Open Chess Just launched on Kickstarter!

[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/conceptbytes/open-chess-a-3d-printable-smart-chess-board?ref=cc9981](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/conceptbytes/open-chess-a-3d-printable-smart-chess-board?ref=cc9981)

If you are looking for a board there are early bird deals! Get it fast before they are gone!

 

Print. Click. Play!
Bring your smart chessboard to life with the official OpenChess 3D print files. Designed to perfectly fit the OpenChess PCB, this set includes everything you need to print a beautiful, functional chessboard and a full set of classic chess pieces.

Included STL Files:

• Chessboard Tiles (64 squares)
  Snap-together, LED-friendly tiles that diffuse light beautifully while housing magnetic sensors underneath.
• Frame & Base Plates
  Holds the tiles snugly in place and aligns with the OpenChess PCB mounting holes.
• Full Set of Chess Pieces (32 total)
  Timeless Staunton-style design — optimized for 3D printing with clean lines and optional magnet inserts for perfect sensor interaction.

Designed For:

• OpenChess PCB & Bundle
  Perfect fit with the OpenChess PCB and Arduino Nano ESP setup.
• 3D Printers like Bambu Lab, Prusa, or Ender 3
  Works with most common build volumes. Designed for FDM printers.
• 8x2mm or 10x2mm magnets
  • There are pieces for either magnet option!

  • Links for magnets as well as steel disks

    [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X1WWD3P?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X1WWD3P?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1)

    [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X1WWD3P?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X1WWD3P?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1)
     

How to Build

• Print the board and all the pieces
• Get the PCB. Files are on [https://www.patreon.com/c/ConceptBytes](https://www.patreon.com/c/ConceptBytes)
• Or buy the PCB at [https://concept-bytes.com](https://concept-bytes.com)
• Put a 8x2mm or 10x2mm magnet in every piece
• You're ready to play!

Whether you're building your first smart chessboard or upgrading your existing setup, this 3D print set completes the OpenChess experience.

Download. Print. Assemble. It’s chess — reimagined.

Let me know if you also want a “maker market” version or a social media caption-style summary!