“I received my board this week and it's great fun. My two boys immediately started playing, wanting to stay up late, and not watch TV! We are traveling for the holidays and they wanted to take it with us. Thank you so much for a great product that we will use every day for years. I love it!”

If you're a parent, you've probably faced some version of this:

• Kids are surrounded by screens that entertain but rarely enrich. Chess has always stood apart as a game that builds focus, patience, and problem-solving while still feeling fun.
  
  
• You want family time, but games are either too childish for you or too complicated for them.
  
  
• Siblings fight over turns or lose interest quickly. And when you are busy, you want something your child can do that feels rewarding instead of mindless.
  
  

It's not one problem. It's many small ones, all adding up to a bigger question: where's the activity that works for kids and parents alike?

At first glance, it looks like a regular chess board. In reality, it's designed to meet families where they are:

• With Parents: The balance a match feature makes it possible for adults and kids to play together, even at different skill levels.
  
  
• With Other Kids: Siblings and friends can sit down and play without one being left behind thanks to customized coaching levels.
  
  
• On Their Own: When parents are busy, kids can practice against built in AI or play real matches online with Chess.com and Lichess, no phone required.
  

Instead of more screen time, kids get play that feels intelligent, competitive, and connective.

1. Coaching That Keeps Everyone in the Game

• Lights guide each piece so beginners feel included right away.
  
  
• Move feedback shows the strength of every choice, giving kids encouragement as they go.
  
  

2. More Than Just Matches

• Practice against AI bots from beginner to grandmaster strength.
  
  
• Explore openings, famous games, and custom setups with the built-in board editor.
  
  
• Follow along with expert led lessons in the ChessUp app as the board lights up each move in real time.

With ChessUp 2, play never feels one-note. We built it to grow with your family and your mood, offering different ways to connect, compete, and keep things fresh.

Sit down for a classic two-player match in person, or connect to Chess.com and Lichess through built-in WiFi to play live opponents anywhere in the world.

Test your skills against built in AI with customizable difficulty from beginner to grandmaster, or play your favorite Chess.com bots right on the board.

When the mood calls for something lighter, flip to checkers mode. The same smart coaching lights guide every move, giving kids and parents another timeless way to play together.

ChessUp’s patented AI assistance feature uses different colors to help you improve while you play. Each square can light up with 4 different colors: red, blue, green, and purple. What each color means depends on the level of AI assistance you’ve selected.
In general, red is a mistake or blunder, blue is an OK move and green are the best choices. Purple is used to highlight the selected piece.

No. ChessUp 2 has a lot going on under the hood. Everything down to the weighted pieces is part of our proprietary Touchsense technology. Only ChessUp 2 pieces will work with ChessUp 2.

Yes! ChessUp ships anywhere in the US, Canada, EU, Australia, and many other places around the world.

ChessUp 2 includes a rechargeable Lithium polymer battery. It is 4000 mAh capacity and provides 6-8 hours of use. ChessUp 2 can be fully recharged in 2~3 hours as long as the charger used is of appropriate power.

We provide a 2 meter USB C - USB C cable in the product box. We do not provide the charging block ("brick") as these are unique by country. We recommend a 20 watt USB-C charging block.

The battery is replaceable with removal of the rear case. The battery is not proprietary and a drop in battery is easily sourced.

ChessUp 2 comes with a 1 year warranty.

No! All game play features on the ChessUp 2 are completely free. The optional ChessUp app is also free!