> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://playbook.checkmate.live/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://playbook.checkmate.live/gameplay-and-features/play-modes.md).

# Play Modes

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