PSA: Any electronic board users not using Chessconnect?

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Avatar of GeorgeGoodnight

Please, do yourselves a favour and check it out: https://chessconnect.de/

At long last I'm able to play chess on here with my DGT e-board. 

Chessnut users are saying it is far superior to the manufacturers app to . 

It seems to me that just about all the boards are supported.

Thanks.

Avatar of LookForTheGoodMove

The boards all seem to be too small for my liking. I would prefer a real FIDE sized board. I don't know why they are marketing ChessUp 2 now with such small pieces and board size. If I could get a regular sized board at the $200 asking price, I might do that. They also have a deal if you order 2. Would definitely consider it. However, with the size as it is, it's a definite no.

I am surprised they aren't asking for feedback before actually starting it. For example, there doesn't need to be a "cross" on each square. I would want to place a piece on one square without the lines. Second, why are they marketing a gray and black board? I would love to see a wooden set.

1) Remove the lines, 2) Add wooden set, 3) Make the board and pieces FIDE regulated size and you got something worth selling.

Avatar of GeorgeGoodnight

The thing is, I have a Pegasus and a DGT smart board, which is tournament size. And I agree, the smaller boards just don't give the same experience. However, the tournament boards take up a lot of space. And because you can't pick your colour on here, you have to find a way to orientate your board or yourself when the game starts which is a challenge, especially when using a clock attached to the board. This is a much greater issue with a full size board.

So, there is method in their madness. It's not practical either to have a full size board on your computer desk, for example.
I have a table set up as if two people are going to play, I stand up when I issue a game seek request and sit in the appropriate chair once the game begins. It's a bit of a chore, but worth it for me. 
But there you go, horses for courses.

Avatar of LookForTheGoodMove

I am not seeing the problem. Take your pick of table.

Avatar of LookForTheGoodMove

This table is round, but you could make a square one that spins.