Lexibook, Chessman Elite Interactive Electronic Chess CG1300

I love having this chess board when I want the tactile feel of pieces when playing a computer. There are lots of difficult levels, different modes, and clever features like showing where all of the pieces should be positioned on the board (if you happen to hit the board and mix up the pieces). The only thing that would make it better is if the pieces had more weight. They work fine, but they are very light. The good thing is that you can use different pieces since the board works by pressure and not sensing the pieces themselves. It's an intelligently and elegantly designed board. You'll love it.

Why is this a challenging product to use and by challenging I mean it really challenges you in your mind when you're playing chess not that it's hard to operate at all. I love the fact that you get the ability to play up to grandmaster level against the built-in ai and it's really awesome that the chessboard is built durably and works well. I love using this on breaks at work to keep my mind going throughout the day and I also love the fact that it makes it very fun to play with other friends as well.

I am enjoying this set very much, after nearly two months with it. True, the pieces are light and clumsiness could be an issue. But I'm getting used to this and the game functions. It has run faithfully all this time on three double A's, still going. It has a setting at three minutes in which it "thinks" and is quite a competitor, for me at least, inclined to impetuous play and not looking at the attack lines adequately. I think it would be really good for teaching someone new to the game, as it does have several "beginner" levels. I'm no pro, to give perspective on these comments here. I didn't want to spend a whole lot more, so I'm happy with it.

I really like this Chess game. It works well and as intended. One thing you might want to do is replace the chess pieces with heavier ones (magnets for weight) . I did and now I am really liking it!

I tried playing this several times and could never finish a game. It is somewhat confusing if you make a wrong move and then try to recall it. It is so easy to lose track of who needs to move, me or the computer. Instructions are not much help. This is a great idea but not very well executed. I will stick to playing chess on my phone against the computer.

I bought this hoping it would be fun and easy to play on beginner levels and more challenging on higher levels. I also liked the feature that told you when you made a good move. Unfortunately, this finicky little game gets stuck trying to move pieces that aren’t where the game thinks it is, not responding to input via buttons and not performing the way the instructions say it should. I took away all the challenging parts and just tried to play a simple game and it wasn’t even able to do that. It would insist I hadn’t moved pieces after it had confirmed that I had and it would sit and sit even on beginner levels, without making a move. Maybe I got a bad unit but maybe it’s a matter of “you get what you pay for” because what seemed like a good deal wasn’t at all. Avoid this game.

Made a good gift, nice to use and play.

The pieces that came with the set are awful but i replaced them with better chess pieces. That it the only negative i will give. The 'Chessman Elite' plays a tough game and the thing i like best is that it isn't 'book-smart'. Games are similar to what you might experience against a person who knows how to play well but who hasn't studied the openings but is familiar with them. While it doesn't come with an a/c adapter you can buy one for about $10 or use 3 AA batteries.

Actualización; 8 Diciembre 2017; El chip de esta maquina no está protegido contra los rayos X de los escáner . Solo hay plástico entre en chip y el escáner,tiene que estar embalado correctamente.Hoy me ha llegado un modelo estropeado,no hacia nada,solo emitía pitido,no reacciona.Esto me ha pasado tres veces en máquinas de ajedrez compradas online. Con los programas para pc las máquinas de ajedrez casi han desaparecido;con esta maquinita de lexibook se podrá jugar una partida en cualquier parte por unos 29€,apenas consume y su portabilidad,modos de enseñanza,y la naturalidad dejugar sobre un tablero sensible de casi 19x19cm. Este modélo de lexibook funciona con 3 pilas AA y con gran autonomia,también tiene entrada para transformador AC. Es ideal para principiantes,tiene un programa muy antiguo de Kaare Danielsen,con una fuerza intermedia todas las máquinas de ajedrez de lexibook usan el mismo programa. Dispone de un gran tablero sensible,solo hay que presionar la fichas para que queden registrada las jugadas. La máquina muestra sus jugadas con los 16 led.Se le puede introducir cualquier posición mientras sea legal. Tiene en su memoria los primeros movimientos de las principales aperturas. Hay 64 niveles para elegir;normal,agresivo y defensivo.El nivél de búsqueda de mates puede ver a una profundidad de 4 jugadas completas (8 movimientos). Se puede retroceder dos jugadas si te equivocas.Puedes cambiar de nivel en medio de una partida,o quitar las fichas,presionado el símbolo de la pieza te dice donde estaba. - Las fichas son bastante feas,pero se puede poner otras del mismo tamaño del chino.Se echa de menos un compartimento para las piezas. Puedes apagarla en medio de la partida,mientras no pulses "New game" recordara la posición. Tiene una función que no suelen tener una máquina de este précio,ni las mas económicas de kasparov, y es que piensa en tu tiempo la posible jugada que vas a hacer,por eso suele responder de forma instantánea,incluso en nivelos altos. No tiene pantalla ni reloj.- Es mas fuerte y tiene mejor calidad de fabricación que todas la kasparov por debajo de 50€.Como la junior,avalon o alex el alquimista,etc...el no llevar el nombre de Kasparov influye en el précio. Tiene un modo de entrenamiento con un led rojo que se enciente cuando haces una buena jugada. El manual es bastante completo. Saludos.

Frustrating item, does not register the movement everytime.. due to this issue it is frustrating and confusing who's turn it is and what is wrong when it starts complaining about the move done. Non magnetic.. item returned

Est-ce possible d'avoir des pions de rechange ? Certaines sont cassées.

Works very well - and a lot of fun. The AI is surprisingly good and fun to play against. The actual pieces are a bit cheap and light so it could be worth replacing them. Excellent value.

Très bien pour les amateurs et au delà. Le prix est bas et la qualité assez bien. Je me remets à jouer avec plaisir.