# Fair Play or No Play

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)<br>

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS), [Australian Artificial Intelligence Institute](https://www.uts.edu.au/research/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.<br>

### 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.

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