Play Modes

Play by your own playbook and choose your mode of play.

Arcade Mode

Inspired by trading card games and free-to-play video games, our arcade mode allows players to collect limited edition collectable cards that can be battled, levelled up, fused, and traded.

Pro Mode

Pro Mode is a premium offering that unlocks exclusive tournaments, in-game items, new features along with its exclusive video conferencing feature. It's ideal for players at all skill levels who are serious about competitive play and want to compete for USDC.

Battle Mode

Prepare for intense battles in Checkmate's "Winner Takes All" mode. Stake your cards against opponents, and the victor claims all!

Scrim Mode A unrated arena where you can experiment, learn, and connect with other players. It's your go-to mode whether you're gearing up for competitive play, sharing your love for chess with viewers, or just looking for a friendly match.

Trade Mode To enhance your strategic play, Avatars, Avatar traits, skins and cards can be traded in the Checkmate marketplace; it's another reason to get strategic about your collecting and gameplay.

Competitive Mode

Checkmate's competitive mode is specifically tailored for FIDE-rated player. It strictly follows FIDE's rules for online chess and employs the Elo rating system.