Age Restrictions
View Checkmate's age-based feature restrictions. Learn about our policies for players under 18 and requirements for accessing advanced platform features.
While chess is a game of skill, Checkmate is currently available only to users aged 15 and above. Certain features are disabled or restricted for users under 18 for safety, fair play, and legal reasons. Checkmate offers optional in-game cosmetics and customization options for purchase. Some features, like the Pro Pass, community trading, or participation in certain events, require KYC verification.
Under 15 years
15-16
17 years
18 years+
Create an account
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Play on platform
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Play Ladders, Missions
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Buy Shop Items
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Buy Crowns
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Buy Chess Bundles
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Buy Tokens
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Buy Drops
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Buy Arcade Pass
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Buy a Pro Pass
No
Yes*
Yes*
Yes
Play in online pro tournaments
No
Yes*
Yes*
Yes
Play in live event finals
No
Yes*
Yes*
Yes
Withdraw winnings
No
Yes*
Yes*
Yes
Arcade Battles
No
No
No
Yes
Trading in Market Place
No
No
No
Yes
Transfer Collectables to wallet
No
Yes*
Yes*
Yes
Minting items
No
Yes*
Yes*
Yes*
[*] Requires parental consent. Participants under 18 entering events with a live final must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at their own expense. Players can apply for community support if needed.
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