DGT Centaur Chess Computer
Discover your perfect chess friend. The DGT Centaur automatically adapts to your playing strength. It gives you a fair chance to win, learn, and, most importantly, have fun!
The beautifully designed chess board features touch sensors that effortlessly register your moves, allowing you to play naturally by simply moving the pieces.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, whether at home or the club, Centaur constantly adapts to your level as soon as you make your first move!
Product Features:
- Featuring advanced E-Paper display technology
- Premium quality printed sensor chess board surface
- Adapts to your strengths
- Circular LED lights indicate the moves
- Rechargeable internal battery
- DGT designed Centaur weighted chess pieces
- Total packing (L x W x H): 465 x 405 x 60 mm
- King height: 86 mm
- Gross weight: 2.8kg
- Sensor board: 40 x 40 cm
- Square size: 48 x 48 mm
- Entire board size: 44 x 40 x 1 cm
- Warranty: 2 years
Optional extra:
Padded carry bag to safely take your Centaur Chess Computer wherever you go. It is convenient, lightweight, and has a separate pocket for your chess pieces.
What’s in the box?
- Electronic chess board
- Chess pieces (with two queens for each colour)
- Universal power adapter
- Manual
- Quick guide
- USB cable
Open Source Software:
DGT Centaur uses the following Open Source software:
Python, the Python Software Foundation (PSF) license is applicable.
Python-Chess, the GNU Public License version 3 (GPL3) is applicable.
DGT would like to thank the many software developers who made it possible for us to develop Centaur for the many chess lovers around the world.
To learn more about the DGT Centaur, download the manual.
At House of Chess, we know how exciting it is to receive your new games and accessories—whether it’s a premium chess set or a classic family game. That’s why we offer flexible, affordable delivery options to get your order to you quickly and reliably.
Same-Day Shipping
Place your order and complete payment by 11:30 AM, and we’ll ship it the same day.
Delivery Speed
Johannesburg & Pretoria: Next business day
Major towns: 2–3 business days
Remote areas: Up to 5 business days
Delivery Methods
Choose the option that suits you:
Delivery to your door via our trusted courier
Arrange your own courier to collect from our warehouse
Collect in person from our shop:
House of Chess, 93 Malibongwe Drive, Robindale, Johannesburg
Nationwide Coverage
We proudly deliver to every corner of South Africa, no matter how remote.
For deliveries outside South Africa, please contact us for a custom quote.
Transparent Pricing
Delivery charges will be clearly itemised on your invoice—no hidden fees.
We’re committed to fast, safe, and seamless delivery—so you can start enjoying your games without delay.
Happy shopping!
— The House of Chess Team
When we receive your online order, an Invoice will be emailed to you. Payments can be made by EFT; and by Zapper or Snapscan, upon request.