SmartChess · Dubai, UAE

Chessnut Go vs Pro: travel size or a full-size wooden board?

Go and Pro both connect a real board to online chess, and on both you move the pieces by hand. Go is a small magnetic board for travel at AED 690. Pro is a full-size wooden set for a permanent place at home, at AED 2,290.

The key differences

The main differences are size, material and the feel of the game. Neither board moves the pieces for you. If that is what you want, look at Chessnut Move.

BoardPiece movementBest forPrice
Chessnut GoYou move the piecesTravel, and a first smart boardAED 690
Chessnut ProYou move the piecesPlayers who want a classic wooden feelAED 2,290

Go and Pro side by side

Chessnut GoChessnut Pro
PriceAED 690AED 2,290
FormatCompact travel board, 22.9 × 26.7 × 3.8 cmFull-size wooden set
Pieces34 plastic pieces with sensors, including 2 extra queensClassic pieces with full recognition
Online and appsWorks with compatible appsChess.com and Lichess, plus third-party apps
Stands out forMagnets hold the pieces even outdoors, carry bag includedClassic wooden feel, game export in PGN and FEN

Which one suits you

Choose Go if

  • You travel often and want to play in a hotel or a lounge
  • Space on your desk is limited
  • It is your first smart board and you want to try the format
  • You are buying for a child or a student

Choose Pro if

  • You want the look and feel of a real wooden set
  • The board will have a permanent place at home
  • You study your games in PGN and FEN
  • You play long games and value full-size pieces

Common questions

Do the pieces move by themselves on Go or Pro?

No. You move every piece, and the board recognises each move. For self-moving pieces, see Chessnut Move, Phantom or Square Off.

Is Go too small for serious play?

It is built for portability, so the pieces and board are compact. If most of your games are at home and you have the room, Pro will feel closer to a tournament set.

Ordering in the UAE

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