DGT Centaur 3 Year Review

[@sandcat-maurice]

It is 2024 and I just ordered one myself 😊 What decided me to go for this board is the ease of use, e-ink display, large board, battery, etc. But especially the fact that you just can do another move than the computer is telling you to do. It just accepts your alternative move. Great for training purposes. Even this board is “already” 4 years or so old, I did not find any other alternative for this board and I just do not want to be dependent of smartphones and apps that lots of new boards require. I think and hope I will love this board.

[@skymantechnology8329]

Everything you said is the reason I love this board. I meant to touch on all those points in the video, but just kinda got lost at some point. I really needed to write out my important points so I wouldn't forget. I always just shoot from the hip.

[@katzenpapa]

Great 3 year review! Hope your channel grows with e-chessboards like my channel did! Happy New Year!

[@skymantechnology8329]

Thank you. I left out the fact that I feel my playing has increased even by losing to the board. I plan on doing some more e-board reviews.

[@bideobanshee]

Quite the wholesome review. I ended up going with the Chessnut Air a year ago. It's got some gizmos and gadgets and whatnot but I really wish I would have gone with the centaur based only on not needing to use another device to play. I hope they end up upgrading this model some day.

[@skymantechnology8329]

As mad as I am right now because I lost again to this board just today, I agree that an upgraded model would be great.

[@fcanonicus7044]

What altered pieces are you using ? Any concern or experience of the foil underneath scratching the board , or no concern ? I'm thinking of ordering one very soon. Thanks!

[@skymantechnology8329]

@fcanonicus7044 I'm using triple weighted plastic tournament pieces. I have not encountered any problems with scratching the board. Still looks brand new. Good luck. I'm still very happy with the board.

[@ralphderkapitaen9875]

did this board make you play better over time? Especially the "challenge" mode, where its supposed to be slightly better than the player, and thus pushing you... or is it just for fun to play but you havent noticed any improvements in your games after all those games on this machine? thx

[@skymantechnology8329]

Yes, it has improved my game. The more I lost, the more I learned. It will adjust to your level of play and make you think more about tactics, strategy, etc. It sure feels good when defeat it! Hope this helps.

[@ralphderkapitaen9875]

@@skymantechnology8329 great,, thanks for the information. I am very tempted to purchase it. I do like the stand-alone concept, no app or any software being involved.

[@DarrellMarshall-v6n]

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