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Checkmate is a vertically integrated game publisher focused on competitive play
Checkmate was dreamt up by a few mates during the pandemic. Being a competitive bunch we figured that with our joint skills, new tech and a few tweaks we could accelerate online speed chess as an esport. After a flurry of activity and R&D we realised we had to focus on fair play first before venturing further.
The acquisition of SzuperChess, frequently compared to a Chess-adapted Zoom, was a defining moment in fulfilling Checkmate's mission, notably enhancing our position against online cheating. Since its launch in 2020, SzuperChess gained recognition for its innovative AI and computer vision system, which leveraged player's webcams to guarantee match integrity. This pioneering approach earned SzuperChess numerous nominations for European Startup and technology awards
Secured exclusive partnerships with the Asian Chess Federation and Arab Esports Federation, designating Checkmate as their exclusive tournament platform,data, and broadcast partner. These partnerships encompass 73 national chess and esports federations, effectively covering a significant portion of the global chess and esports community.
Checkmate.live forged a strategic partnership with Tencent Cloud, marking a significant milestone. This alliance united Checkmate's innovative online chess platform with Tencent Cloud's expertise in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, anti-cheat measures, gaming, and extended reality (XR). This collaboration sets the stage for advancements in fair play and immersive broadcasting, and a range of future collaborations to accelerate the game.
Checkmate.live is honored to have been awarded 'Best Competitive Play Focused Game Publisher 2023 - Australia' at the Innovation in Business, Gaming and Development Awards 2023.
After a few stops, starts and pivots and more mates leaning in, we ironed out all the boss level kinks including dealing with cheats. More than just a game, Checkmate.live is about social play with its in-platform video conferencing and community features. Get ready to compete and ensure every move counts as you battle for glory, cash, credits, and collectibles. From arcade to competitive play, we reward your skills and ensure your mates play fair.
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We are on a mission to accelerate online speed chess as an esport. As individuals, we all have different attitudes, beliefs, skills and values. As a team, we don't ask people to set aside their values, we share an ethos, which guides our behaviour and decision-making. This is best summed up by the word Mateship, an Australian and New Zealand cultural value that embodies equality, fairness, frankness, loyalty and friendship.
As mates, we work as a team and operate united by the principle of Ekecheiria and Tolerance which embodies our platforms first principles.
We are committed to providing incentives and rewards to users for participating and contributing to the platform's growth.
We are committed to promoting fair play by ensuring that all participants have access to opportunities and compete fairly.
Fair play, tolerance and good sportsmanship must be promoted at all times.
