Millennium Chess Classics Exclusive - Electronic Chess Board Set - Chess Teacher & Trainer - Auto Sensing Light Up Squares - Smart AI Chess Board for Enhanced Gameplay - Real Wood Hand-Carved Pieces

Haven't had much time to play the last couple decades - but that's changed now. I was so excited to find this beautiful electronic chess board. Stumbled across the Millennium brand recently and it seemed to have the best all-around options and support. Actually I like what Chess House offers with support and all but decided to get it here. Also, I had seen a review or two that mentioned pieces not working - my research shows that was only on some of early shipments a while ago. I'm told I don't need to be concerned about that any more.As for first impressions...... real nice inside the package - gift box. This wasn't a special occassion for me but it sure would make a perfect gift.The board fits super nice on my table cuz it's not that large. Pieces are obviously real wood and fit well with the board, look good on it too. Wow, it's been a while since I've played with wood pieces.There are two cables. One of them plugs between the board and the wood chess engine compartment. That looks nice next to it and has a fairly good size screen that's real visible. The other cable — ac adapter actually plugs into that same module. Starts up instantly. Actually one of the first things I noticed is how fast and responsive it all is. I turned down the brightness of those board lights in the menu. There are a lot more settings when the expert menu is turned on instead of the "comfort" menu for more common things.Speaking of what's in the box - there's extra queens. Yes! Love that. Also a few extra adapters that would be helpful obviously for other parts of the globe.I'm playing games and seeing which levels I can beat. Boy I feel like a kid again. This is fun. I played a lot in high school. Also sometimes at my work through the years but it's been too long.Size: perfect for me - the reach is very manageable. Lights on the board sure helps. It's like playing a friend again. Speaking of, I guess there's a device that Links with bluetooth to play online. That'll be something to look forward to if I ever get tired of beating this machine.Only down side I guess - depends on your preference... is that it doesn't have a built-in battery. I see that there's something called a Volt that is a power pack in case for some reason I want to be a bit more mobile with it. For the most part having a wall plug is perfectly fine with me.A few days in and I'm so happy I chose this chess computer.