# Strategic Partnerships

At Checkmate, we have forged transformative alliances that power our mission. Our partnerships span key domains, including sports federations, integrity monitors, technology leaders, and  AI research institutions.

### 🏆 Industry Recognition

"The ANZSTA celebrates companies, teams, and individuals using technology to create innovative, best-in-class solutions and experiences in sports, both on and off the field of play. Checkmate Live and VADR Media exemplifies this spirit by investing in R\&D, disrupting the traditional sports rights model through a vertically integrated approach, and leveraging AI, Web2, and Web3 technologies to address key industry challenges. Checkmate Live's work unlocks value for players, fans, federations, and media partners."

<mark style="color:yellow;">—</mark> <mark style="color:yellow;"></mark>*<mark style="color:yellow;">Dr. Martin Schlegel, Chair, ASTN</mark>*

Winner of the 2024 Gaming and Esports Award at the Australia and New Zealand Sports Technology Awards (ANZSTA)

### 🌏 Federation Partnerships

* **Asian Chess Federation:** The Asian Chess Federation is the international governing body of chess across the Asian Continent. Its membership comprises of 53 national associations across Asia, the Middle East and Oceania.
* **Arab Esports Federation:** Founded in 2017 to emulate the Arab Olympic Federation, the Arab Esport Federation consists of 18 countries across the Middle East and Gulf countries.
* **Exclusive Online Rights**: Checkmate holds the exclusive online speed chess data, tournament, and broadcast rights as each federatiins official online partner.&#x20;
* **Membership**:
  * Asian Chess Federation: 53 national associations
  * Arab Esports Federation: 18 countries

### 🛡️ Integrity Partner: ESIC

The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) is the guardian of esports integrity, responsible for disruption prevention, investigation, and prosecution of cheating.

### 🌐 Strategic Technology Partner: Tencent Cloud

A transformative partnership bringing cutting-edge technology to online speed chess:

* **Key Collaboration Areas**:
  * Cloud Computing
  * Artificial Intelligence
  * Anti-Cheat Measures
  * Gaming Technology
  * Immersive Media

"Both Checkmate and Tencent Cloud share a unified vision where the convergence of media and technology can be harnessed to level up the realm of competitive play, broadcasting, and chess."

<mark style="color:yellow;">—</mark> <mark style="color:yellow;"></mark>*<mark style="color:yellow;">Leo Li, Vice President, Tencent Cloud International</mark>*

### 🧠 Research Partnership: Australian Artificial Intelligence Institute (AAII)

* **Institution**: University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
* **Unit:** AAII: Australia's leading Artificial Intelligence Research Institute
* **Fair Play Lab Initiatives**:
  * Combating cheating in online chess
  * Developing  Evidence and Blackbox based Computer Vision Anti-Cheat Algorithms&#x20;
  * Utilising a multi-model AI approach

"Working with VADR Media and Checkmate Live has allowed us to push the boundaries of AI in competitive chess, gaming, and sports. Chess has long been a testing ground for AI, and this project takes innovation further. Beyond ensuring fair play, we are developing AI-powered tools that enhance the player, fan, and broadcast experience, fostering deeper engagement and insights. What sets this project apart is its specialised multi-model AI approach."

<mark style="color:yellow;">—</mark> <mark style="color:yellow;"></mark>*<mark style="color:yellow;">Dr. Nabin Sharma, Associate Professor at UTS</mark>*

### 🤙 Contact & Collaboration

Interested in partnering with Checkmate? 📧 Reach out to our Partnerships Team


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