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All players start with 1500 default elo, how do I know I’m not playing with a player over 2000 elo?

Since Checkmate Live is new (and in alpha)**, all players are starting fresh. Your rating on Checkmate Live is the official rating we use for tournaments.

For Asian Chess Federation events and FIDE-rated events, your FIDE rating is your start rating and will be used accordingly.

To ensure fair competition:

FIDE players must sync their FIDE ID prior to the regional finals.
Players must complete a KYC (Know Your Customer) process to qualify for regional finals.
You must play 30 games on Checkmate Live before entering Checkmate Live Pro matches, regardless of your FIDE rating.

If a player is found to have violated the rules—such as participating in a U2000 tournament while being over 2000 Elo—they will not receive prizes and may be suspended or banned.

Learn more about our Fair Play & Anti-Cheating Policy:
👉 https://playbook.checkmate.live/fair-play/fair-play-policy

Updated on: 23/11/2024

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