The King Performance
US$399.00*
Available, ready for shipment in 1-3 days
Playing strength settings
The playing strength can be adjusted from approx. 700 ELO to over 2500 ELO. There are 4 adaptive game levels that adapt flexibly to your skills. This makes the device suitable for absolute beginners as well as experienced chess professionals.
You can choose between the classic Aegon Book, the Master Book with over 300,000 positions and special 7 User Books such as the Gambit Book. This will help you train certain openings.
Hersteller
Millennium 2000 GmbH
Alte Landstraße 21a
D-85521 Ottobrunn
Warning
Bitte beachten Sie, dass dieses Produkt kein Kinderspielzeug im Sinne der Richtlinie 2009/48/EG ist. Wenn Sie Ihre Kinder das Gerät benutzen lassen, weisen Sie diese entsprechend ein und achten Sie darauf, dass das Gerät nur bestimmungsgemäß benutzt wird.
Material and design
The King Performance impresses with its real wood frame and hand-crafted wooden figures, which are visually appealing and a pleasure to touch. The figures are weighted for a pleasant and realistic playing experience.
The wooden-look chess board is equipped with 81 LEDs for displaying moves. The smooth-running pressure sensor board allows you to use other sets of pieces with the chess computer at any time.
With its width of 40 cm and a king height of 7.2 cm, the device is the ideal size for playing at home: large enough for an optimal overview, compact enough for storage. The durable materials and timeless design will continue to please for many years to come.
Technology and user-friendliness
The chess computer has a pressure sensor chessboard, which enables fast and precise move input. The multi-level dimmable display shows moves and analysis clearly. The moves from the computer are displayed directly on the chessboard via the 81 LEDs. The user interface is intuitive and easy to use for both beginners and experienced players.
Wide range of game modes and training options
The King Performance offers two operating modes: the "Comfort Mode" for all players who simply want to play and the "Expert Mode" for chess enthusiasts who want to use the numerous functions and setting options of the software.
With the integrated chess program "The King" by Johan de Koning, different playing strengths and levels can be set. Thanks to the adaptive levels, the computer automatically adapts to the player's abilities. The popular chess variant Chess960 (Freestyle Chess) is also available.
In addition, the chess computer offers comprehensive training options, including 9 opening libraries, the analysis function and ELO levels, with which the computer can be set to a fixed playing strength. The King Performance can save up to 9 games, allows you to give up games or offer a draw and helps you to continuously improve your playing strength.
Configurable opponent personalities
The King Performance offers the possibility to configure different opponent personalities to create a diverse and customizable gaming experience. You can configure up to 3 different opponent personalities, allowing you to create your own "personal King" step by step.
The chess computer is known for its active, risk-taking and sometimes spectacular style of play. This leads to a very human and emotional playing experience compared to many other chess computers. You can further customize and refine this basic character through the configuration.
Unlike some other chess computers, the King Performance retains its set character in its ELO levels and does not intentionally make mistakes in order to adapt. This leads to a more authentic playing experience.
Expandable
The optional ChessLink Bluetooth module allows you to connect to online platforms such as Chess.com, Lichess.org and Tornelo.com as well as numerous chess programs to help you improve your game. Thanks to the convenient LED move display, you won't miss any of your opponent's moves. So you can turn your chess computer into an all-in-one solution.
