Question 1

How to register for The Road to Al Ain The Echess Championship

Accepted Answer

The Echess Championship: The Road to Al Ain

How to Join the The Road to Al Ain

The Echess Championship: The Road to Al Ain is your chance to compete for a $60,000 prize pool and secure a spot in the Grand Final in Al Ain, UAE! Follow these steps to get started and make your move.

Key Information

Event Info: Learn more about the championship and key dates here.
Ruleset: Review the official rules before competing.
Fair Play Policy: Understand the guidelines to ensure a fair competition.

How to Register

Click “Play Now” at Checkmate Live.
Create an account if you’re new to the platform.
Join a tournament in the Tournament section. Your region will be determined based on the country you registered under.
Stay updated by joining our Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/k2hUgM5tSE.

On Game Day

Player support and updates will be provided through our Discord channel. Make sure you're connected and ready!
Check In: Be prepared to **check in 5 minutes

Question 2

Reporting Cheating or a Breach of Community Rules

Accepted Answer

Hey there! While we want everyone to have fun, sometimes you need to report behavior that breaks our community rules. Here's how our reporting system works. Please note: Checkmate Live is currently in Alpha, and your feedback is helping to shape our workflow.

What Happens to Reports?

Tournament Reports: Fast-tracked during the Fair Play review window for quick action.
Other Reports: Handled based on the severity of the issue.
Careful Review: All reports are reviewed by our Moderation and Fair Play teams.

For details, review our Fair Play Policy: Fair Play Policy

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How to Make a Report

Found an Issue in Your Game?

Head to your Profile > My Games.
Click "Review" for the specific game in question.
Hover over your opponent’s profile.
Hover over your opponent’s profile and click "Report"

Spotted Something Else?

Find the player through the Leaderboard, Tournaments, or Search.
Visit their Profile.
Click "Report Player."

What Can I Report?

Abuse:

Abusive or threatening remarks
Discriminatory or racist remarks
Doxxing
Sexual harassment
Unsportsmanlike behavior

Fair Play:

Cheating
Game abandonment / stalling
Match-fixing
Rating manipulation
Smurfing
Suspected pre-arranged dr

Question 3

The tournament ended and I did not qualify, what’s next?

Accepted Answer

Firstly, thank you for participating and being part of Checkmate Live’s community! We hope you enjoyed the experience.

Don’t worry if you didn’t qualify—you’ll have more opportunities! Check out our Tournament Page here:
👉 https://play.checkmate.live/tournaments

Explore the upcoming tournaments over the next few weeks. We have more U2000 tournaments, as well as U2300 and Open tournaments with plenty of exciting prizes still up for grabs!

To stay updated on all future tournaments and announcements, join our Discord channel:
👉 https://discord.com/invite/yxqcENtYTZ

Question 4

Why is it not allowing me to join a tournament?

Accepted Answer

If you're unable to join a tournament on Checkmate Live, it may be due to one of the following reasons:

Eligibility Criteria Not Met:

ELO Rating: Some tournaments have specific ELO rating requirements. If your rating doesn't fall within the specified range, you won't be able to register.
Regional Restrictions: Certain tournaments are limited to players from specific regions. Ensure that your account's region matches the tournament's requirements.

Registration Period Closed:

Tournaments have designated registration periods. If the registration has closed, you won't be able to join. Keep an eye on upcoming tournaments and register within the specified timeframe.

Division Qualifiers:

Each division offers multiple qualifiers. If you've missed one, don't worry—additional qualifiers are scheduled. Check the tournament schedule and join the next available qualifier.

More Info

For detailed information on tournament requirements and schedules, please refer to the Rules section in the Checkmate Playbook.

If you continue to experience issues or have further questions, please reach out to us on Discord or via Chat, which can be found in our Help Centre. We're here to assist you!

**Rule Set **

In the "Road to Al Ain" tournament, participants have the flexibility to join qualifiers that match or exceed their current rating

Question 5

How do I sync my FIDE ID?

Accepted Answer

FIDE ID SYNC

Q: How do I sync my FIDE ID?

<h1 id="fideidsync">FIDE ID SYNC</h1> FIDE Player Requirements for the Road to Al Ain: <ul> <li>Compete under your real name</li> <li>Real name is collected during FIDE ID sync and visible to tournament admins and the public</li> <li>Comply with FIDE Laws of Chess and Fair Play Rules for Online Competitions with Supervision</li> </ul> How to Sync Your FIDE ID: <ol> <li>Go to settings by clicking your profile picture (PFP).</li> <li>Click on the "Security" tab.</li> <li>Verify via KYC</li> <li>Verify your FIDE ID.</li> </ol> Once complete, your Fair Play score will increase, and you'll be ready for FIDE token-gated events. <a href="https://playbook.checkmate.live/echess-rulesets/fide-id-sync">Click here</a> to view a short video. If you require further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us.

FIDE Player Requirements for the Road to Al Ain:

Compete under your real name
Real name is collected during FIDE ID sync and visible to tournament admins and the public
Comply with FIDE Laws of Chess and Fair Play Rules for Online Competitions with Supervision

How to Sync Your FIDE ID:

Go to settings by clicking your profile picture (PFP).
Click on the "Security" tab.
Verify via KYC
Verify your FIDE ID.

Once complete, your Fair Play score will increase, and you'll be ready for FIDE token-gated events.

Click here to view a short video. If you require further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Question 6

How does your anti-cheat work and what do you do to prevent cheating?

Accepted Answer

You will find all the information about our anti-cheating system and how we tackle the cheating problem in here: https://www.checkmate.live/anti-cheat

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