Disclosure: this guide is written by the FEMUEY team, and we make some of the boards below. Specs for other brands come from each maker’s official product page, checked on 10 October 2026; where a maker does not publish something, we say so. Prices change often, so check the store before you buy.
The short answer
- Choose DGT Pegasus if you want real pieces on 40 mm squares for Lichess, and you are happy to use the DGT Chess app on your phone for every game.
- Choose DGT Centaur if you want large, tournament-style squares (48 mm) and an opponent that adapts to your level, and you do not need online play.
- Choose FEMUEY L6 Pro if you want a 2300 Elo engine on the board with no phone, plus Lichess games straight from the board over Wi-Fi, for $208.
- Choose FEMUEY P6 for a screen-free board with an 1800 Elo engine, lights and voice guidance.
Side by side
| FEMUEY L6 Pro | FEMUEY P6 | DGT Pegasus | DGT Centaur | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $208 | See the P6 page | €189 | €425 (Crystal Edition; standard edition sold out) |
| How it senses moves | Magnetic sensing; does not identify individual pieces | Magnetic sensing | Sensor board (method not stated by the maker) | Touch sensors |
| Computer opponent with no phone or Wi-Fi | Yes, 2300 Elo on the board | Yes, 1800 Elo on the board | No built-in engine; Lichess AI through the app | Yes, adapts to your level (Elo not published) |
| Built-in training | 1,000 puzzles, custom endgames, 3,000+ openings once online | 200 puzzles, custom endgames | Not listed by the maker | Not listed by the maker |
| Screen | E-Ink display | None: colored lights and voice | None (LED rings) | E-paper display |
| Online play | Lichess from the board over Wi-Fi, no phone | Not supported | Lichess through the DGT Chess app on a phone | Not supported; cannot connect to other devices |
| Size | 13.58 × 11.02 in, 1.63 kg | Playing area 8.8 × 8.8 in, 28 mm squares, king 2 in | 35 × 35 cm, 40 mm squares, king 70 mm | 48 mm squares, king 86 mm |
FEMUEY prices at the time of writing; DGT prices and specs from dgtshop.com and digitalgametechnology.com on 10 October 2026. More boards on our comparison page.
The real differences
Playing the computer without a phone
DGT Pegasus has no engine of its own: the board senses your moves and you play Lichess’s AI through the DGT Chess app. DGT Centaur and both FEMUEY boards have the opponent built in, so you switch on and play. FEMUEY publishes the engine strength (2300 Elo on L6 Pro, 1800 Elo on P6); DGT says Centaur adapts to your level but does not publish an Elo rating.
Online play
Pegasus and L6 Pro both play Lichess, in different ways. Pegasus goes through the app on your phone. L6 Pro connects to Wi-Fi itself: after a one-time setup you start Lichess games from the board, with no phone or computer during play. DGT Centaur does not connect to other devices, and FEMUEY P6 is a standalone board.
Board and piece size
This is where DGT leads. Centaur has 48 mm squares and an 86 mm king, the largest in this comparison. Pegasus has 40 mm squares. FEMUEY P6 is more compact, with 28 mm squares and a 2-inch king, which suits a child or a small table. If you want large squares above everything else, choose Centaur.
Training and screen
FEMUEY lists its built-in training: 1,000 puzzles on L6 Pro, 200 on P6, and custom endgame setup on both; once online, L6 Pro adds more than 3,000 openings to practise. DGT does not list puzzles or courses for Pegasus or Centaur on their product pages. For a screen, Centaur has an e-paper display and L6 Pro an E-Ink display; Pegasus and P6 have none.
Who should buy which
- Lichess player who is fine using a phone: DGT Pegasus, for its 40 mm squares and real pieces.
- Lichess player who wants to leave the phone in another room: FEMUEY L6 Pro, or FEMUEY Y2 ($78) as a handheld.
- Player who wants tournament-size squares and no screens or apps at all: DGT Centaur.
- Player who wants a strong offline opponent and built-in puzzles on a budget: FEMUEY L6 Pro.
- Parent buying a first board for a child: FEMUEY P6. See our guide to kids’ boards.
Comparing with Chessnut too? Read FEMUEY vs Chessnut.
FAQ
Is FEMUEY L6 Pro a DGT Pegasus alternative?
Yes, if you want to play the computer without a phone. L6 Pro ($208) has a 2300 Elo engine on the board and plays Lichess over Wi-Fi by itself. Pegasus (€189) has no built-in engine and plays Lichess through the DGT Chess app.
Does DGT Pegasus work without a phone?
According to DGT, Pegasus plays Lichess, including Lichess’s AI, through the DGT Chess app on a phone. It has no built-in engine.
Can DGT Centaur play online?
No. DGT states that Centaur cannot connect to other devices. FEMUEY L6 Pro and Y2 play Lichess over Wi-Fi from the device.
Which board has the biggest squares?
DGT Centaur, with 48 mm squares. DGT Pegasus has 40 mm squares and FEMUEY P6 28 mm.
What warranty and returns come with FEMUEY boards?
Every FEMUEY board has a 1-year warranty. Hardware can be returned within 15 days of delivery, and in-stock orders ship worldwide within 72 hours of payment. See the FAQ for details.
Last updated: October 2026.
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