# Introducing ChessUp Lite - Launching on Kickstarter September 29th! **URL:** \ **Category:** ChessUp Lite\ **Created:** [September 17, 2026, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/introducing-chessup-lite-launching-on-kickstarter-september-29th/4531 "2026-09-17T22:02:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**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:** [September 17, 2026, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/introducing-chessup-lite-launching-on-kickstarter-september-29th/4531/1 "2026-09-17T22:02:03Z")
We have several products in the works. Next out of the gate is ChessUp Lite! ![CU Lite](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/playchessup/original/2X/0/0d0375a53975a7209e6c235876f16f19723b059e.png) Kickstarter goes live September 29th. Early bird (first week on Kickstarter) price is $199. Delivery is expected July 2027. > **[Coming soon: ChessUp Lite | The Smart Chess Board for Everyone](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bryghtlabs/chessup-lite?ref=8ryb2i)** > > Learn, improve, play online, and enjoy chess with anyone. ~~ This product is all about packing features and value together. Piece ID Touch Sense WiFi including direct play on [Chess.com](http://chess.com/). We are calling it one-touch [Chess.com](http://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) ---
**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:** [September 17, 2026, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/introducing-chessup-lite-launching-on-kickstarter-september-29th/4531/2 "2026-09-17T22:03:01Z")
![CU Lite Behind The Scenes](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/playchessup/original/2X/9/95f854f03472fa36fb4f29c6ca426dbb7d5e19ca.jpeg) [Demo Video](https://vimeo.com/1227864490?fl=ip&fe=ec&share=copy) ---
**Author:** ![rainer59k](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.playchessup.com/rainer59k/32/146_2.png) [@rainer59k](https://community.playchessup.com/u/rainer59k)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 7:20am UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/introducing-chessup-lite-launching-on-kickstarter-september-29th/4531/3 "2026-09-18T07:20:50Z")
Hi, just a question: What are the differences to ChessUp 2? ---
**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:** [September 18, 2026, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/introducing-chessup-lite-launching-on-kickstarter-september-29th/4531/4 "2026-09-18T16:54:59Z")
> [@rainer59k](#): > > What are the differences to ChessUp 2? 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. ---
**Author:** ![Grizzley\_grimmoire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/779978/32.png) [@Grizzley\_grimmoire](https://community.playchessup.com/u/Grizzley_grimmoire)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/introducing-chessup-lite-launching-on-kickstarter-september-29th/4531/5 "2026-09-18T21:32:27Z")
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 😃 ---
**Author:** ![WendTech](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.playchessup.com/wendtech/32/1680_2.png) [@WendTech](https://community.playchessup.com/u/WendTech)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2026, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/introducing-chessup-lite-launching-on-kickstarter-september-29th/4531/6 "2026-09-19T23:39:11Z")
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. 👍🏼 ---
**Author:** ![augielinton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8491ac/32.png) [@augielinton](https://community.playchessup.com/u/augielinton)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2026, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/introducing-chessup-lite-launching-on-kickstarter-september-29th/4531/7 "2026-09-20T22:52:31Z")
That’s cool! But as a budget option, maybe make it still be able to play [Chess.com](http://Chess.com) on its own, then it could be heavily marketed towards kids. Great job! Edit: I just saw it could lol. ---
**Author:** ![Earth\_Ev](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/eb8c5e/32.png) [@Earth\_Ev](https://community.playchessup.com/u/Earth_Ev)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2026, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/introducing-chessup-lite-launching-on-kickstarter-september-29th/4531/8 "2026-09-27T14:18:51Z")
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 😉 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 🤗 Cant wait for more of you product ideas! (my wishlist: smaller board, different figur colors) ---
**Author:** ![Shank0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.playchessup.com/shank0/32/1740_2.png) [@Shank0](https://community.playchessup.com/u/Shank0)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2026, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/introducing-chessup-lite-launching-on-kickstarter-september-29th/4531/9 "2026-09-28T15:15:54Z")
Whats the size of the board? I really like it and probably will add one to my collection. ---
**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:** [September 28, 2026, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/introducing-chessup-lite-launching-on-kickstarter-september-29th/4531/10 "2026-09-28T15:55:20Z")
Playable area is 258 mm x 258 mm (10.125 inches) Product is 306 mm x 306 mm (12 inches) ---
**Author:** ![Shank0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.playchessup.com/shank0/32/1740_2.png) [@Shank0](https://community.playchessup.com/u/Shank0)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2026, 12:00am UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/introducing-chessup-lite-launching-on-kickstarter-september-29th/4531/11 "2026-09-29T00:00:53Z")
Perfect size for travelling. Any chance that it comes with any kind of case/bag to protect it? 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:** [September 29, 2026, 3:01am UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/introducing-chessup-lite-launching-on-kickstarter-september-29th/4531/12 "2026-09-29T03:01:26Z")
> [@Shank0](#): > > Any chance that it comes with any kind of case/bag to protect it? Yes! Perfect zip shell case for travel. Tomorrow when the campaign launches you can see it. ---
**Author:** ![Shank0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.playchessup.com/shank0/32/1740_2.png) [@Shank0](https://community.playchessup.com/u/Shank0)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2026, 9:58am UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/introducing-chessup-lite-launching-on-kickstarter-september-29th/4531/13 "2026-09-29T09:58:43Z")
Thanks Jeff for answering all my questions 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Southernrun](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.playchessup.com/southernrun/32/206_2.png) [@Southernrun](https://community.playchessup.com/u/Southernrun)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/introducing-chessup-lite-launching-on-kickstarter-september-29th/4531/14 "2026-09-29T22:08:51Z")
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? ---
**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:** [September 30, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/introducing-chessup-lite-launching-on-kickstarter-september-29th/4531/15 "2026-09-30T19:48:55Z")
CU Lite does connect directly to Lichess. Chessiverse, chess connect, etc - are done through the respective apps. ---
**Author:** ![Knight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/2bfe46/32.png) [@Knight](https://community.playchessup.com/u/Knight)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.playchessup.com/t/introducing-chessup-lite-launching-on-kickstarter-september-29th/4531/16 "2026-10-01T14:55:03Z")
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.