DGT Pegasus
Meet DGT Pegasus: the first dedicated online play chess board redefining the future of virtual chess matches. Enjoy a refined sensor chessboard experience — play on your favourite platforms and challenge friends old and new without screens.
Use the App
Connect your mobile device to the board using the free DGT Chess app. The app then links directly to Lichess, a global chess community with over 100,000 real opponents ready to play.
No screens, just natural gameplay
Once connected to an opponent, you can set your phone aside and focus entirely on the game. Your opponent’s moves are indicated by pulsing LED rings on the board.
Real opponents, real board, real matches!
Product Features:
- First chess board dedicated to online play
- Wireless Bluetooth chess board
- Creates a PGN to analyse and share
- DGT designed chess pieces
- Includes two queens for each colour
- Weight: 1360 grams (chessboard and chess pieces)
- Board size: 35 x 35 x 2 cm
- Square size: 40 x 40 mm
- Warranty: 2 years
DGT Chess App Features (download via Google Play Store or App Store):
- Play online against a friend or random opponent
- Play against Lichess AI
- Choose between rated or unrated games
- Play over the board or on a touchscreen
- Play an offline and traditional 2-player game
- Connects to Lichess, PGN creator
- Qualified platforms: Lichess, Chess for Android, Chess.com (Android only), White Pawn, Chessconnect
- Lichess creates a PGN (Portable Game Notation) to analyse and share
Note: Chess.com has an app that works with Pegasus. Chess.com functions with Android mobile devices and not yet with iOS.
Technical Specifications:
- Power: Supplied via USB cable, 5V
- Battery voltage: 3.7 V
- Battery: 1000 mAh – Lithium-ion
- Housing: ABS plastic housing with a high-quality printed chess board surface
- Bluetooth information: BT Low Energy
- Bluetooth® wireless technology operating frequency: 2.4 GHz
- Bluetooth® wireless technology maximum output power: 2.5 mW
What’s in the Box?
- DGT Pegasus chessboard
- Designer chess pieces
- Two queens for each colour
- Drawstring bag for chess pieces
- Phone stand
- Charging cable
To learn more about the DGT Pegasus, download the manual here.
To get started quickly, download the Quick Start Guide here.
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.