ChessUp 2 | Chess.com on a Real Board

Online chess platforms boomed, yet nothing replaces the feeling of moving real pieces — while a plain wooden board leaves you disconnected from ratings, records, and instant coaching. ChessUp 2, from Bryght Labs (makers of the #1 selling smart chess board, ChessUp 1), brings the Chess.com ecosystem onto a physical board. Its patented touch-sense surface spans a 12"×12" play area beside a vivid IPS color touchscreen; patented AI touch-assistance offers hints and guidance mid-game and can even level matches between players of different strengths, so beginners and family members can genuinely compete together. Officially supported by Chess.com, the campaign rallied 5,850 backers and raised $1,615,340 — 16,153% of its $10,000 goal — proving over-the-board chess still holds a special place in a digital world.