You can use the ChessVolt to power your chess computer on the go if you don't have a power socket nearby. For storage and transportation, there are our custom-made flight cases, which are extra sturdy and stow all elements and extensions safely. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
| Chess specific features: | |
|---|---|
| Suitable for: | For all chess lovers, from primary school children to grandmasters |
| Playing strength: | Well below 1000 ELO up to > 2400 ELO |
| Additional pieces: | 2 queens additionally included |
| Pieces included: | Yes, handmade real wood premium chess pieces with felt and weights |
| Magnetic Pieces : | No |
| Piece compartment: | No, piece storage in piece bag |
| Measurements of chess board: | 32 x 32 cm / 12,6 x 12,6 inches |
| King's height: | 7.2 cm / 2.83 inches |
| Hardware: | |
| Chess board technology: | Pressure Sensor Board, Millennium HighSensity Technology |
| Move indication: | 81 LEDs (4 per chessboard), dimmable |
| Display with lighting : | Yes, multilevel dimming |
| Processor: | ARM Cortex M7 / 300 MHz processor |
| Connection to the ChessLink: | 4-pin standard mini din cable included |
| Software: | |
| Program: | The King |
| Author: | Johan de Koning |
| Voice output: | No |
| Updateable Software : | Yes, via USB |
| Play online: | |
| Necessary accessories: | ChessLink Modul M822 |
| Required app: | ChessLink App for Lichess; chess.com Android App |
| Supported servers: | lichess.org, chess.com, tornelo.com |
| Power supply: | |
| Power supply included: | Yes, with interchangeable attachments for EU / UK / US |
| Dimensions & weights: | |
| Measurements of product: | 39 x 43,5 x 2,6 cm / 15.35 x 17.13 x 1.02 inches |
| Length connection cable: | 100 cm / 39.4 inches |
| Article weight: | 2,5 kg |
| Model number & age recommendation: | |
| Model number: | M830 |
| Age recommended by manufacturer: | 6 Years & Up |
25 August 2023 12:20
King performance: a nice chess companion
I ordered the King Performance chess computer on a Sunday and received it at home 4 days later, sooner than expected. The beautiful product box was well protected by an additional cardboard box and shipped by UPS. The product arrived in perfect shape. The board is made of plastic with a wooden frame and looks very nice. The pieces are weighted and nice to handle. You can use other pieces as well if you want, provided they are small enough (king not taller than 3 inches). You can play classical chess and chess960 (pay attention about some reviews on the net where people complain about the computer playing illegal moves, they have set the computer to play chess960 without noticing it). You can also play online with the additional chesslink module (not included). They are plenty levels you can set so that this computer can be used by debutant (1000 elo) up to International Master (2400 elo). The printed manual coming with the product is good enough to start playing. You can download a more detailed manual on this website. The strong part of this product is the program The King. Unlike many other chess program, The King has a unique style. You really have the impression to play against a human. At low level, for example 1600 elo, it makes “subtle” blunders. It does not give you pieces or pawns right away but some combinations exist to win them. You can also transfer the current game in memory to a PC for further analysis and storage. It is a nice companion to play chess and a product worth the price.
14 February 2024 18:49
Super zum Lernen
Ein kleiner Nachteil für Anfänger: am Brettrand sind keine Buchstaben und Zahlen. Es gibt nämlich einen Schachtrainer, der vor schlechten Zügen warnt, und dann mit einer zugnotation zeigt, warum dieser Zug schlecht ist. Um den computer also voll nutzen zu können, solltest du lernen, wo die Felder genau sind, zB wo genau ist c6? Für schwarz dann verkehrt herum. Das geht aber eigentlich ganz schnell. Und im umkehrschluss ist das Brett eleganter ohne die Buchstaben und Zahlen. Insgesamt sieht die holzoptik super schön aus. Ich nutze den Computer um Eröffnungen zu wiederholen und zu trainieren. Der Computer spielt gerne nebenbarianten, was auch für mich als amateur sehr gut ist, weil meine Gegner oft nicht hauptvarianten spielen. Es geht also mehr um Schach als ums Auswendiglernen. Abgerundet wird das ganze mit der Variante Schach 960. Die macht mir auch viel Spaß. Online Spielen mit Chess Link ist möglich, dafür finde ich aber das millennium eONE bequemer, weil man beim eONE keine extra Kabel benötigt, und die Figuren nicht gedrückt werden müssen. Dafür ist das eONE halt kleiner. Insgesamt ein sehr toller Computer!
10 June 2022 05:47
Leider unschöne Verarbeitungsmägel
Der Schachcomputer hat eine tolle Engine. Man kann die Spielstärke beliebig einstellen und es macht sehr viel Spaß, gegen den Computer zu spielen. Zusammen mit dem Produkt Chesslink kann man auf unterschiedlichen Plattformen online spielen, was sehr gut funktioniert. Leider löst sich die goldene Folie und auch die Sensorfolie im rechten Bereich der ersten Reihe ist nicht ganz eben. Das trübt die Freude doch sehr, denn es dient auch als Schmuckstück im Wohnzimmer. In Foren habe ich davon dann gelesen, daher habe ich den Support nicht kontaktiert, weil ich glaube, dass der Mangel konstruktiv bedingt ist. Das ist sehr schade. Wenn die Verarbeitungsmängel nicht wären, hätte ich 5 Sterne gegeben.
Extensions & accessories
Spare Parts
The plastic model with improved pressure sensor
| + | Large, clearly laid out chessboard |
|---|---|
| + | Play online via M822 ChessLink module |
| + | LED lighting for move display |
| + | Powerful & grows with the player |
| + | Automatic playing strength adjustment |
| + | Good price-performance ratio |
| - | Mobile and easy to take along |
| - | Coordinate labeling |