SenseRobot Chess

The product is impeccable, the son is over the moon! Perfect B-Day present for a chess lover!

Absolutely amazing product for chess ♟️ !

I make a cup of tea and play a game after the house settles down. Having something physical to focus on helps me switch out of work mode. It has become a small routine I look forward to.

The hardware caught my son's attention immediately. Finding our way around the training options took longer. We are gradually learning the features rather than trying everything on the first day.

Playing online while looking at a real board was the main attraction for me. I took my time getting the connection set up, then settled into longer games. It is a nice alternative to my usual browser setup.

I enjoy mechanical gadgets, so the arm was always going to appeal to me. What surprised me was how quickly I stopped watching the mechanism and started concentrating on the position.

The AI is tougher than I expected at some of the lower settings. I normally do reasonably well against chess apps, but had to adjust my expectations here. That is not necessarily a bad thing; it gives me something to work on.

My child attends a weekly chess club. This gives him another way to play between meetings, although we still rely on his teacher to explain ideas in more depth.

Lichess support is a big reason I picked this model. I like being able to play online while moving physical pieces. It bridges the gap between online practice and seeing the board in front of me.

I set mine up in the study and it gets used most evenings. The classic game replays and endgame positions are nice extras, although I still use other tools for serious analysis. For playing a game or fitting in some practice, it does exactly what I wanted.

My son already knew how the pieces moved, so we were looking for something that would keep him practicing. The range of AI levels is useful, and he enjoys replaying games and trying the exercises. I have noticed him pausing to consider his moves instead of moving immediately. It is early to say how much his chess has improved, but he is engaged and willing to keep at it.

We got it as a birthday present for our 11-year-old. He was thrilled when the arm made its first move and has used it far more than the other educational gifts we've bought. The puzzles give him something to work on, and he likes changing the playing level when a game feels too easy. It takes up a fair amount of table space, but that's my only real complaint so far.

Cool to watch and fun to play, but don't expect every movement to be lightning fast. Captures can take a little longer because the robot has to move the captured piece first. Once I got used to the sequence, it made sense.

A very clever way to get kids interested in chess. My son mostly wants to play the robot, but he has started thinking a bit more before moving.

Friends tend to notice the robot as soon as they enter the room. After the first few moves, the conversation usually turns to chess itself. I enjoy having something that invites people to sit down and try a game.

I like the physical presence of the board and robot, though it is a substantial setup. Storage is something to consider if you need your dining table back after every session.

My daughter gets distracted easily when playing chess on a tablet. With this, she stays focused on the pieces in front of her. We usually keep sessions short and finish while she is still enjoying herself.

It works better for our family now that we have cleared a dedicated table. Packing everything away after each session meant we used it less often. Worth measuring your available space first.

I use it for casual games rather than intensive study. For detailed analysis I still turn to other tools, but for sitting at a board and thinking through moves, it suits me well.

I leave the board set up in my home office. When I have a little time after work, I can sit down for a game without making plans. That convenience has helped me play more consistently.

I wanted to play on a real board when no one was around for a game. This does that very well. Watching the arm make the moves gives it a different feel from playing on a screen.

I first placed it on a low coffee table and did not enjoy the viewing angle. Moving it to a proper desk made sessions much more comfortable. Think about where you will actually sit to play.

I spend most of my working day at a monitor. Having a physical chessboard to sit at in the evening is a welcome change. The arm adds enough presence to make a solo game feel more engaging.

My daughter sometimes wants to repeat the same kind of position several times. Having a board ready for another attempt suits her well. We are taking things slowly and concentrating on enjoying the game.

My daughter likes playing it, although she needed quite a bit of help at the beginning. The robot is fun to watch, but the instructions for some of the lessons weren't immediately obvious to us. Good idea, just allow time to learn the setup.

On rainy afternoons, my daughter often asks for a game against the robot. She likes using real pieces and having a clear activity to focus on. We have started keeping a notebook of positions she wants to try again.

We already owned a regular chess set that rarely came out of its box. The robot has given our son a reason to sit down and play. He likes predicting which piece it will pick up next.

My kids take turns playing it, which has caused a few arguments about whose turn it is! They like the physical pieces and treat it more like a game than a lesson. For younger beginners, a little help from an adult is useful.

Our youngest enjoys watching and choosing moves, but an adult still needs to help with menus and explain what is happening. Older children in the family are more comfortable using it independently.

My 10-year-old likes it. Setup took a little patience, but once we got going he was happy to play on his own.

I used to play at university and had barely touched a chessboard for years. This gave me a reason to start again. I am working through easier games and enjoying the process of remembering old ideas.

Mon fils aime beaucoup jouer contre le robot. Le bras qui déplace les pièces rend les parties plus vivantes qu'une application classique. Il a encore besoin d'aide pour certaines fonctions, mais il revient souvent faire une nouvelle partie. C'est un bon moyen de l'encourager à pratiquer les échecs à la maison.