Shakkipeli Millennium The King Performance Desktop International 32x32 cm

The Millennium The King Performance Desktop chess set brings the legendary chess program The King by Johan de Koning to a compact 32x32 cm board designed for international play. The board features a 40 cm real wood frame appearance and handmade wooden pieces that complement the quality impression. An integrated LED-equipped board with 81 LEDs and sensitive pressure-sensor technology displays moves directly on the board. With the ChessLink module and compatible free apps you can connect the set to online services such as Lichess and chess.com to play against opponents worldwide, with their moves shown by the LEDs on the board.

Advantages

The set combines the The King engine’s human-like, active playing style with four adaptive game levels and ELO-based rating levels to match a wide range of abilities. The board’s 81 LEDs (4 LEDs per square) indicate opponent moves so no external screen is required. The HighSensity pressure sensor technology ensures smooth, reliable move registration with only light pressure on the pieces. The set also supports saving different opponent personalities and includes official FIDE Chess960 support.

Suitable for

• Home players and enthusiasts seeking a high-quality desktop chess set
• Players who want to practice against adaptive computer opponents at different strengths
• Online play via ChessLink with Lichess and chess.com directly on the board
• Users interested in Chess960/Fischer Random according to FIDE rules

Key specifications

• Model: Millennium The King Performance Desktop (M830)
• Board size (play area): 32 x 32 cm
• Frame: real wood look, compact desktop format
• Display: 81 LEDs integrated in the board for move indication
• Sensing: MILLENNIUM HighSensity pressure sensor technology
• Software: The King engine by Johan de Koning, 4 adaptive levels, ELO levels, personality saving
• Online: ChessLink compatible (connects to Lichess, chess.com via free apps)
• Game edition: Desktop
• Weight: 2.5 kg
• EAN: 4032153008301

How to use

Set up the board on a stable surface and place the handmade wooden pieces in their starting positions. Turn on the unit and select a playing level or ELO setting to match your skill. To play online, connect the ChessLink module and follow the app instructions to pair the board with Lichess or chess.com; opponent moves will be shown by the board LEDs. Use light, firm pressure on pieces to register moves thanks to the HighSensity sensor. Save or load opponent personalities and switch to Chess960 mode when required.

Recommendations

Place the board on a flat, level surface to ensure reliable sensor operation; avoid excessive force on the pieces and store the set in a dry environment to preserve the wooden frame and handmade pieces.