Your Portable AI Chess Robot

Real Chess. Real Moves. Ready to Go.

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Your Portable AI Chess Robot

Real Chess. Real Moves. Ready to Go.

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From $179 (Up to 48% OFF)

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Portable, Playful, Powerful

Bring a Smart Chess Buddy Wherever You Go

Whether you're learning the ropes or battling like a grandmaster, Cynus is your personal chess partner—one that’s smart, interactive, and always ready to play. With AI-driven board recognition, a humanoid robotic arm, and expressive animations, it delivers a tactile chess experience you can feel, not just click.

Portable, Playful, Powerful

Bring a Smart Chess Buddy Wherever You Go

Whether you're learning the ropes or battling like a grandmaster, Cynus is your personal chess partner—one that’s smart, interactive, and always ready to play. With AI-driven board recognition, a humanoid robotic arm, and expressive animations, it delivers a tactile chess experience you can feel, not just click.

All-in-One, Designed for Portability

All-in-One, Designed for Portability

Fold and Go

Packing for a match? Just fold the board. The entire system—robot, pieces, everything—fits snugly into its own carry case with a hidden handle. It's travel-friendly, compact, and ready for any adventure.

Fold and Go

Packing for a match? Just fold the board. The entire system—robot, pieces, everything—fits snugly into its own carry case with a hidden handle. It's travel-friendly, compact, and ready for any adventure.

Click. Snap. Play.

Designed with magnetic docking, the robotic arm locks securely into place on the board in one smooth move. Setup time? Practically zero.

Click. Snap. Play.

Designed with magnetic docking, the robotic arm locks securely into place on the board in one smooth move. Setup time? Practically zero.

AI That Sees the 

Whole Board

Cynus’s AI-powered camera can detect piece positions instantly. Want to start from mid-game or practice endgames? No problem—no resets needed.

AI That Sees the Whole Board

Cynus’s AI-powered camera can detect piece positions instantly. Want to start from mid-game or practice endgames? No problem—no resets needed.

The Arm With Charm

Its humanoid arm doesn’t just move pieces—it gestures with character. Watch as it “thinks,” “gets surprised,” or even “falls asleep” when you take too long. It’s more than a robot—it’s a rival with a vibe.

The Arm With Charm

Its humanoid arm doesn’t just move pieces—it gestures with character. Watch as it “thinks,” “gets surprised,” or even “falls asleep” when you take too long. It’s more than a robot—it’s a rival with a vibe.

Smart Piece, 

Smooth Move

Custom-designed minimalist pieces with built-in metal cores pair perfectly with the robotic arm’s magnetic pickup—fluid and precise.

Smart Piece, Smooth Move

Custom-designed minimalist pieces with built-in metal cores pair perfectly with the robotic arm’s magnetic pickup—fluid and precise.

Your Game, Your Mode

Free Mode

Relaxed gameplay with expressive animations, no timers.

Match Mode

No distractions, just chess. Timers track both sides like a real tournament.

Your Game, Your Mode

Free Mode

Relaxed gameplay with expressive animations, no timers.

Match Mode

No distractions, just chess. Timers track both sides like a real tournament.

No Cables, No Limits

A single 2-hour charge = 10+ hours of gameplay. Recharge via USB-C and keep playing while charging. Indoors or outdoors, you’re good to go.

No Cables, No Limits

A single 2-hour charge = 10+ hours of gameplay. Recharge via USB-C and keep playing while charging. Indoors or outdoors, you’re good to go.

Stockfish Built-In – Play Instantly

With the world-renowned stockfish chess engine built in, Cynus is ready for action the moment it powers on. Choose from 8 difficulty levels* (ELO 400-2500) right from the board.

*Supports customized ELO settings via the open-source protocol

Stockfish Built-In – Play Instantly

With the world-renowned stockfish chess engine built in, Cynus is ready for action the moment it powers on. Choose from 8 difficulty levels* (ELO 400-2500) right from the board.

*Supports customized ELO settings via the open-source protocol

For Developers and Dreamers

Cynus’s open source protocol via Bluetooth LE 5.1 lets coders build their own features. Write your own scripts, link it to your favorite chess apps, or sync with platforms like Lichess and Chess.com. Full documentation and Python sample code included.

For Developers and Dreamers

Cynus’s open source protocol via Bluetooth LE 5.1 lets coders build their own features. Write your own scripts, link it to your favorite chess apps, or sync with platforms like Lichess and Chess.com. Full documentation and Python sample code included.

Ready to Chess on?

Whether you're a beginner who wants to learn with real pieces, a traveler who misses their chess club, or a tech lover craving interactive play—Cynus delivers a truly unique chess experience.

Ready to Chess on?

Whether you're a beginner who wants to learn with real pieces, a traveler who misses their chess club, or a tech lover craving interactive play—Cynus delivers a truly unique chess experience.

Specifications

Specifications

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