⚠️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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