This Chess Computer is rated 2200 ELO. I have been playing on level 5 and have not beaten it yet. The board is nice, you don't have too press the chess pieces very hard for it to register for it input. The board is somewhat compact, around 8x8 playing surface. I purchased the board only. I have been using chess pieces for the Radio Shack 1650 and they are very nice with the board. I am very satisfied with my purchase.