Square Off
Robotic auto-move chessboard with online integration.
From $279 one-timeiOSAndroid 4.0 (4,080 reviews)
About Square Off
Square Off (Infivention / Emotix) makes premium robotic chessboards where the opponent's pieces physically move themselves via magnets underneath. The flagship Miko Chess Grand runs $549 and the Square Off Pro is $279. The companion app bridges the hardware to Chess.com and Lichess, so you can play a ranked online game on a real board. Direct competitor to DGT's electronic boards and Chessnut's line - Square Off is the only one where the opponent's pieces move on their own, which sells itself. Availability has been spotty historically; check stock before recommending.
Pros
- Only board where opponent pieces move themselves
- Syncs with Chess.com and Lichess
- AI strength up to 3200 ELO
- Gorgeous industrial design on Miko Grand
Cons
- Expensive - $279 minimum
- Customer service criticized in reviews
- Shipping and stock historically unreliable
- App battery drain reported
Features
Play onlinePlay botsEngine analysisTournamentsStudy & share
Pricing
- Square Off Pro (board)$279 /one-time
- Miko Chess Grand (board)$549 /one-time
Hardware purchase; companion app is free with optional Square Off PLUS membership.
Best for
Audience: Beginner (0 – 1200), Intermediate (1200 – 1800), Advanced (1800 – 2200)
Languages: EN, NL, JA, RU