2009 March | Chess Board Games

Excalibur Phantom Force Electronic Chess SetEnter the 21st century of computerized chess games with the ultimate chess opponent, the Master level Talking Phantom. With automated chess pieces that the Phantom moves effortlessly across the board, the Phantom will provide the most unique chess playing experience in the world. Match wits with the Phantom or simply sit back and watch the Phantom play itself. Comes with an extensive list of features that can help beginners improve their game and challenge advanced players as well, such as coaching, the ability to rate your game, and the capacity to communicate in three different languages.Enjoy these features: 136 Levels, with 120 for Play and 16 for AnalysisCan play one or both sidesTournament time control levels and Action Chess time control levels Rates your chess skill Ratable Game Indicator Announces Mate In 5 moves Built in Dual Chess clock display Sensory chess board Watch the Phantom move its own piece Auto Play lets the Phantom take both sides to play or finish a game Voice V

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This is the game I used to build up my chops. I know of some people who prefer to play online, but nothing beats being able to handle pieces in real life as you play against a computerized opponent. I read quite a few reviews on this, and ended up buying it because it's durable , high-quality, and scalable to all user levels.

It also has a neat training mode that helps to drill you on tactics and enables you to put into practice the techniques you've learned through courses like the Grandmaster course I recommend. This training mode is phenomenal. When I first started, I was rated around a 7 or 8, but after picking up the Grandmaster course and using this chess board set, I was able to improve my rating into the 20's. That's a HUGE jump.

Hey, this board is endorsed by Garry Kasparov, by the way!

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