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.