# Beginner to Chess and Chess Up 2 Review **URL:** \ **Category:** ChessUp 2\ **Created:** [March 14, 2025, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/beginner-to-chess-and-chess-up-2-review/2970 "2025-03-14T12:33:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![gmwChester](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/74df32/32.png) [@gmwChester](https://community.playchessup.com/u/gmwChester)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2025, 12:33pm UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/beginner-to-chess-and-chess-up-2-review/2970/1 "2025-03-14T12:33:27Z")
I just got my Chess Up 2 and got it setup, but where are the instructions/tutorials on all the features? I appreciate that there are new features being added constantly but if there are no instructions on how to use them they are not very useful. I am having enough trouble trying to learn chess, but now I have to learn my smart chess board without instructions. Hopefully I am just missing the tutorials somewhere, otherwise, I might have to (regrettably) return it. ---
**Author:** ![qvo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.playchessup.com/qvo/32/807_2.png) [@qvo](https://community.playchessup.com/u/qvo)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2025, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/beginner-to-chess-and-chess-up-2-review/2970/2 "2025-03-14T12:44:10Z")
You could start here, there are video tutorials: > **[Support](https://playchessup.com/en-ca/pages/support)** > > ChessUp Support Resources ChessUp is packed with revolutionary features and technology. We have a variety of resources to help you get the most out of your ChessUp. Can't find what you're looking for? Use the contact beacon at the bottom of the page... ---
**Author:** ![qvo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.playchessup.com/qvo/32/807_2.png) [@qvo](https://community.playchessup.com/u/qvo)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2025, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/beginner-to-chess-and-chess-up-2-review/2970/3 "2025-03-14T12:51:57Z")
Then additional questions can find answers here, notably what the colored squares mean: > **[FAQ](https://playchessup.com/en-ca/pages/faq)** > > FAQ ---
**Author:** ![Jeff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.playchessup.com/jeff/32/3_2.png) [@Jeff](https://community.playchessup.com/u/Jeff)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2025, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/beginner-to-chess-and-chess-up-2-review/2970/4 "2025-03-14T14:02:24Z")
Best way to start is to download the ChessUp app, and there is a “learn” section which starts with rules, piece movements, and progresses from there. You can also get a lot of help through our forum here and our customer support [info@bryghtlabs.com](mailto:info@bryghtlabs.com) Don’t hesitate to ask anything - we are happy to help ---
**Author:** ![gmwChester](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/74df32/32.png) [@gmwChester](https://community.playchessup.com/u/gmwChester)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2025, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/beginner-to-chess-and-chess-up-2-review/2970/5 "2025-03-14T16:09:39Z")
Looking through the chess up 1 documents, I found Playing against the AI - Stand Alone, but how do I do this on the chess up 2? > **[Playing against the AI - Stand Alone - ChessUp Knowledge Base](https://bryghtlabs.helpscoutdocs.com/article/30-playing-against-the-ai)** > > With ChessUp you can play against the built-in AI without even connecting the phone. The built-in AI is meant for players who are beginners to intermediate leve Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Jeff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.playchessup.com/jeff/32/3_2.png) [@Jeff](https://community.playchessup.com/u/Jeff)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2025, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/beginner-to-chess-and-chess-up-2-review/2970/6 "2025-03-14T16:42:53Z")
For ChessUp 2 - turn it on, choose “Play Bots”-\> then you can choose the Ai strength you want to play against. ---
**Author:** ![Kingofwaldo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@Kingofwaldo](https://community.playchessup.com/u/Kingofwaldo)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2025, 9:38am UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/beginner-to-chess-and-chess-up-2-review/2970/7 "2025-03-20T09:38:38Z")
hello . i read your concern and wanted to add something to the other replies. i would have to say don’t give up on the CU2 set. Yes , there’s a learning curve, and trust me I’ve had some initial frustration. it would be nice if someone who has a set could be standing there to teach you and me . Im about to make a YouTube video on my set because someone had seen my review of an Evo , which i had to return became of issues . I suggest that you go on YouTube and you’ll find some CU2 reviews there which should help . My review will be there amongst them and if you have trouble finding it, HMU here and i will include a link for you . I agree , chess is a great game , but does take some time to learn. Stay with it . The rewards are amazing.