About Checkmate
We're on a mission to accelerate online speed chess as an esport.
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We're on a mission to accelerate online speed chess as an esport.
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PLAY FAST AND FURIOUS ONLINE SPEED CHESS WITH MATES We're on a mission to accelerate online speed chess as an esport.
Welcome to Checkmate Live – the ultimate next-generation online speed chess broadcast and tournament platform built for players who demand fast, furious, and fair competition. Whether you're here for social or competitive battles, every move, skill level, and player matters at Checkmate Live.
Compete to win using our next-gen, cloud-based technology featuring real-time video streaming, in-platform broadcasts, and multi-match viewing. Our award-winning Sixth-i AI-powered anti-cheat system—developed in collaboration with the Australian Artificial Intelligence Institute—watches every move so you can focus on your game, confident that fairness is always at full throttle.
Checkmate Live offers a level playing field for every skill level:
Arcade Mode: Enjoy fast-paced, unranked games that deliver instant XP, credits, and loot.
Echess: Engage in officially rated Federation competitions with online supervised play.
Pro Mode: Earn USDC and loot, and prove your mettle in both rookie and elite tournaments.
Battle Mode (Coming soon): Challenge your friends and rivals in our 'Winner Takes All' mode—stake your hard-earned credits, cards, and skins for glory.
Experience chess like never before with face-to-face video battles and immersive multi-match viewing that bring the energy of live sports to the world of chess. Express your style and protect your identity with our next-gen Quantum Avatars that mirror your every move, engage with rivals via in-game video chat and custom emotes, and connect and compete to climb the global leaderboards.
At Checkmate Live, your chess skills are your capital. Compete to win:
USDC Rewards: Dominate Pro Mode for high-stakes prizes.
Collectibles & Loot: Earn rare cards and in-game assets in our digital marketplace.
Market Profits: Trade your collectibles and turn every victory into digital rewards.
Play online chess, play the market—invest in your skills and watch your empire grow.
Where Legends Are Forged in Seconds: Elevate your game in Pro Mode and Ranked Mode to claim glory and cold, hard USDC. Whether you're starting out or already FIDE-rated, every match is your chance to prove your worth.
Speed chess with a twist—blast through Arcade Mode for rapid-fire battles, complete quests, dominate brawls, and stack up rewards. Social, fun, and fast—perfect for when you just want to play and earn on the side.
Step into Immortals: Battle for New Earth, our free-to-play digital collectible card game. Collect powerful cards, engage in rapid-fire card battles, and race against time to secure the Immortal Gambit. The fate of New Earth hangs in the balance—will you rise to the challenge?
In partnership with the Asian Chess Federation, we proudly serve as the official platform for Echess, collaborating with 53 nations across Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania. Powered by our Sixth-i technology and Arbiter Mode, Echess Online Supervised Events ensure the highest level of integrity in competitive online chess.
At Checkmate Live, you're not just a player—you’re a stakeholder. Every move you make grows our Community Treasury, fueling future prize pools and platform evolution. Join the elite Players and Queens Council to help steer the platform’s direction, customize your experience with unique chess sets and avatars, and truly own your game from the board to the boardroom.
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Make your move and experience the next-gen speed chess arena—where every move is fast, furious, and a chance to win rewards, ratings, and glory. Dominate the board, battle your mates, and shape the play of today and tomorrow. Your game. Your skills. Your future. Welcome to Checkmate Live.
Explore our exclusive and and discover how Checkmate Live is transforming the world of online chess.
