Chessnut Air
Affordable electronic board with multi-app support.
From $349.99 one-timeiOSAndroidWindowsmacOS 2.6 (148 reviews)
About Chessnut Air
Chessnut Air is an entry-level smart chessboard from Pendo Technology — wooden frame, full-piece recognition, LED-lit squares, Bluetooth/USB to phone or PC. It's the budget alternative to DGT and Square Off, undercutting them significantly at around $350 street. The companion app (iOS/Android/Windows/macOS) connects to Chess.com, Lichess, Chessable and third-party apps like Chess PGN Master. Best for players who want OTB feel with online play, but aren't ready to spend $1000+ on a DGT board.
Pros
- Cheapest serious electronic board on market
- Works with Chess.com, Lichess, Chessable
- Full piece recognition, LED-lit squares
- Companion app exists on all four OSes
Cons
- Companion app is buggy — low store ratings
- Bluetooth reconnection issues common
- Android app feature-lags the iOS version
- Support responsiveness is inconsistent
Features
Play onlinePlay botsEngine analysisOffline modeGame database
Pricing
- Chessnut Air (board)$349.99 /one-time
Hardware purchase; companion app is free.
Best for
Audience: Beginner (0 – 1200), Intermediate (1200 – 1800), Advanced (1800 – 2200)
Languages: EN, ZH
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Last reviewed April 20, 2026 · First launched 2021