🏆Drop Schedule

The following schedule outlines Checkmates Drop schedule and sequence of access for Alpha and Inner Circle members.

Q4 2024	Access	Date
Checkmate Live	Alpha release
Inner Circle Alpha Pass Private Sale	Invite Only
Inner Circle Alpha Pass	Allow List (Hold Backs)
Q2 2025
Echess Season One
Participation Token Litepaper
Q3 2025
Inner Circle Alpha Pack Reveal	Inner Circle Members	July 2025
Alpha Pack Pre-sale	Allow list	July 2025
Alpha Pack Public Sale	Public	July 2025
Marketplace Opens	Checkmate	July 2025
Inner Circle Mystery Box Drop Reveal	Inner Circle Members	July 2025
Mystery Box Drop Pre-Sale	Allow list	July 2025
Mystery Box Drop	Public	July 2025
Alpha Card Drop	Public	July 2025
Alpha Split	Alphas	OctJuly 2025
Alpha Season One Card Pack Pre-sale	Alpha Pass	July 2025
Season One Card Pack Drop	Checkmate	July 2025
Q4 2024
Arcade and Pro Battle Pass Season One	Checkmate	July 2025

1. The Inner Circle Alpha Pass is a pre-release of the Alpha Pass, included in the Alpha Pack. Inner Circle holders receive the remainder of the Alpha Pack the day before the pre-sale drop. They also receive additional benefits as listed here.

2. The Inner Circle Private Sale is open for a limited window to allow family, friends, and early supporters to be rewarded for their early support.

3. Current platform status: Playtesting is currently underway, and Alpha Art and season one art is currently being loaded into the platform.