When setting up a position, does it sense where the pieces are or do you have to use the buttons to enter the position? Are the pieces chipped?

When setting up a mid game position you have to use the buttons to tell the Centaur where each piece is located (and of what type of piece it is). The board senses where pieces are but not what they are - i.e. they are not chipped.

can i pause a game, turn it off and resume it at a later time?

Adjourning and restarting a game... You can interrupt a game and continue it at a later time. During play simply turn off Centaur by pressing the “On/Off” button for 3 seconds. If you wish you can remove the pieces from the board. When restarting Centaur, the adjourned game position is shown on the display. If you had removed the pieces, replace them as indicated on the display and you can continue the game. Beware! Do not put the pieces in the starting position. If you do this your current game will be removed from the board memory.

is there an average response time for its moves ,,thank you

Hi,response time is from immediate to few seconds,depending on which level you are playing at.

Can I use my unweighted wooden chess pieces instead of the supplied ones?

You can use most pieces so long as you stick either foil or copper felt to the bases to let the board detect movement. Quite a few examples on YouTube.

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Brand
DGT
Material
Plastic
Theme
Strategy
Genre
Strategy
Number of players
2

💡Circular LED move indicators

📏40x40 cm sensor board

🔋Rechargeable internal battery

Description

♟️ Elevate your game with the chess computer that thinks like you do!

WEIGHTED CHESS PIECES - Premium tactile feel with weighted pieces for that authentic, satisfying chess experience every game.
PORTABLE RECHARGEABLE - Lightweight design with a long-lasting lithium polymer battery means your chess companion is ready wherever you are.
ADAPTIVE CHALLENGE SYSTEM - DGT Centaur analyzes your play in real-time to match and push your skill level—never get bored, always improve.
EYE FRIENDLY E PAPER DISPLAY - Soft contrast screen visible from any angle and lighting, so you stay focused on strategy, not glare.
INTUITIVE LED MOVE INDICATORS - Circular LEDs guide your moves seamlessly—no need to look away from the board, keeping you in the zone.

The DGT Centaur Chess Computer is a sleek, 40x40 cm sensor board featuring a rechargeable lithium polymer battery and an eye-friendly e-paper display. It uses adaptive AI to tailor challenges to your skill level, enhanced by circular LED lights that indicate moves intuitively. Weighted pieces and a portable design make it perfect for serious players seeking a human-like opponent anytime, anywhere.

Specifications

Product Dimensions	28.4 x 23 x 8.5 cm; 410 g
Batteries	1 Lithium Polymer batteries required.
Manufacturer recommended age	144 years and up
Item model number	DK711DGT12000
Educational Objective(s)	Improving chess and strategic thinking skills
Language:	English
Number of Game Players	2
Assembly Required	No
Scale	390 mm
Batteries Required?	Yes
Batteries included?	No
tech_spec_battery_description_toys	Lithium Polymer Battery
Material Type(s)	Plastic
Material Care Instructions	Plastic
Remote Control Type	50 mm
Colour	Black / White
ASIN	B07RNM4YT2

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