Press Kit

Experience the thrill of fast and furious speed chess with Checkmate, the next-generation esports-first broadcast and tournament platform. Get ready to compete and ensure every move counts as you battle for glory, cash, credits, and collectibles. From arcade to competitive play, we reward your skills and ensure your mates play fair.

Checkmate is redefining competitive online chess and accelerating its status as an esport. In an era where digital entertainment and competitive gaming converge, we bridge the gap between online chess and the adrenaline of fast-paced esports. Checkmate.live offers a free-to-play, compete-to-win model that rewards skill and active participation at all levels.

More than just a game, Checkmate.live is about social play with its in-platform video conferencing and community features. The platform's proprietary multi-model AI and computer vision anti-cheat system ensures integrity and fair play, positioning Checkmate.live at the forefront of integrity and technological innovation.

Checkmate.live redefines online chess, offering community-centric, in-platform video conferencing and interactive features. It champions fairness with proprietary multi-model AI and computer vision technology, setting a new standard for integrity in online gaming. The platform caters to a spectrum of players with its state-of-the-art tournament system, with Division Play for skill-based matchmaking, Flexible Match Formats ranging from quick single rounds to squad battles, and Multi-stage Tournaments that promise a challenging and engaging experience. These innovations position Checkmate.live as a pioneering force in the competitive world of online chess.

At its heart is the fusion of live gaming-as-a-service with the latest in sports and media technology, offering a socially engaging and competitively rich chess experience for players of all levels. By integrating a community-sharing model, Checkmate.live ensures players contribute to and share in the platform's success, fostering a fair and rewarding playing environment.

With cutting-edge technology incorporating the best of AI, Web2, and Web3 alongside advanced media technology, Checkmate.live offers an immersive experience where chess, innovation, and integrity converge. In partnership with industry leader Tencent and exclusive collaborations with chess and esports federations worldwide, Checkmate.live is set to establish new standards in competitive chess, esports, and fair play.

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• Free-to-Play, Compete-to-Win Model: Offering a dynamic gaming environment where skill and active participation are rewarded at all levels.
• Esports-First Approach: Tailored specifically to speed chess, this platform captures esports' high-stakes thrill and competitive edge.
• In-Platform Video Conferencing: Facilitates social play with mates, streaming, and competitive match monitoring.
• Proprietary Multi-Model AI and Computer Vision Anti-Cheat: Utilizes advanced technology with human oversight to ensure fair play and maintain the integrity of competitive matches.
• Progressive Rewards System: Engages players with the opportunity to earn credits and collectibles, from Avatar Traits to card packs to unlocking tokens and earning crowns back.
• Collectibles & Rewards: Each season offers themed collections of unique cards, avatars, and skins, unlocking special loot like Legendary Cards, Golden Tickets, and Custom Chess Sets upon successful completion.
• Arcade Mode: Combines the thrill of card collecting with speed chess in a dynamic gameplay environment, allowing players to collect, battle, level up, fuse, and trade limited edition cards.
• Pro Mode: Geared towards serious competitive play, featuring pro and rated tournaments, an ad-free experience, and a battle pass system. Enhanced AI Anti-cheat and video monitoring ensure fair play.
• Avatars: The Checkmate Avatar System provides dynamic, upgradable avatars reflecting player progress and style. Avatars can be customized, traded, streamed, and minted as unique season-end collectibles.
• Next-Gen Avatars: Pro members enjoy enhanced 3D in-game avatars that mirror player movements in Pro mode, offering an immersive experience and enhancing privacy during games and streams.
• Limited Edition DLC: Offers a variety of limited edition items, from downloadable content (DLC) to in-game assets, licensed IP, and exclusive in-house avatars.
• Tournaments: Compete for loot and USDC in tournaments, rewarding players at all skill levels with division play.
• Playing the Market: Enables players to trade Avatars, traits, skins, and cards in the Checkmate marketplace.
• Division Play: Accommodates everyone from casual gamers to intense competitive players based on skill-based division across game modes
• Flexible Match Formats: Offers a variety of match and tournament formats, including Bo1-Bo7, Solo, and Squad Play.
• Multi-stage Tournaments: Features seamless stage transitions, adaptability for complex formats, multiple time controls, and Best-of series, offering dynamic competitive experiences.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Incorporates the best of AI, Web2, and Web3 alongside advanced media technology to provide an immersive experience.
• Multiplatform Accessibility: As a Progressive Web App, Checkmate.live is accessible on desktop and mobile devices, enabling players to enjoy the game anytime, anywhere.
• Official Online Platform for the Asian Chess Federation: Serving Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania as the endorsed platform for competitive play and a trusted platform for pro players.

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• Arcade Mode
  Introducing an innovative twist to traditional chess with our collectible card game. Inspired by trading card games and free-to-play video games, our arcade mode allows players to collect limited edition collectable cards that can be battled, levelled up, fused, and traded.
• Battle Mode
  Battle Mode offers an engaging combination of chess and strategic card collection, where players can stake collectible cards based on the outcome of a chess match.
• Pro Mode
  Checkmate's Pro Mode is a premium offering that unlocks pro and rated tournaments, in-game items, and an ad-free experience, new features along with its exclusive video conferencing feature. It's ideal for players at all skill levels who are serious about competitive play and want higher rewards. In addition to the ability to play for USDC, the Pro Pass includes its own battle pass system for our Arcade Mode
• Scrim Mode
  Scrim Mode is an unrated environment where you can experiment, learn, and connect with other players. It's your go-to mode whether you're gearing up for competitive play, sharing your love for chess with viewers, or just looking for a friendly match.

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• Robust Anti-Cheat Measures:
  A combination of internally developed AI anti-cheat systems and human oversight from international chess and esports federations upholds game integrity.
• Avatar System for Privacy: Enhanced privacy options, including third-party KYC with hashed biometric data, provide secure and anonymous participation.
• Szuperchess Integration: Innovative AI and computer vision technology monitor gameplay in real-time, ensuring a level playing field.

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• The platform is in Alpha and gearing up for its Alpha Launch

• The Alpha Launch introduces the Alpha platform to players with exclusive Alpha Packs and Passes being offered for early adopters and supporters.
• Our product road map is available here
• A full look under the hood is available in our Playbook

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