Offline play · planned

A game for the gaps in your signal.

A cabin weekend. A train through the countryside. A flight with time to spare. We want some of the most useful parts of Chess, again to travel with you even when a connection does not.

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Practice on your own terms.

An offline chess engine is part of the experience we are planning. The idea is to choose a level that suits the kind of game you want: a gentle practice session, a tougher challenge or a position you would like to understand. The final engine, levels and performance are not yet specified.

Take a game beyond the router.

A dedicated handheld should be useful in the places you actually take it. We are exploring which experiences can live on the device and which require a connection. We will clearly distinguish online matchmaking, account services and any local features before the product is offered for sale.

Travel without invented promises.

Portability is a design intention. We have not confirmed battery life, weight, storage, charging requirements or offline game capacity. Those details matter, especially when you pack for a trip, and they deserve measurements rather than guesses. We will share them when the hardware is ready to be tested.

A couple of useful questions.

Does offline play work now?

No finished hardware is available. Offline practice is planned and will need validation on the actual device.

How long will the battery last?

Battery life is not confirmed. We will publish tested figures and charging details before taking orders.

Daily practice · planned

Puzzles & tactics

A focused place for chess puzzles, tactical practice and short sessions: the Chess, again product direction.

Learning tools · planned

Learn & explore moves

Explore our plans for optional move guidance, approachable chess practice and learning through positions.

Game review · planned

Review your games

Our direction for saved games, move-by-move review and exploring the decisions that shaped a chess game.

Make room for your next move

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Progress, early looks and a chance to help shape the device.
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