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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.**
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For **Asian Chess Federation events, Echess** and **FIDE-rated events**, your FIDE rating is your **start rating** and will be used accordingly.
Its important to Sync your FIDE ID to make sure you do not trigger our Anti-cheat. 

To ensure fair competition:

* **FIDE players** must sync their FIDE ID [here](https://play.checkmate.live/settings?tab=security) prior to the regional finals.
* All Players must complete a **KYC (Know Your Customer)** process [here](https://play.checkmate.live/settings?tab=security) to compete in the regional finals.
* You must play **30 games** on Checkmate Live before entering Checkmate Live **Pro matches**, regardless of your FIDE rating.

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