well this seems to be working quite well for me and it doesn't take too long to get paired up with someone.
Using a real board when playing online.
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May 26, 2017
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Hey, I use this approach constantly while playing 15/10. It suits well with studying chess books using a real board and even a chess clock turned off, pressing it after every move. Train to make a good move on the board and press the clock. Repeat unto eternity 
McDirtalot wrote:
Honestly making the moves on the screen is easier. I wouldn't see a need in this method unless I had touch-move or clock pressing problems. But if it helps your chess, it's a good idea for you.
Chess friends.
I am thinking trying something new to prepare for OTB Events.
I am thinking of playing 45|45 or 60 min games online but instead of using the computer screen as my main point of reference, Using a tournament size board in front of me and making the moves on that.
Is this approach quite common?
May 26, 2017
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The easier way is not necessarily the better way. Said the Buddha.
May 26, 2017
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AussieRookie wrote:
You can't worship two chessboards at the one time. Said the Buddha.
That's hilarious. Thanks for the deep belly laugh.
Nearly only way I play. I do find it difficult finding 45 and plus games on here. Mucho more enjoyable and def gets you used to the board. If you want to get better OTB, I recommend it !! However, I am sure it is not a "must do" .
May 26, 2017
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I know someone who does this. Helps with visual memory/recall... seeing the 3-d pieces is apparently supposed to help "see" and "feel" the pieces out through the senses and such related memory... kind of like relying on intuition, a more dependable form of it, because your body has experienced the game already.
For each, his/her own. If it works for you, it works for you!
May 26, 2017
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I think that is a great idea....I used to do that for my daily games sometimes...I just seem to visualize better on a real 3D board....also it would help your OTB play if you wrote down your moves with pencil and paper as you go along to get proficient at that....because you will have to do that too in OTB tournys....
I've done this my whole life when playing against the computer. Let the computer make it's move, then I'll play it out on the real board, and think using it. In the end, all of this is to become better at OTB play in my opinion. The 2D board is okay, sure, but nothing beats a real board with pieces.
Yeah, I have tried this method. The problem is when a move is made wrong on the second board you are at tremendous disadvantage.
this guy got a dgt board working with chess.com, and even got the computer to broadcast the opponents moves displayed on the chess clock, so you don't even have to reference the computer screen at all!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1Vo2FDnNrA
Oct 31, 2021
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You can do this easely using your webcam (or smartphone) and the webcamchess software https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7qp85L0n1E
Oct 31, 2021
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I’ve been using the Square Off Pro board over the last couple of days. Tournament sized. Board + smartphone = exactly what OP was looking for. It’s not one of Square Off’s goofy self-moving boards. There are LEDs in the board that light up and tell you your opponents move. You make the move, then your move. Rinse/repeat. It works great on chess.com and Lichess as well as their own chess server with Square Off players only.
Bruh 4 year old topic revived.
Nov 2, 2021
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CooloutAC wrote:
JohnnyRooker wrote:
I’ve been using the Square Off Pro board over the last couple of days. Tournament sized. Board + smartphone = exactly what OP was looking for. It’s not one of Square Off’s goofy self-moving boards. There are LEDs in the board that light up and tell you your opponents move. You make the move, then your move. Rinse/repeat. It works great on chess.com and Lichess as well as their own chess server with Square Off players only.
I saw a demo of that board but it seems pretty flaky. The person had trouble registering some moves and had to press or replace the piece on the square a couple times. Doesn't seem to always roll out flat. I have the DGT centaur board and that thing works perfectly and effortlessly. The pieces are weighted but feel pretty cheap on the bottom. The only problem is it doesn't work online lol. The Pegasus seems to be similar but smaller, I'm still curious to see how it plays.
I haven’t had any of the issues that guy had. My board also rolls out flat but it’s brand new so I don’t know if it’ll change. I’ve played on Chess.com and Lichess with no issues at all. Everything has worked as advertised with no hiccups.
I also plan on getting the Pegasus. Tournament sized is a little too unwieldy on my desk. I need to haul the Pro out to the kitchen table to use it. I plan to get a Pegasus and leave it on my desk as a permanent fixture.
Chess friends.
I am thinking trying something new to prepare for OTB Events.
I am thinking of playing 45|45 or 60 min games online but instead of using the computer screen as my main point of reference, Using a tournament size board in front of me and making the moves on that.
Is this approach quite common?