I haven't seen this news yet. I will check it out tonight though !
Now that SquareOff has integrated with chess.com it is by far the fastest and easiest way to find somebody to play against. This is, in my opinion, the best update so far by SquareOff! Finding anybody to play on their available players list was near impossible but now with chess.com you find people almost instantly. SquareOff chess gets better with each passing month. They are constantly looking for ways to improve and this update is a homerun.
The next step is to also integrate the DGT e-board with chess.com, so that you can play on a real board. I know that SquareOff also uses a real wooden chess board, but unfortunately not of the same quality as DGT.
In the available players area on SquareOff, there is an X on the lower right hand side. By clicking the X takes you to chess.com automatically. From there you can pick a time control and chess.com will randomly pair you up. It works great and your wait time for somebody to play is only a few seconds.
The next step is to also integrate the DGT e-board with chess.com, so that you can play on a real board. I know that SquareOff also uses a real wooden chess board, but unfortunately not of the same quality as DGT.
The square off board is of the highest quality, in my opinion.. I love my rosewood pieces and set. DGT Boards are overpriced and underdeveloped. Square off is the way to go.
Now that SquareOff has integrated with chess.com it is by far the fastest and easiest way to find somebody to play against. This is, in my opinion, the best update so far by SquareOff! Finding anybody to play on their available players list was near impossible but now with chess.com you find people almost instantly. SquareOff chess gets better with each passing month. They are constantly looking for ways to improve and this update is a homerun.
I CANNOT WAIT TO TRY IT OUT!!!
The square off board is of the highest quality, in my opinion.. I love my rosewood pieces and set. DGT Boards are overpriced and underdeveloped. Square off is the way to go.
We are talking about two different products. The SquareOff chess set is very nice, I agree. But for the more serious chess I would recommend DGT.
One thing that you can not easily see from the pictures are sizes:
King Size SquareOff = 2.5 inch
King Size DGT = 3.7 inch
Board square size SquareOff = 1.5 inch
Board square size DGT = 2.25 inch
From this perspective (wood and size) DGT is much more expensive but also much better.
I also am convinced that electroncally the DGT e-board is superior.
The square off board is of the highest quality, in my opinion.. I love my rosewood pieces and set. DGT Boards are overpriced and underdeveloped. Square off is the way to go.
We are talking about two different products. The SquareOff chess set is very nice, I agree. But for the more serious chess I would recommend DGT.
One thing that you can not easily see from the pictures are sizes:
King Size SquareOff = 2.5 inch
King Size DGT = 3.7 inch
Board square size SquareOff = 1.5 inch
Board square size DGT = 2.25 inch
From this perspective (wood and size) DGT is much more expensive but also much better.
I also am convinced that electroncally the DGT e-board is superior.
A word about quality: The pieces in the Square Off system have to be small and light, as they move „alone“ over the board. A computer able to move conventional pieces would be to big and expensive, so Square Off is indeed a nice, intelligent product, not better or worse than DGT, just different.
And yes, we are big children playing with a toy, but we have fun! In my chess class there are people popping up who never played chess befor just to play against the computer. They would not come to play with a DGT board.
But I agree with you: to play online and analyse is the DGT board much better than Square Off, alone because the heavier pieces.
The square off board is of the highest quality, in my opinion.. I love my rosewood pieces and set. DGT Boards are overpriced and underdeveloped. Square off is the way to go.
We are talking about two different products. The SquareOff chess set is very nice, I agree. But for the more serious chess I would recommend DGT.
One thing that you can not easily see from the pictures are sizes:
King Size SquareOff = 2.5 inch
King Size DGT = 3.7 inch
Board square size SquareOff = 1.5 inch
Board square size DGT = 2.25 inch
From this perspective (wood and size) DGT is much more expensive but also much better.
I also am convinced that electronically the DGT e-board is superior.
To me a minor difference in piece & square size is irrelevant as long as i can play a game of chess on it. I look at functionality & cost efficiency though.. but to each their own 
The square off board is of the highest quality, in my opinion.. I love my rosewood pieces and set. DGT Boards are overpriced and underdeveloped. Square off is the way to go.
We are talking about two different products. The SquareOff chess set is very nice, I agree. But for the more serious chess I would recommend DGT.
One thing that you can not easily see from the pictures are sizes:
King Size SquareOff = 2.5 inch
King Size DGT = 3.7 inch
Board square size SquareOff = 1.5 inch
Board square size DGT = 2.25 inch
From this perspective (wood and size) DGT is much more expensive but also much better.
I also am convinced that electronically the DGT e-board is superior.
To me a minor difference in piece & square size is irrelevant as long as i can play a game of chess on it. I look at functionality & cost efficiency though.. but to each their own
I noted several times already that playing outside with SQ can be tricky if there some wind. The pieces will fly around. But light pieces are important for the SO-system.
I have been having a small issue while using SquareOff through chess.com. My battery level on my phone or tablet drops extremely fast. It has never dropped as fast while playing only with SquareOff or only on chess.com, but playing with both in combination, I loose 20% to 25% easily. I have even lost a game when my battery completely ran out & I started with over 35% battery in that game. I don’t understand why the drop in power is so much more
I have been having a small issue while using SquareOff through chess.com. My battery level on my phone or tablet drops extremely fast. It has never dropped as fast while playing only with SquareOff or only on chess.com, but playing with both in combination, I loose 20% to 25% easily. I have even lost a game when my battery completely ran out & I started with over 35% battery in that game. I don’t understand why the drop in power is so much more
Good to know
I have been having a small issue while using SquareOff through chess.com. My battery level on my phone or tablet drops extremely fast. It has never dropped as fast while playing only with SquareOff or only on chess.com, but playing with both in combination, I loose 20% to 25% easily. I have even lost a game when my battery completely ran out & I started with over 35% battery in that game. I don’t understand why the drop in power is so much more
Are you using an android? I haven't notice that at all with my iphone
Iphone 8 and on my tablet
Hey chess buddies this board is hands down the crossover that online chess needs ive had mine for about a month now and I can't leave it alone almost scared to say this piece of art is almost perfect I love the reaction I get from my club members and friends can't wait until the chess.com merge hope to see you guy across the board soon be blessed
I KNOW RIGHT!!!!! Isn't it just amazing
We need to play some time soon. Follow the square off chess club facebook page and try to set up games. We should do a tournament (30 minute 20 second delay) Sunday