Tactile Chess Set
Last verified June 19, 2026 · classified April 26, 2026
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · April 26, 2026
This chess set is built specifically so people with low vision or blindness can play the game fully by touch. Each piece has a distinct tactile shape, and white pieces have a raised dot on top to distinguish them from black pieces — no guessing required. Pegs on the bottom of every piece lock into holes in the board, so you can explore the position without accidentally shifting anything. Braille coordinate labels run along two edges of the 14-inch board so both players can reference grid positions independently. This is a complete, ready-to-play set that needs nothing else to be useful.
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
What Setup Looks Like
- Out of the box
- Open the box, set up pieces in standard starting positions, and play — no assembly or configuration needed.
- Braille coordinates along the board edges allow independent reference to any square throughout the game.
Getting it
Try Before You Buy
Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.
Where to Get It
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Sources & fine print
Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Independent Living Aids — view on vendor site; last verified June 19, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on April 26, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.