# Automated AI Chess Boards The 'Square Off' Chess Board Lets Users Play Online Opponents or Alone By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chess-boards References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/square-off-next-generation-chess-board-18-10-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1852340281/square-off-worlds-most-evolved-chess-board-ever) Playing a game of chess requires an opponent to be physically in your presence, but the 'Square Off' chess boards aim to help change this. Funding now on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manya-cynus), the 'Square Off' chess board features a connected design that enables users to play with opponents around the world or face off solo against the board's artificial intelligence system. The 'Square Off' chess board looks like a traditional piece of gaming equipment at first glance; it's crafted from wood and has a classic color aesthetic. It's only after accessing the connectivity features that users can identify how it's different from other boards out there. Users can utilize the 'Square Off' chess boards to play in Square Off mode against others, Training mode to learn from the board's artificial intelligence or in Live streaming mode to let others catch the action. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Connected Gaming Equipment:** Opportunity for businesses to create new connected gaming equipment that allows users to play with opponents around the world. - **Artificial Intelligence Gaming Systems:** Opportunity to develop AI systems that can be used in training mode as well as in other games. - **Remote Gaming:** The trend of remote gaming is expanding, and presents business opportunities for companies looking to develop ways for players to compete remotely. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** The gaming industry has an opportunity to develop new connected gaming systems and AI-powered gaming systems that allow for remote gameplay. - **Artificial Intelligence:** AI companies can expand into the gaming industry with AI-powered training systems and gaming systems that utilize AI technology. - **E-commerce:** With the rise of remote gaming, e-commerce companies have an opportunity to sell and distribute gaming equipment that encourages remote gameplay. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Chess Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-chess-board.md) - [AI-Powered Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chessnut-evo.md) - [AI-Powered Chessboard Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gochess.md) - [Intelligent Portable Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eifplay.md) - [AI-Powered Chess Set Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manya-cynus.md) - [Magical Robotic Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gochess-wizard.md) - [AI-Powered Chess Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/senserobot-debuts.md) - [AI Board Game Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensetime.md) - [Inclusively Designed Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dot-chess.md)