Chess Computers for Seniors & Retirees

Here are the electronic chess computers that we recommend for seniors who want to enjoy chess while staying sharp.

Chess Classics Exclusive is very comfortably sized, looks beautiful, and allows for natural movement of the pieces without pressing on the squares. It has a large modular display and all the moves are shown on the board with bright LEDs. It's easy to setup and easy to play and select levels and features. It's one of the best overall investments for getting back into the game and staying sharp.

Centaur keeps things simple. Three levels, just move the pieces and follow the lights - all in a modern black and white design. The plus here is that the computer is adaptive strength so it tries to play at the estimated level of the player. It's not the highest quality but it has been bringing a tremendous amount of satisfaction to players from youth to retirement age.

King Performance offers some savings over the Exclusive and has a classic wooden look as well. The move input is pressure sense type, not auto sensing. It is more hands on when making the moves. The computer is self-contained with no external engine module. So it's just plug in and play. You can add a ChessVolt for power and a ChessLink for internet play if desired. This is the same with the Chess Classics Exclusive.

Mephisto Phoenix M or T. These are the ultimate chess playing machines with a dedicated touch screen module.  Whether it's luxury play against the computer, retro engine (computers of the past) play, or online play - it has it all!

Which computer do you recommend for a retiree who wants to learn chess?

Notably, Millennium units will offer more for learning. There is built in analysis and best moves suggestions. Also opening move lines and names are displayed. You'll have more in the way of learning than just play.