Chess School Electronic Chess Computer by Millennium

Really like the set, small and compact. Use it at work because my phones to small. Plays a great game but I dont use the training mode much as of yet.

A little smaller than I expected (but still okay, just needs getting used to), but it is good size for holding while playing (instead of placing on a table) and good for travel. It would be nice if the display were angled to make it more comfortable to view when it is played on table surface. That’s the only suggestion I have so far. Delivery speed was excellent, and future support (as needed) looks/sounds good also.

I bought this for my mom, the writing is too small and the magnetic pieces don't stay well on the board. She has tried to use it and it is too frustrating.

Spoiler alert. This is not a fancy electronic chess. It is very basic. Also, there's really not much you feel inclined to write home about either. But if you're after a more refined electronic chess set, then skip this review.

But if you want to just have fun and want to learn at the same time, this chess set is a very good choice.

What I like about this chess set is that everything is self contained. All the pieces are stored in a compartment located on the bottom. It also has checker pieces. It also takes up very little space. I find that the size is ideal, not too big, not too small.

As you play, you will be greeted by a message that reminds you of potential mistakes. Which is nice. After a while, when you see those messages, you will smile (like playing a friend). Computer also blunders just like I normally do. So I actually feel like I am playing a real person.

Now of course, there are some quips. The magnets of the pieces could be a little stronger. Also, I find the plastic board a little too slippery for my taste. Backlit LCD screen is fine once you get used to it. It's not those fancy dot matric type but rather, it's like those LCD used on Nintendo handheld Donkey Kong game "Game/Watch" from the 80's.

But, what matters is you don't feel overwhelmed by a strong computer opponent like many other electronic chess set. So, if you want to learn, this is a perfect first electronic chess set in my opinion.

Used to play a lot of chess but got rusty over the years. Getting back into it with this unit has been a joy. Practicing against the computer opponent is a great way to refresh and learn strategy. It's cool that it tells you when to pay extra attention to your next move or if you've just made a potentially poor move (if you're me, that's often 😂). Physically, the board is very capable of holding the pieces magnetically; you can even flip it upside-down and the pieces remain on board! All said, this unit is a fantastic value for the price

The order, shipment, and delivery were completed without a hitch and quickly. Items are gifts for grandkids ages 11, 9 and 8. Thanks.

I bought in store at a Barnes and Noble for my kid. The first couple games went okay. Then we increased the computer's difficulty and suddenly the computer is taking 10+ minutes between turns. My kid would walk away and come back and find it at 15 minutes of thinking. Completely unusable, unless you want to play a 5 hour chess match. Worst part, Barnes and Noble isn't honoring a return on this defective product.

Also, agreed with another reviewer, the tutor function is busted. It warns you of a bad move, and no buttons we press will continue with the move it's threatening to make. However, if you press the X, it'll jump back to thinking and make a completely different move, thereby not actually following through with the move it threatened.

Millennium Chess Champion (Master II) - Electronic Chess Computer

I’m so disappointed! Magnets do not hold the pieces to the board. Can’t play through a game of chess. For some reason after a few moves it has a be careful message and won’t allow anymore moves. All it does is beep even though it is a legal move. I’m working on getting a refund. The quality is very poor.

I like it very much.

It doesn't have many options like advanced ones (like save/load, analyze etc.) but it has exercises and 'Karpov chess school' booklet. Beginner like me this booklet itself worth the money. It is rated as 1750, and I don't think I can reach the ELO in a few years.
Also, great customer service. Initially I had an issue with the LCD screen, but Paul Adams resolved the issue.

We have had the set for about 10 days and have experienced the board freezing up about every other day. It also gets close to the end of a game and gives unexplained error messages the board and chessmen are very nice otherwise

This is a really nice board. Magnets are solid, yet pieces are easy to move. The exercises are and book are really good for novices.

Shout out to ChessHouse.com. This was my first purchase with them and it went really well. They also answered a question I had quickly. All future chess related purchases will start here.

Excellent Chess Set. Not having played Chess for more years than I care to remember, the accompanying book and built in tutor, soon had me back to my schoolboy standard. I'm happy to report, enjoying playing daily, and can see regular improvement in my game.

The computer works great. My problem is that the bishops and queen look similar, and hard to distinguish from each other. With better shaped pieces it would be a very nice unit.

Easy to use. Clear directions. Very versatile. Only thing is, the screen is a bit small. Other than that, good value/

This is an incredible product with multiple games in one board especially the chess game.

A great little device that works extremely well to teach and play chess.

As described.

This is a nice little inexpensive and portable way to play chess. I let my girlfriend's kids use it because the real pieces have the three dimensions and tactile aspect that my PC chess game doesn't.

Fun device. Small, which I like. Easily transportable. Solidly built. Heavy for size. Nice magnetic pieces.
Strong software. I haven’t beat it yet.

so far my grandson is happy with his chess game

The instructions are inadequate, the icons on the LCD are difficult to discern, the magnets are deficient and four of the white pawns have no magnetism at all. I wish I had tried it before sending several out as gifts.

I enjoy playing the game, works fine. My experience is congruent with the game's description. Some may say the board is small, but that's what I expected based on the price point (full disclosure, I didn't look too closely to the game specs). Purchase transaction was seamless; email communication was timely, both delivery tracking as well as follow up. I got exactly what I expected.

So Chess House's expressed concern to deliver value to its customers matches my experience.

My 9 year old said to give the rating of 5 stars. He said he likes that he can practice against the computer. And it does not make mistakes
Brian

Bought this for my older dad who wants a brain workout and isn't fond of apps or touchscreen stuff. Took about half an hour to show him the basic commands and he's playing games by himself with no problem. Dad hasn't yet told me it's too easy, so it's working just fine.

Delivery and service was above me expectations. Well done!