces, and in minutes we were playing with no difficulty (see photos). The computer chose a Robatsch Defense, pretty interesting! Happier than a clam at high tide to be playing real games with my favorite set! 100 percent satisfied with my DGT Centaur! * * * * * * * * * * Like a lot of chess players I have gotten used to studying the game on my computer, and playing games against various chess-playing engines on my computer as well. Sometimes, though, you just want to play a game on a regulation-size board with full-size pieces, so after doing some research I took the plunge and purchased the DGT Centaur. The product shipped promptly and arrived on schedule. The packaging is appealing, and everything you need is included (three different adapters for the AC charging module, too!). Manuals are provided in several languages, so this is a product which should appeal to players worldwide. The board came charged already (nice), so I was able to have my first game minutes after opening the box. Setting the board up is easy (read the manual first, though, you'll be glad you did). The menus are easy to understand and operate, with only a few simple buttons to push to get the results you want. I was pleasantly surprised with the regulation-size Staunton plastic pieces, which are as nice as most of the plastic sets you see at over-the-board tournaments (although not quite so heavily weighted). I will experiment with using my House of Staunton Zagreb '59 set soon, and will update this review once I have results to report. The board hardly weighs anything, and the paper white display window is a nice feature. There are a variety of options for what information is displayed, so most players should find it easy to configure the display to their taste. The lights that indicate moves are easy to see, and unlike some other reviewers I can't see the rings except when they light up to indicate a move. I much prefer the lighted circles Centaur uses to the tiny LEDs you see on other electronic boards. At the end of the day, the most important aspect of a device like this is how well it plays chess. For my first game I set Centaur to Friendly, and still got a good game. I tried the Tarrasch Defense, and won a long game (I was playing on the Game/90 setting) after the machine made a couple of inaccuracies in a complex middlegame. Centaur will not resign a position, so even after achieving a decisive material advantage I had to play it out to checkmate, which is good practice. Of course if you don't wish to do that you can end the game at any point using the display menu. This is a chess-playing partner, with no bells or whistles like saving/exporting games or interfacing with other devices. Pawn promotion and castling were handled correctly, and if you read the manual you should not have any difficulty with en passant captures if those come up in a game. I intend to get a carrying bag next, to protect the board from bumps and bruises when it is not in use. The bottom line: The Centaur is exactly what I wanted, a playing partner ready at a moment's notice when I feel like a game using real pieces on a real board. We improve as much by playing as we do by staring at books or computer screens, so I expect Centaur will be quite helpful in my training as I prepare for the return of in-person tournaments. Highly recommended!

## Features

- Chess computer Centaur is a beautiful chess board that adjusts to your level of play
- Impressive looking weighted pieces and on board lighted display within the squares themselves
- Engage you in a fully contained, highly-tactical chess play experience
- Whether you're a beginner, strong player, home or club player, Centaur will adjust to your level as you play
- Board Size: 17.5 x 15.8" (444.5 x 400.5mm) Square Size: 1.9" (48 x 48mm) King Height: 3 3/8” (86mm)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07RNM4YT2 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (635) |
| Item Weight | 14.5 ounces |
| Item model number | DK711DGT12000 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | DGT |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 12 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 11.18 x 9.06 x 3.35 inches |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can you play with another player, but have the computer suggest hints & moves for you?**
A: Thanks for the interest. Yes, two players can compete against each other over this board and if one of them wants to find out what the computer suggests he hits the question mark button (hint button) to get a list of suggested moves.

**Q: Why are all the pictures in black and white?  Very weird!  Tell the seller to provide color pics of the product please!!**
A: The board and pieces are all black, gray and white. There are no colors in this set.

**Q: Can multiple players use the board. So a child just learning the game and the parent who is more skilled. Can you sign in different players?**
A: Thanks for the question. Multiple players, two at a time, can use the board irrespective of their level in chess.

**Q: Do you know the approximate rating of the dgt centaur**
A: Centaur was made to give everyone a good game. Whether you are a beginner or a strong player, whether you are a home player or a club player, Centaur will adjust to you as soon as you make your first move. Its smart algorithm will automatically adjust to your level and always gives you a challenging game 
It has an ELO rating from 300 to 3000 based on very powerful Stockfish engine. In Friendly and Challenging mode, Centaur adapts as designed, adjusting to your level. In Expert mode, Centaur will be able to perform to a maximum rating of approximately 3000.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1st Computer Chess that is enjoyable and fun playing more like a Human!
*by O***R on February 12, 2023*

