# Regional Finals Information

Welcome to the Regional Finals stage of **The Road to Al Ain**! \
\
Below, you’ll find all the essential details, including the tournament schedule, requirements, and guidelines to prepare for your matches.

For comprehensive information on the tournament rules and the regional finals schedule, please refer to the following resources:

* **Tournament Rules:** Detailed guidelines and regulations for "The Road to Al Ain" can be found here: [The Road to Al Ain Rules](https://playbook.checkmate.live/echess-rulesets/the-road-to-al-ain)
* **Regional Finals Schedule:** For local times and detailed scheduling of the regional finals, please visit: [Regional Finals Time Table](https://playbook.checkmate.live/echess-rulesets/the-road-to-al-ain/regional-finals-time-table)

These links provide all necessary information to prepare for the upcoming events.

***

#### **Finals Schedule**

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th></th><th width="147"></th><th width="197"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Region</strong></td><td><strong>Date</strong></td><td><strong>Sydney (AEDT)</strong></td><td><strong>UTC Time (GMT)</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Asia &#x26; Oceania (AO)</strong></td><td>Dec 7, 2024</td><td>7:00 PM Saturday</td><td>8:00 AM Saturday</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Americas (AM)</strong></td><td>Dec 7, 2024</td><td>12:00 PM Sunday</td><td>1:00 AM Sunday</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Open</strong></td><td>May 25, 2025</td><td>9:00 PM AEST  (Sun)</td><td>11:00 PM AEST  (Sun)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Grand Final</strong></td><td>Jun 15, 2025</td><td>9:00 PM AEST </td><td>11:00 PM AEST  (Sun)</td></tr></tbody></table>

***

#### **Important Notes**

**Age and Passport Requirements**

* Players must be at least **13 years old** by the date of the online event to participate.
* You must meet the minimum age requirement to create a full (non-underage) Checkmate Live account in your respective territory.

**Fair Play and Accurate Ratings**

All new players began with a **1500 Checkmate Live platform rating**. However, your actual competitive rating will only be finalised after completing **30 placement games**.

* If your **FIDE or platform rating** significantly differs from your Checkmate Live rating, it may trigger the anti-cheat system.
* Completing the placement games ensures accurate ratings, reducing unnecessary anti-cheat triggers.

<figure><img src="/files/30eUx12BdwS7jQBVGXKy" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

**30-Game Requirement:**

* Unrated Players must complete **30 Blitz games** to establish their Checkmate Live rating.
* This can be achieved by:
  * Playing the computer.
  * Playing with a mate.
  * Competing against online opponents.
  * **Participating in the Open this weekend** for faster completion.
* **Note:** Syncing your FIDE ID or  completing the 30 games are **one-time requirements**.

***

#### **Arbiter Mode for Supervised Matches**

All matches in the Regional Finals will use **Checkmate Live’s** [**Arbiter Mode**](/help/arbiter-mode.md) to ensure fair and transparent competition.

* **Webcam Requirement:** If your webcam is not enabled, you will not be able to log into the tournament lobby.
* **Screen Sharing and Audio:** Permissions must be enabled to allow arbiter monitoring during matches.<br>

Technical requirements can be found [here](/gameplay-and-features/ladders-and-tournaments/tournament-requirements.md).&#x20;

***

#### **Pro Pass Issuance**

Once your **KYC**, **FIDE ID (if applicable)**, and **Fair Play reviews** are successfully completed:

* A **3-month Pro Pass** will be issued.
* If you already hold a Pro Pass, the additional 3 months will be added to your subscription.

This pass confirms your participation and provides access to Pro-level features for the competition.

***

#### **PC Requirements**

To ensure a smooth experience, your PC must meet the following minimum requirements:

* **Operating System:** Windows 10 (64-bit) or macOS 10.15 or later
* **Processor:** Intel Core i3 or equivalent
* **RAM:** 4 GB minimum (8 GB recommended)
* **Browser:** Latest version of Google Chrome or Firefox
* **Internet Speed:** Minimum of 10 Mbps for stable connectivity
* **Webcam and Microphone:** Required for supervised matches

More information about one line supervised game and our Arbiter mode can be [found here.](https://playbook.checkmate.live/tournament-requirements)

***

#### **Have Questions?**

If you need help or have questions, feel free to reach out to us:

* Use the **live chat** available on our platform for immediate assistance: [Help Center](https://play.checkmate.live/help-center)


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://playbook.checkmate.live/echess-rulesets/road-to-al-ain-rule-set-revised/regional-finals-information.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.