Introducing ChessUp Lite - Launching on Kickstarter September 29th!

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We have several products in the works. Next out of the gate is ChessUp Lite!

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Kickstarter goes live September 29th. Early bird (first week on Kickstarter) price is $199. Delivery is expected July 2027.

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This product is all about packing features and value together.

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Touch Sense
WiFi including direct play on Chess.com. We are calling it one-touch Chess.com.
Built In Ai
Ai Assistance (no app required)
Connect to our ChessUp app for more experiences

  • Lessons (in 7 languages)
  • Interactive Bots
  • Game Review
  • And more on the way (we hear you puzzle fans)
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CU Lite Behind The Scenes
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Demo Video

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Hi, just a question: What are the differences to ChessUp 2?

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ChessUp 2 has the built in screen, ChessUp Lite saves $100 in retail price. Any function on the ChessUp 2 screen can be done on the ChessUp App + ChessUp Lite.

ChessUp Lite also is a slightly smaller set, but even more travel friendly in that sense.

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Interesting development but in all fairness, I’m looking out for a bigger board not a smaller one. And, hopefully, a full sized board with wood colors so that I can use it at my club with the players that don’t want to play on this black and white color scheme :smiley:

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Looks like ChessUp lite will be basically ChessUp the original version just smaller? Larger is what I would back and support. I don’t need a smaller board for sure. But it is a nice option for those who do. :+1:t3:

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That’s cool! But as a budget option, maybe make it still be able to play Chess.com on its own, then it could be heavily marketed towards kids. Great job! Edit: I just saw it could lol.

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I like the idea of a smaller and so more transportable board! Like this it would fit in my backpack - my chessup2 does not fit there sadly.

If this would have been available BEFORE i bought my board i would totally have gone with it.
Cause of the size and the lower price :wink: I think its a good entry board into the world of computer chess.

If ever there will be a smaller board - travel size or so, maybe 20x20cm (also withouth the screen cause i think it makes the board so much slimmer and the app works just fine) - then i will totally make an addition to my chessup-collection.

But for now i think the chessup lite is a smart and userfriendly addition :hugs:
Cant wait for more of you product ideas! (my wishlist: smaller board, different figur colors)

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Whats the size of the board? I really like it and probably will add one to my collection.

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Playable area is 258 mm x 258 mm (10.125 inches)

Product is 306 mm x 306 mm (12 inches)

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Perfect size for travelling. Any chance that it comes with any kind of case/bag to protect it?

Thanks!

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Yes! Perfect zip shell case for travel. Tomorrow when the campaign launches you can see it.

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Thanks Jeff for answering all my questions :slight_smile:

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Curious with the new board will it integrate with other platforms than chess dot Com ? Lichess, chessiverse etc assuming that would be through the app since there is only the button for direct play to chess dot com?

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CU Lite does connect directly to Lichess.

Chessiverse, chess connect, etc - are done through the respective apps.

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As an owner of the original ChessUp from the first KickStarter, this is appealing as I wanted something a little more portable. And now that all the lessons + online integration are in place, might be time to pick up chess again. Too bad there isn’t a recycling program I can send the original ChessUp to.

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