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GoChess Robotic

Quick Setup Guide

Everything you need before first use: what's included, setup, charging, robot placement, storage, troubleshooting, and support.

Video guide

Watch the setup video

Package contents

What's in the box?

  • GoChess Board
  • Robotic Base
  • Full chess set, including 2 extra queens
  • Robots
  • 2 pouches
  • USB cable
  • Mobile stand
  • Microfiber cloth
Panel 1 — What's in the box.
Usage modes

Two ways to enjoy your GoChess

Panel 2 — Robotic or portable.

Full Robotic Experience

Use the board mounted on the robotic base.

Portable Smart Chessboard

Use the board by itself for non-robotic play.

Choose by setup

Use the base when you want the robotic movement experience.

Placement

Make room for your GoChess

Set the robotic base on a flat, stable surface. Avoid small, uneven, or slanted surfaces because they may affect robotic performance.

Do not place the board or base on its side

Improper handling or storage may cause irreversible damage. Protect the system from sharp or heavy objects.

Panel 3 — Surface and handling.
Robot setup

Setting up your robots

Find the power button at the bottom of the robot, press it, and flip the robot back to check the top LED state.

Panel 5 — Robot power, LED states, placement.
Quick setup

Mount and charge

Panel 6 — Mount, power, charge, connect.
1

Mount the board

Mount the board in the right orientation according to the illustration.

2

Plug in your board

Plug in the board for the best setup experience. Keep GoChess plugged in during play so the robots can charge automatically.

3

Turn it on

Press the robotic base power button.

4

Install and connect

Install the GoChess app, connect your board, and start playing.

Care and support

Storage, troubleshooting, and support

Keep your GoChess horizontal and mounted on the robotic base. Plug in the USB cable to the base to charge the board and let the robot self-charge.

Customer FAQ

Frequently asked questions

GoChessXR Robotic is a smart chessboard system that can be used with the robotic base for a full robotic experience, or as a portable smart chessboard without the robotic base.

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