Our story

DGT designs, develops, manufactures and distributes a wide range of chess-related products worldwide, such as digital chess clocks and game timers, as well as electronic chess boards, chess computers and chess accessories. Discover our story.

We revolutionised the world of chess

DGT introduced digital clocks to the chess world at a time when only analogue clocks were used. Since 1993 we have been making the “Official FIDE Chess Clock”, endorsed by the World Chess Federation. DGT clocks are the world’s bestselling chess clocks and used everywhere.

With the introduction of electronic chess boards, DGT caused another revolution in the chess world. Millions of chess lovers can now follow chess tournaments live via the internet. At home chess fans use the boards to play online, play against chess computers or for training purposes.

Playing chess on a real DGT board with real pieces is a much better experience than looking at a screen.

The next revolution

DGT brought many innovative products to the world of chess and continues to give chess players what they want. As global market leader we challenge status quo thinking to develop new ideas and great products to start the next chess revolution.

At DGT the traditional game of chess merged with 21st century technology creating high quality products with focus on user experience, quality and modern design. We strive to add fun, fairness and excitement to the game and enhance the experience of our customers.

DGT Global Network

DGT products can be purchased through retailers and distributors in more than 120 countries and in a wide variety of different markets: from chess specialty stores to online stores, from department stores to toy stores and from general games stores to many other types of outlets.

"We are Chess"

Our products

DGT sets the standard in game timing and in registering live games world wide with innovative and high quality products and services.

Product groups

  • Chess Clocks
  • Tournament e-Boards
  • Home use e-Boards
  • Electronic Chess Pieces
  • Chess Computers
  • Non-Electronic
  • Chess Bags and Cases

DGT Global Network

DGT products can be purchased through retailers and distributors in more than 120 countries and in a wide variety of different markets: form chess specialty stores to online stores, from department stores to toy stores and from general games stores to many other types of outlets.

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