Fair Play Requirements

Understand Checkmate's fair play requirements for online chess. Learn about necessary equipment, monitoring systems, and player responsibilities during tournaments.

• Players must use a web or mobile camera for games where indicated

• A desktop computer and web camera is required for PRO match playoffs and finals

• Headphones are not allowed at any stage of PRO matches

• Players must have played 30 games to obtain their Checkmate rating before participating in PRO tournaments

• Players must use the Checkmate in-game video and consent to share their screen if requested by the admin and permit all Checkmate access permission for monitoring of the game

• Players must be KYC-verified for PRO matches

• Any breaches of Checkmates Fair play policies will result in the appropriate sanctions, fines or bans.