Package arrived no dings or scrunchies. Easy to setup light to move around. Only issue one of the black pawns had issue of not registering no matter what square I moved it too. So contacted seller which promptly responded within 8hrs. and resolved with sending out another black pawn coming from LJUBLJANA - SLOVENIA with DHL shipping. And in 4 days already reached CINCINNATI HUB - USA. So Five stars to US C-Games Trade for fast response and resolving issue. Otherwise being a casual player thru life always felt intimidated by online 2D powerful chess engines or players. Always felt rushed and overwhelmed with all the complex move strategies and stronger players. When my way is slow leisurely learning pace. Starting out friendly mode was being crushed by 8-10 moves. So started by slowing down and taking breaks and coming back to board. Within a course of a week went from 8-10 moves into blunders to 12-20 moves before blundering. Just finished my slow game playing to end resign on 32 moves. So much improvement in 1st week alone. And enjoyable the whole time. And love the stand alone all-in-one no phone,tablet or computer needed. Tho would have loved the ability to connect if desired. To the pawn not registering all I did was lick the bottom and registered fine after that. As the Black pieces taste like Licorice and the White taste like vanilla! :-) All kidding aside there is a trick being used with round metallic stickers putting on bottom of other chess sets to be used on the Centaur. Which I imagine also applies to any problematic pieces that came with the board. Also if having issue when resigning and moving pieces back to start. Sometimes the board will just loop and loop lights thru the squares not ending. Again this is an issue of pieces? Usually removing and resetting pieces resolves this and computer resets to new board. Never found a position or piece attributed to the looping but eventually resetting pieces most times resolves the issue. Also holding down play/pause button for 10 seconds will reset to fresh clean start. Now to my concerns with the board. This was released in 2019 without any hardware upgrades? Coming up on 4yrs without significant changes? Like bigger battery I get about 2 days worth of Off/On playing. When images of insides show plenty of space for a battery twice it's capacity. And would like a battery percentage and quick charge option. Also would like to see the display be increased much longer to see more moves on display. And add more definitive levels then just Friendly, Challenging, and Expert. More based on more levels assigned to ELO ratings would be nice. They could have also replaced the Pi-zero with a Pi-Zero W giving wireless connecting to computer,phone or tablet opening up internet chess to it. Or added a micro SD card slot for recording? The bottom is the most unattractive part of an otherwise elegant set without all the annoying gadget looking obtrusive buttons of other sets. Speaking of buttons would have like some rubber gasket around them so they are less cheap clickity sounding. Chess pieces with some outer ring felt? or made such as way to not slide around so easily when attempting to move the board if somehow pieces made magnetic would be perfect. Also if the board folded would have been a great plus to compact travel ability. Any of these would have been great and expected improvements over last 4yrs. Tho still a great Chess board and brings joy and enjoyment to many non-professional to professional chess players. And totally worth the $291 I paid for it. Update: Now been over 1yr. and still going strong without any hardware or software issues.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Shall We Play a Game? (UPDATED)
*by C***5 on April 10, 2021*

UPDATE 4/26/21: As mentioned in the original review, I tried the foil disc method with my House of Staunton Zagreb '59 set, and it worked like a charm (I used the 25mm aluminum foil discs sold by Demon Tweeks, see photo). The Centaur had no trouble recognizing the pieces, and in minutes we were playing with no difficulty (see photos). The computer chose a Robatsch Defense, pretty interesting! Happier than a clam at high tide to be playing real games with my favorite set! 100 percent satisfied with my DGT Centaur! * * * * * * * * * * Like a lot of chess players I have gotten used to studying the game on my computer, and playing games against various chess-playing engines on my computer as well. Sometimes, though, you just want to play a game on a regulation-size board with full-size pieces, so after doing some research I took the plunge and purchased the DGT Centaur. The product shipped promptly and arrived on schedule. The packaging is appealing, and everything you need is included (three different adapters for the AC charging module, too!). Manuals are provided in several languages, so this is a product which should appeal to players worldwide. The board came charged already (nice), so I was able to have my first game minutes after opening the box. Setting the board up is easy (read the manual first, though, you'll be glad you did). The menus are easy to understand and operate, with only a few simple buttons to push to get the results you want. I was pleasantly surprised with the regulation-size Staunton plastic pieces, which are as nice as most of the plastic sets you see at over-the-board tournaments (although not quite so heavily weighted). I will experiment with using my House of Staunton Zagreb '59 set soon, and will update this review once I have results to report. The board hardly weighs anything, and the paper white display window is a nice feature. There are a variety of options for what information is displayed, so most players should find it easy to configure the display to their taste. The lights that indicate moves are easy to see, and unlike some other reviewers I can't see the rings except when they light up to indicate a move. I much prefer the lighted circles Centaur uses to the tiny LEDs you see on other electronic boards. At the end of the day, the most important aspect of a device like this is how well it plays chess. For my first game I set Centaur to Friendly, and still got a good game. I tried the Tarrasch Defense, and won a long game (I was playing on the Game/90 setting) after the machine made a couple of inaccuracies in a complex middlegame. Centaur will not resign a position, so even after achieving a decisive material advantage I had to play it out to checkmate, which is good practice. Of course if you don't wish to do that you can end the game at any point using the display menu. This is a chess-playing partner, with no bells or whistles like saving/exporting games or interfacing with other devices. Pawn promotion and castling were handled correctly, and if you read the manual you should not have any difficulty with en passant captures if those come up in a game. I intend to get a carrying bag next, to protect the board from bumps and bruises when it is not in use. The bottom line: The Centaur is exactly what I wanted, a playing partner ready at a moment's notice when I feel like a game using real pieces on a real board. We improve as much by playing as we do by staring at books or computer screens, so I expect Centaur will be quite helpful in my training as I prepare for the return of in-person tournaments. Highly recommended!

### ⭐ Review
*by A***K on December 29, 2025*

My experience with the Ceteur product wasn't great. I expected it to perform well since it’s a DGT product, but unfortunately, it didn't meet my expectations. The board started to glitch when moving the pieces quickly, making it impossible to play at a fast pace. After using it for a few days, the Raspberry Pi board kept scanning and wouldn’t stop. I tried resetting it, but nothing worked. I contacted the seller, and while they offered a refund, they didn’t have the product in stock anymore. I really think DGT should work on better testing before launching products like this.

## Frequently Bought Together

- DGT Digital Electronic Chess Computer
- DGT Centaur Travel Bag - Chess Carrying Bag Suitable for 40 cm (16") Chess Boards Size
- Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess

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