Inner Circle

Explore Checkmate's Inner Circle program. Learn about exclusive benefits, early access features, and how to join this elite chess community.

The Alpha Inner Circle is an exclusive private sale offering available by invitation only. It's designed for Checkmate’s earliest supporters, providing early access to the Alpha Pack, extra perks, and mate rates.

AKA: It’s an opportunity to look after our mates who have had our back.

What is the Inner Circle Alpha Pass?

It's 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.

Additional entitlements include:

• 40% off the public sale price.

• A 20% commission on all referrals they make for the pre-sale and public sale.

• The opportunity to open your Alpha Pack the day before the pre-sale.

• The opportunity to open their Alpha Drop the day before the pre-sale reveal.

• Automatic whitelisting for the pre-sale and future drops.

• An exclusive Inner Circle Alpha badge.

• An exclusive Inner Circle discord channel to bust our chops

As an Inner Circle holder, you can resell your Alpha Avatar and will still retain your AAA Allowlist access. However, you must hold an Avatar to be entitled to future drops.

How many are available?

There are only 3728 Inner Circle Alpha Passes across six classes:

Class	Alpha Inner Circle Sale	Drop Weighting	Total Alpha Packs	Holdbacks	Total Avatars
King	88	6	664	224	888
Queen	88	6	664	224	888
Rook	888	4	5664	224	5888
Knight	888	3	5664	224	5888
Bishop	888	2	5664	224	5888
Pawn	888	1	7664	1224	8888
	3728		25984		28328

How do we get a spot?

The Inner Circle Private Sale is invitation-only. You're either a mate who has supported us in the past, during the development phase, or you're a mate of a mate who has been introduced to the inner circle.

Is there a limit on how many we can buy?

There is no limit to the number you can buy; however, the offer is on a first-come, first-served basis. So while it might be fashionable to be late, you might miss out on the party if you delay when you receive your invite.

What guarantee do I have that the Alpha Pack will be delivered?

Well, you have our word, but if that’s not enough, you can choose to insure your Avatar during checkout. All Avatars and Passes are linked to smart contracts that ensure your benefits, perks, and rights are delivered. During checkout, you can opt to take out Avatar Insurance on your pass or pack.

Can I sell my Avatar or Alpha Pack?

Absolutely, once the Mystery Box Drop has occurred. This is to protect the value of the assets for all holders. You can also buy additional Alpha Packs during the pre-sale, which can be sold immediately.

Why can't I get the Alpha Pack straight away?

The Inner Circle Alpha Pass is an early offer for mates while we complete the Avatar 3D Models for the Alpha Pack. Between us, the Avatars have been a royal pain; we were well ahead of the curve when we dreamed up their utility and wanting each one to be unique. We’ve well and truly cracked that egg now, and the art team is in full swing. All six classes will be complete by the time of the pre-sale.

When you drop the Participation Token, what is the Allocation for Alphas? The Alpha drop allocation will be within industry norms as outlined in the Participation Token section.