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Buying DTG chess set

I am considering purchasing a DGT chess set. I've chosen the board, and now it's time for the pieces, and here's where the dilemma arises. I should mention that I'm referring to electronic chess. Of course, DGT offers various models of pieces, each available in a "non-weighted" (760g) and a "weighted" (1000g) version. On the DGT website, I read that the variants differ by 240 grams, and the manufacturer claims that the additional weight provides, I quote: "a more enjoyable experience." As I checked offers of distributors, the weighted variant is nearly twice as expensive. Hence, my question to you: has anyone had experience with both versions and is able to describe their experiences and possibly advise to what extent this weighted version truly enhances the game?
Thanks in advance :)

I am considering purchasing a DGT chess set. I've chosen the board, and now it's time for the pieces, and here's where the dilemma arises. I should mention that I'm referring to electronic chess. Of course, DGT offers various models of pieces, each available in a "non-weighted" (760g) and a "weighted" (1000g) version. On the DGT website, I read that the variants differ by 240 grams, and the manufacturer claims that the additional weight provides, I quote: "a more enjoyable experience." As I checked offers of distributors, the weighted variant is nearly twice as expensive. Hence, my question to you: has anyone had experience with both versions and is able to describe their experiences and possibly advise to what extent this weighted version truly enhances the game? Thanks in advance :)

Weighted pieces are much better, they don't fall over as easily.

I'm not going to buy one, I have no use for one. But I'd like to hear how users use one and reviews of them. So, everybody who has used one for a while, what are your experiences?

Weighted pieces are much better, they don't fall over as easily. I'm not going to buy one, I have no use for one. But I'd like to hear how users use one and reviews of them. So, everybody who has used one for a while, what are your experiences?

I have an older DGT USB Eboard.
I have no experience with the latest models.

But based on my experience I could never recommend them. Nothing but problems with mine. I have not used it for online games for many years.

I have an older DGT USB Eboard. I have no experience with the latest models. But based on my experience I could never recommend them. Nothing but problems with mine. I have not used it for online games for many years.

What were the problems? Actually, I do hear many unfavorable opinions about DGT electronic chess sets. I wonder why? The whole idea of using real chess board for online games seems amazing. Especially, that I struggle quite much when transitioning from online chess to IRL. (e.g. I don't see tactics, it's harder for me to count variants).

What were the problems? Actually, I do hear many unfavorable opinions about DGT electronic chess sets. I wonder why? The whole idea of using real chess board for online games seems amazing. Especially, that I struggle quite much when transitioning from online chess to IRL. (e.g. I don't see tactics, it's harder for me to count variants).

@Diddik said in #4:

What were the problems? Actually, I do hear many unfavorable opinions about DGT electronic chess sets. I wonder why? The whole idea of using real chess board for online games seems amazing. Especially, that I struggle quite much when transitioning from online chess to IRL. (e.g. I don't see tactics, it's harder for me to count variants).
IMHO DGT boards are ridiculously expensive for what they do, the only practical use I can think of is broadcasting many games in a Big tournament. for online play, you can simulate OTB by setting up a normal chess board, which are pretty affordable ( a nice vinyl and plastic set costs $20 at most ) just with the added step of inputting the moves manually. a DGT set, on the other hand costs about $500(!) and the only thing that changes is the move is broadcasted online automatically. this would at most save 5-10 seconds per move, which considering the DGT board can only be used in time controls above or equal to rapid on lichess, isn't that much, especially with the 25x price of the board.

@Diddik said in #4: > What were the problems? Actually, I do hear many unfavorable opinions about DGT electronic chess sets. I wonder why? The whole idea of using real chess board for online games seems amazing. Especially, that I struggle quite much when transitioning from online chess to IRL. (e.g. I don't see tactics, it's harder for me to count variants). IMHO DGT boards are ridiculously expensive for what they do, the only practical use I can think of is broadcasting many games in a Big tournament. for online play, you can simulate OTB by setting up a normal chess board, which are pretty affordable ( a nice vinyl and plastic set costs $20 at most ) just with the added step of inputting the moves manually. a DGT set, on the other hand costs about $500(!) and the only thing that changes is the move is broadcasted online automatically. this would at most save 5-10 seconds per move, which considering the DGT board can only be used in time controls above or equal to rapid on lichess, isn't that much, especially with the 25x price of the board.

@Diddik said in #4:

What were the problems? Actually, I do hear many unfavorable opinions about DGT electronic chess sets. I wonder why? The whole idea of using real chess board for online games seems amazing. Especially, that I struggle quite much when transitioning from online chess to IRL. (e.g. I don't see tactics, it's harder for me to count variants).

Phantom pieces appeared on the board in the app. Can't play the game if a phantom piece is sitting on the board in the app but not on the board on chessdotcom or lichess. So it wont let you play legal moves! So I would end up having to finish games by unplugging the board and use the PC by itself.

The reason you see so many unfavorable opinions is because its rubbish. An over priced door stop. Luckily I can still use it as a normal chess board but in all honesty the board and pieces aren't as good my three other decent sets.

@Diddik said in #4: > What were the problems? Actually, I do hear many unfavorable opinions about DGT electronic chess sets. I wonder why? The whole idea of using real chess board for online games seems amazing. Especially, that I struggle quite much when transitioning from online chess to IRL. (e.g. I don't see tactics, it's harder for me to count variants). Phantom pieces appeared on the board in the app. Can't play the game if a phantom piece is sitting on the board in the app but not on the board on chessdotcom or lichess. So it wont let you play legal moves! So I would end up having to finish games by unplugging the board and use the PC by itself. The reason you see so many unfavorable opinions is because its rubbish. An over priced door stop. Luckily I can still use it as a normal chess board but in all honesty the board and pieces aren't as good my three other decent sets.

@Akarsh_2010 said in #6:

IMHO DGT boards are ridiculously expensive for what they do, the only practical use I can think of is broadcasting many games in a Big tournament. for online play, you can simulate OTB by setting up a normal chess board, which are pretty affordable ( a nice vinyl and plastic set costs $20 at most ) just with the added step of inputting the moves manually. a DGT set, on the other hand costs about $500(!) and the only thing that changes is the move is broadcasted online automatically. this would at most save 5-10 seconds per move, which considering the DGT board can only be used in time controls above or equal to rapid on lichess, isn't that much, especially with the 25x price of the board.

I agree with this totally!

@Akarsh_2010 said in #6: > IMHO DGT boards are ridiculously expensive for what they do, the only practical use I can think of is broadcasting many games in a Big tournament. for online play, you can simulate OTB by setting up a normal chess board, which are pretty affordable ( a nice vinyl and plastic set costs $20 at most ) just with the added step of inputting the moves manually. a DGT set, on the other hand costs about $500(!) and the only thing that changes is the move is broadcasted online automatically. this would at most save 5-10 seconds per move, which considering the DGT board can only be used in time controls above or equal to rapid on lichess, isn't that much, especially with the 25x price of the board. I agree with this totally!

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