09/08/2024
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We're stoked to announce that the early release of Checkmate Live is now open for play!
๐ https://www.checkmate.live/
We have some tournaments on today and tomorrow.
This weekend's tournaments are to test our Swiss mode and platform. Next weekend we will be testing Swiss and Knockout tournaments
๐ญ Throughout August and September, we're hosting a smorgasbord of test tournaments. It's your chance to help us iron out the kinks and score some sweet, sweet loot and fill your bags. Consider it a warm-up before we start dishing out the big bucks!
Your feedback during early release will help us perfect the ultimate chess battleground. Ready to co-create chess history? Get ready to play and profit from your skills! ๐ฅ๐
๐ What's New:
๐ก๏ธ Our anti-cheat system, Sixth-i, has been fully implemented
โก Compete this weekend in blitz, bullet, and rapid tournaments at any skill level
๐ฐ In-game currency and avatars are up for grabs
Think of it as a dress rehearsal where you're the star. You're getting an exclusive backstage pass to help forge the future of competitive chess!
๐ What's waiting for you:
๐ท๏ธ Claim Your Gamertag: Stake your claim on the Checkmate Live leaderboard
๐คผ Challenge Your Mates: Settle rivalries or forge new alliances
โ๏ธ Play Fair, Play Hard: Experience Sixth-i, our AI anti-cheat co-pilot (it's a game-changer!)
๐ค Bot Battles: Level up against our AI opponents
๐ FIDE ID Sync: Flex your pro status with one-click FIDE ID integration
๐ How to Get Started:
๐ Register: ๐ https://www.checkmate.live/
โ๏ธ Play a game to unlock your profile and level up
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Join a tournament, rock up on the day to play and win some loot
๐ Go pro by syncing your FIDE ID
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Mark your Calendar:
๐Today: Early Access kicks off
๐ September: We drop our competitive calendar and some news about our token
๐ October: Alpha Pack, Mystery Box
๐ November: Season One launches with a bang!
Whether you're a casual pawn pusher or a grandmaster in the making, we've got tournaments and rewards that'll make your head spin. It's time to earn those bragging rights (and that sweet, sweet USDC)! ๐ธ
๐ฎ Coming Soon:
๐ฃ๏ธ Feature testing before the Alpha Pack drop
๐บ We are hosting some streamers and guests over the next couple of months and will be hosting AMAs
๐ Updated user docs and new features including Battle Mode, Marketplace for trading
๐ฎ Preparation for our first Arcade and Pro seasons
๐ Official Asian Chess Federation rated tournaments will be coming online
๐ Upcoming Features before Season One:
๐ก๏ธ Battle Mode
๐ Ladders and Leagues
๐ฅ Squad Play
๐จ UI Selection
๐ก Broadcast Mode
๐ Marketplace
๐ญ Next Gen Avatars
๐บ๏ธ Check out our roadmap to see what features are coming when:
https://playbook.checkmate.live/roadmap
We're eager to hear your feedback and suggestions as we continue to improve the Checkmate Live experience.
Let's play some chess! โ๏ธ๐
