• Why is it not allowing me to join a tournament?

  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 PerioSome readers

• Can I see other players’ games?

  To view other players games on Checkmate Live, either ended or live games, follow these steps: Access the Schedule Tab: Navigate to the "Schedule tab" within the tournament you're in. Select the round: Select the round you want to check the game from. In case you want to watch live games, you have a filter on the top right "Live games" to find them easier. Expand each round's dropdown to see individual match outcomes. Check the game: When you find the gameFew readers

• Once joined, how does the flow of the tournament look like? Especially when playing from mobile?

  To ensure a smooth tournament experience on Checkmate Live, please follow these guidelines: Stay in the Tournament Lobby: After joining, remain in the tournament lobby. When a round begins, a "Join your game" button will appear. Click it to be directed to your game automatically. Refresh if Necessary: If your game doesn't start as expected and the "Join your game" button isn't visible, refresh the tournament lobby page. This action should display any ongoing games.Few readers

• How can I see the tournament’s results and standings in real time?

  To view real-time tournament results and standings on Checkmate Live, follow these steps: Access the Tournament Page: Navigate to the specific tournament you're interested in. View Results: Click on the "Schedules" tab. Expand each round's dropdown to see individual match outcomes. Check Standings: Select the "Standings" tab to view current rankings. Standings update in real-time as the tournament progresses, reflecting provisional results bFew readers

• Why Didn’t My Tournament Go the Full 9 Rounds?

  The tournament didn’t run for 9 rounds because the number of players was too small to justify it. In a Swiss system, the number of rounds is adjusted based on the number of players to ensure fair and meaningful competition. With fewer players, playing the full number of rounds is unnecessary and redundant.Few readers

• How can I join a tournament from mobile?

  To join a tournament on Checkmate Live using your mobile device, follow these steps: Access the Tournaments Page: Open your mobile browser and navigate to the Checkmate Live Tournaments page. Locate Available Tournaments: Scroll through the list to find a tournament you're interested in. Tap on the tournament card to read the rules and key details. Alternatively, tap the "Ready to Join" filter at the top tFew readers

• Will I be notified for the next round?

  The tournament flow is fully automated. We encourage you to stay on the lobby of the tournament before the next round starts, since a “join your game” button will appear automatically once the next round starts. If by any reason it doesn’t appear, just try to keep refreshing the site if you suspect the next round might have started because all other games are finished so far.Few readers

• Is there any break between rounds?

  Normally, there will be a really small break between round of around 1-2 minutes. However, if you round ended up late compared with others, it might happen that the next round starts automatically.Few readers

• How long do I need to wait till next round?

  In order to know when the next round starts: Access the tournament's lobby: Click into the tournament's main page. Go to the "Schedule" tab You will find the schedule tab next to the "Overview" button Check each round's start time on the right of the row in order to know when each of them will start. Important to consider. In case the time control includes addition of time, there might be any case where the game takes longer than expected. Also, in case aFew readers