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# Enter a tournament

Checkmate Live offers a range of in-house and Echess tournaments—from free entry to paid events—featuring head-to-head battles and squad competitions. Prize pools include loot, rankings, tokens, and USDC; event access is determined by your battle pass, event type, and host.

<figure><img src="/files/LTfTm9rbTgNYfbolSSxB" alt=""><figcaption><p>Tournament Schedule - join, watch and check tournament results</p></figcaption></figure>

### How to Join:

1. **Visit the Tournament Section:**\
   Choose from daily, weekly, or monthly tournaments that fit your schedule.
2. **Select “Join” and You’re In:**\
   Once you click “Join,” you'll receive a notification confirming your registration and a reminder 1 hour before the event begins.
3. **Review the Details:**\
   Be sure to read the entry requirements and rules for the event—whether it’s an automated event or an online supervised tournament.
4. **Know the Policies and rules:**\
   All players must be familiar with the [tournament requirements](/gameplay-and-features/ladders-and-tournaments/tournament-requirements.md) and our [Fair play policy](/fair-play/fair-play-or-no-play/fair-play-policy.md). [Age restrictions](/account-management/age-restrictions.md) and Zero-tolerance rules apply for Competitive Play.

<figure><img src="/files/cuKWBrCa4l6RLqOpcORt" alt=""><figcaption><p>Tournament Page - read the tournament entry requirements </p></figcaption></figure>

### Tournament Types

* **Arcade**\
  Automated  tournaments for loot.
* **Pro**\
  Pro pass required or pay per play. Automated and online supervised tournaments offering rewards in loot and USDC.
* **Echess**\
  Pro pass or Echess required. Echess events adhering to FIDE Fair Play Rules for online competitions with supervision.

### Things to Know:

* **FIDE Rated Players:**\
  FIDE rated players should sync their ID to avoid triggering our anti-cheat system and can skip the 30-game placement requirement.
* **Unrated Players:**\
  You need to play 30 placement games to unlock tournament access for the corresponding speed control. *Example:* For a 3+2 tournament, you need to play 30 games of Blitz.
* **Token Gating:**\
  Tournaments may be locked based on pass type, age, location, token, or DLC.
* **Getting Paid:**
  * **In-Game Currency & Loot Rewards:**\
    Crowns and DLC are automatically credited for automated tournaments, unless specified otherwise in the tournament ruleset.
  * **Pro-Pass & Arcade Pass Rewards:**\
    These rewards are added at the conclusion of the Fair Play window for applicable tournaments.
  * **USDC Payouts:**\
    To receive USDC, you need to register a [web3 wallet](/account-management/wallets.md) and complete KYC.
* **No Show Policy:**\
  If you are unable to play, make sure to quit the tournament. Checkmate Live's Fair Play policy applies—a no show will appear on your profile and impact your fair play score.

{% hint style="warning" %}
The Checkmate Live tournament engine is currently being updated. You will notice changes over the next few weeks, including the new lobby system for players. For now, events will start 5 minutes after the lobby opens.
{% endhint %}

### Have fun, play hard, compete to win!  <br>


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