Fair Play

Fair Play at Full Throttle

At Checkmate, it's Fair Play or No Play. Period. Let's all make fair play our mission!

Why Fair Play Matters

Why are we so obsessed with fair play? Simple: it makes chess more fun for everyone. When you know you're facing a real opponent and their real skills, every move becomes more meaningful, every victory more satisfying, and every loss a genuine learning experience. That's the chess we love, and that's what we're committed to - fair play with an iron fist.

Sixth-i: AI-Powered Anti-Cheat

Meet Sixth-i, our AI anti-cheat mate. It's always watching, always learning, and never sleeping. But don't worry – it's not peeking at your device or ring. We're all about fair play without the creepy stuff, so you can focus on what really matters: enjoying your game, improving your skills, and competing to win.

  • Sixth-i stays in the cloud - no kernel-level shenanigans here

  • Co-developed with the Asian Chess Federation and Australian Artificial Intelligence Institute

  • Forged from decades of chess wisdom and esports innovation, refined through years of rigorous R&D

Our Fair Play Arsenal

At Checkmate, we're dead serious about fair play. Here's our anti-cheating toolkit:

  1. Sixth-i Co-pilot: Our AI assistant that spots even the subtlest cheating methods.

  2. Multi-Model AI: Sixth-i's got more than one trick up its sleeve to catch unfair play.

  3. Our Fair Play Lab's cooking up ways to catch even the sneakiest cheats.

  4. In-Game Video Monitoring: We've got computer vision that'd make Hollywood jealous.

  5. Human arbiters + Sixth-i co-pilots = A dream team against unfair play.

  6. We've teamed up with ACF and ESIC – a mighty fair play alliance to keep things squeaky clean.

  7. Fairplay Score System: From minor infractions to severe violations, we've got it all covered.

  8. Our community: Spot something fishy? Give us a shout! Your two eyes are as valuable as Sixth-i's.

Privacy: We've Got Your Back

  • No kernel-based anti-cheat, no zero ring access - we respect your digital space.

  • Web3 wallet = your unique ID (after we make sure you're human, of course).

  • Quantum Avatars let you play incognito. Be your alter ego, unless the tourney says otherwise!

FIDE Online Chess: No More Zoom Nightmares

For FIDE-rated games:

  • FIDE ID syncs automagically after KYC.

  • Easy multi-camera setup via QR code.

  • Straightforward screen sharing process.

These features are active only during tournaments and with your permission.

Our Fair Play Lab

At Checkmate, we're dead serious about fair play. Our Fair Play Lab is at the forefront of developing innovative anti-cheating technologies:

  1. Sixth-i Co-pilot: Designed in conjunction with the Australian Artificial Intelligence Institute (AAII) to identify subtle cheating methods, providing our team with evidence-based insights.

  2. Multi-Model AI: Built from the ground up to combat cheating, Sixth-i has more than one way to detect unfair play.

  3. Cutting-Edge Research: In collaboration with AAII, we will continue to refine our anti-cheating algorithms and R&D new features to level up Checkmate Live.

Australian Artificial Intelligence Institute (AAII)

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australian Artificial Intelligence Institute (AAII) is a world-leading research institute focused on advancing the theoretical foundations and algorithms of artificial intelligence. The institute's vision is to drive significant progress in AI-related areas, including computational intelligence, business intelligence, computer vision, data science, machine learning, brain-computer interface, bioinspired neural networks, and information systems.

Sixth-i: The Eager Student

  • Before hitting the competitive tournament scene, chalk up 30 games each in Bullet, Blitz, and Rapid.

  • Sixth-i's crunching numbers across games, tourneys, and seasons. It's building a fair play fortress, brick by brick.

New Kid on the Block: Let's Get Real

Chess champs, we're fresh out of the gate, and Murphy's Law is eyeing us:

  • Expect some players to poke our anti-cheat. (Bring it on!)

  • Sixth-i's smart, but green. Help it level up.

  • Spot a fishy move? Don't be shy, give us a nudge.

No sugar-coating here - building fair play central won't be without its speed bumps. But with you on board, we'll turn early snags into a cheat-proof fortress.

Alpha Platform Release

Expect some turbulence – we're still fine-tuning this bird. Hotfixes and maintenance pit stops will be required. We'll keep you informed of any changes or downtime.

Sweeps and Ban Waves

Heads up, speed demons! As the new kid on the block, we're expecting some mischief-makers to test our defences. Here's the deal:

  • We know banned players from other platforms might try their luck here. (Spoiler: Bad idea!)

  • Expect some speed bumps as we kick things off and Sixth-i flexes its muscles.

  • We'll be doing regular retrospective sweeps and ban waves to keep things fair.

Remember, just because you got away with it once, doesn't mean you're in the clear. Our Sixth-i Co-pilot is always watching, always learning, and always evolving. Play fair, or don't play at all!

Cheating Consequences

Zero tolerance means zero exceptions. Get caught, and you're looking at:

  • Tournament DQs

  • Prize forfeitures

  • Potential bans that'll make you wish you'd played fair

  • A not-so-fun chat with FIDE or/and ESIC

  • Potential legal consequences

  • Alpha and Pro players, you've got appeal rights.

Read more here about our Fair Play policy and anti-cheat.

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