The Robotic Chessboard Made of Real Wood

Description

The elegance of a wooden chessboard combined with the sophistication of online chess.

If you love chess, you enjoy the little details of a well-crafted physical set, like the beautiful weighted pieces and natural wood details.

Online chess is definitely convenient and offers possibilities a physical board just can’t. However, playing on a screen will never give you the same experience, and it completely diminishes the beauty of the game.

We bring you the best of both worlds: the infinite possibilities of online chess and the enriching experience of a physical set.

Introducing Phantom. The most advanced chess board in the world.

It is an automated chess that is also beautiful.

Phantom is elegantly crafted in natural wood, with the attention to detail chess deserves. But what really makes it extraordinary is inside.

To make the best autonomous chess set in the world, we created a sophisticated sensor array that detects the precise location of every piece and a fast, silent mechanism that moves the pieces smoothly across the board, like magic, for the most amazing chess experience you will ever have.

Play against any human on earth.

Phantom allows you to enjoy a real, physical chess game against anyone, anywhere.

Whether it is someone on the other side of the world or a friend or family member you haven’t been able to see for a year, Phantom brings you together.

When you play against someone online, their moves happen in real-time on your board as if they were in the same room. And they don’t even need to have a Phantom. They can play with you using their smartphone or computer, but if they use their own Phantom board, the experience becomes magical, as your moves reflect in their board in real time, too.

Play with your voice.

Direct your troops in battle with fast, responsive voice commands. Like coming out of a magic story, the pieces move autonomously as if enchanted. Marvel anyone by playing a hands-free chess game.

Play against a human-like AI.

Computers have brought new life to the ancient game of chess. It was once thought impossible that a machine would be able to beat a Grand Master human player. But now, computers have become so good that trying to compete against them is a futile endeavor.

Phantom allows you to play against Maia, a human-like neural network chess engine, specifically designed to mimic human play. It automatically adapts to your rank and always presents you the most challenging and enjoyable game.

Of course, you can also play against other popular engines like Stockfish at different levels and even integrate your own.

 Learn from every game.

Perfect your skills with the Phantom Tutor: your personal trainer. It remembers your every move and gives you precise recommendations on how to improve.

The Ultimate Conversation Piece.

Streaming the Brandenburg Concertos on your phone will never be as exciting as watching the orchestra perform them live. The same is true with chess.

Master games deserve to be enjoyed over and over again.

In Sculpture Mode, Phantom plays back the most iconic games in history autonomously. Choose one from our curated library of 100+ games or upload your own. You can also record your own games and entertain your guests by replaying your greatest matches.

More Than a Game, it is an Art Piece.

Chess is not just a board game to be put away when you’re done. Chess is art and should be treated as such.

We designed the Phantom set to be the focal point of any room. Phantom is an elegant, timeless collectors’ piece that honors the beauty of the game and immediately grabs the attention of anyone who passes by.

Built with high-quality materials and attention to the very last detail, Phantom is a mesmerizing kinetic sculpture to contemplate for hours and proudly display your passion for chess.

The Perfect Gift for Chess Enthusiasts.

We designed Phantom to be enjoyed by novices and professionals alike. Phantom is the perfect gift for any chess lover at any skill level.

Two designs to choose from

THE MINIMAL

Designed to preserve the essence of classic and timeless chess with a modern twist.

The pieces have a minimalist expression yet are easily recognizable.

Ideal to complement any modern space

THE CLASSICAL

Without a doubt, the most recognizable style, the Staunton chess set has been loved for over 150 years. We didn’t want to miss the opportunity to bring this traditional design into the 21st century.

It is ideal to complement any home library, private study, or office.

An Authentic Chess Experience.

Expert players are renowned for their graceful moves. Precise. Without hesitations.

But so far, automatic boards have failed to imitate this, they have slow and robotic moves like claw machines.

We wanted to recover the human touch and mimic real movements as much as possible to provide the most enjoyable automated chess experience.

Phantom’s beautiful pieces glide flawlessly over the board. And while you won’t be able to play blitz with it, the moves are fast and precise. It feels natural as if you are playing with another person.

Expertly Crafted.

Through obsessive attention to detail, we custom-built every aspect of our chess board and pieces to feel like the most authentic set you have ever owned.

The natural wooden board brings a timeless aesthetic. The chessmen are weighted and precisely balanced. We carefully curated the right material for the base of each piece, one that provides low friction for smooth autonomous motion, but doesn’t change the feeling of playing chess.

An autonomous board posed a unique design challenge. Because all the pieces must be able to travel between any other two, typical wide-base chess piece design would mean tiny pieces like those from a dollar store.

We solved the problem and designed chess pieces that look and feel premium without being too bulky for the digitally enabled wooden board.

Quiet & Smooth.

Phantom brings you an unparalleled experience. Pieces moving naturally and gracefully. The whisper-quiet mechanism lets you enjoy the game without distractions.

Play anywhere.

The Cordless Phantom version allows you to enjoy a great chess game wherever you are.

Relax playing in your backyard on a sunny afternoon. Show off your autonomous board at the center of the room without any cumbersome cables. With its long-lasting battery, The Cordless Phantom makes the possibilities endless.

We want to enable a deeper enjoyment of chess by allowing anyone to communicate with the Phantom Board using our Open Source Protocol. This means that anyone who wants to support our board will be able to do so. Tinkerers and hobbyists can use the board as a platform for any project they can imagine.