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Refer a mate and earn
Calling all players, teams, federations, influencers, media and content creators: Apply soon to be a mate and earn up to 20% when someone uses your link or code to purchase an Alpha Pack or early supporter pro pass.
Who is it for?
We're looking for like-minded creators, players, teams, federations and influences who regularly publish unique content to an established audience of 5K or more. We believe our mates play a key role in helping us establish a strong foundation of fan and core community support. We're looking for mates from all content-creation backgrounds and experience levels who want to share in the upside, share the love and help to accelerate chess as an esport.
Players
Support your passion for play with your first chance to earn.
Clubs and Teams
Squad up, refer and earn a share of the upside to accelerate chess as an esport.
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Federations
Raise awareness and funds for your Federation to support your players.
Bloggers, newsletters and writers
Monetize your content by adding affiliate links and Checkmate ads to your articles newsletters and posts.
Influencers
Social media influencers can earn by sharing their love for Checkmate with their followers.
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Tiktokers and Streamers
Make great content and get rewarded by your fans no matter what platform you prefer to play on.
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Media Networks
Earn from your audience when you add affiliate links and ads to your news outlets, podcasts, and news aggregators.
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Collab and Degen Partners
Play the game and activate your community.
How it works
Apply to be a mate
To apply, visit this form and answer a few questions about you, your audience, and your plan for promotion.
Share the checkmate love
Once approved, you’ll receive a unique affiliate link to share in your social, blog, stream or site content.
Get paid
When a referral signs up and makes a purchase you’ll earn up to 20% when they purchase a lil'mate or pro pass, with no limits to how much you can earn.
What you get
Allowlist spots
To apply, visit this form and answer a few questions about you, your audience, and your plan for promotion.
MediaKit
Once approved, you’ll receive a unique affiliate link to share in your social, blog, stream or site content.
Giveaways
Mates with more than 100K followers will be provided giveaways to support their campaign.
