ChessUp | Level Up Your Chess Game

A project in Overland Park, KS by Jeff Wigh
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An incredible, connected chess board with a built-in chess instructor that lights up all possible moves according to strength.
Backers: 5657
Average Pledge Per Backer: $301

Funded: $1,703,169 of $30,000
Dates: Mar 16th -> Apr 22nd (37 days)
Project By: Jeff Wigh
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Latest News

Super News

April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
At the top of the chess world, you find a select group of players known as super Grand Masters.  Super is an informal designation, given only to those players whose chess mastery leaves you in awe. We are absolutely thrilled to announce our... (Read More)

ChessUp chess computer and connected chessboard from $249

March 29th - via: geeky-gadgets.com
Thanks to over 3,000 backers a new electronic, connected chess computer and board have taken Kickstarter by storm raising over $900,000 with still 24 days remaining. ChessUp is a new chess computer complete with a built-in chess instructor, light indicators, touch sensors, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, companion application and Stockfish AI. (Read More)

You asked - we delivered! Introducing our new feature

March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
$700k and 2400 backers and still going strong – wow!  We are floored with the response to ChessUp.  We wanted to thank you AND share an important piece of news. After listening to our backers through comments and messages, we see a way to make... (Read More)

Goal Met!!

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
 Wow! Funded in 25 minutes!! We're so thankful for our backers... We reached 100% of our funding goal in under 25 minutes! We couldn't have done it without the support of our backers. So thank you all sincerely for supporting ChessUp. This isn't... (Read More)

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