Getting Started Guide

Last updated · July 24, 2026

Step 1 · Create your account

Sign up from the landing page with email or Google. Choose a username and accept the Terms of Service. You must be 18 or older to play for stakes.

Step 2 · Complete placement

Play three placement games as White against Stockfish. These games are free and set your starting ELO. Finish all three before deposits or matchmaking unlock.

Step 3 · Link wallet & deposit

Connect a Solana wallet and deposit SOL to your in-app balance. Start with enough to cover your preferred stake tier ($5 through $100) plus a small buffer.

Step 4 · Play your first staked game

Open Play, select a stake, and click Find Match or create a challenge link. Both players' stakes move to escrow when the game begins.

Games use a five-minute clock with two seconds added after each move. Win by checkmate, timeout, or opponent resignation.

Step 5 · After the game

Staked games enter a short post-game review. Winners receive 95% of the pot to their balance once review completes. Check Leaderboard and Community to track results and platform activity.

Quick tips

Queue at the stake you can afford consistently. Use challenge links to play friends at the same tier. Read the Fair Play policy and Responsible Gaming page before raising stakes.