Every year the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas shocks and awe’s visitors including the army of journalists who arrive from all over the world. Hundreds of booths thousands of gadgets on display, some make to production while some go back to the drawing board only to reincarnate at future shows.

This year we are curious as to what will be a hit and that’s when we received this from the press team at CES. Square Off is being touted as the next big thing in chess, you know the ancient board game that challenges tactics and strategy of players, well this company has automated the game and calls it the smartest chess board in the world. Combining the experience of playing real chess with technological innovation, the company has enabled the pieces to move on the board on their own, as though an invisible hand is guiding the Knight to circumvent around the Bishop. Using a downloaded app from PlayStore or AppStore, players can use their mobile devices to connect with the board and see opponents pieces move as they instruct on their device remotely.

Using AI, robotics and sensors, Square Off evolved from a prototype originally designed to assist those with disabilities play chess. The mobile app allows players to connect with millions of others around the globe, whether across the country or across town. An integration with Chess.com (25 million users worldwide) means there is always an opponent available, or can choose to play against the board’s AI, selecting from 20 different skill levels. Square Off can even stream live championship matches on the board.

The product will debut before Christmas on Amazon Exclusive with the next product release at CES2019, the company will introduce a Limited Editionversion in a striking black wood finish with a black-and-white playing surface. The Kingdom and Grand Kingdom sets retail for $369 and $449, respectively.