Tournaments

Tournaments: Compete, Win, and Rise in the Ranks

Tournaments in ChessOnChain provide a structured and competitive environment where players can test their skills, win rewards and compete for an event. Whether you're a casual player looking for fun or a grandmaster aiming for prestige, tournaments offer various formats to suit different competition styles.

How Tournaments Work

Tournaments can be organized by players, communities, or ChessOnChain itself. Players can either host a tournament or join an existing event to compete for rewards, Checkmate NFTs, and leaderboard rankings.

Participation Requirements

  • Players must Join up for a tournament before the deadline.

  • Some tournaments may require ChessOnchain Legacy NFTs as an entry requirements ( Whitelisted Tournament.

  • Invitational tournaments may require NFT ownership or a direct invite ( Whitelisted or Closed Tournaments.

Types of Tournaments

Open Tournaments (Free-for-All)

  • Open to all players with no entry fee.

  • Players compete in a knockout format (Swiss and other formats coming soon) .

  • Rewards include tokens, NFTs, and leaderboard ranking points.

Closed Tournaments (Exclusive Access)

  • Only selected players or NFT holders can join.

  • Organizers can send invitations to top-ranked players or community members.

  • Offers Custom rewards than open tournaments.

Whitelisted Tournaments (NFT gated Chess event)

  • Players own Legacy ChessOnChain NFTs for the Blockchain on which the tournament is hosted as an entry requirement.

  • The total staked amount forms the prize pool.

Example Tournament Formats

Blitz Showdown (Fast-Paced Chess)

🔹 Format: 5-minute blitz games. 🔹 Entry: Free for all. 🔹 Rewards: Top 3 players win tokens and an exclusive NFT.

Grandmaster Invitational (Elite Players Only)

🔹 Format: 16-player knockout tournament. 🔹 Entry: Invite-only (Legacy NFT holders). 🔹 Rewards: $DOT token prize pool + leaderboard points.

High-Stakes Arena (Stake-Based (Coming soon))

🔹 Format: 32-player double elimination. 🔹 Entry: 200 COC token stake per player. 🔹 Prize Pool: 90% of total stake is distributed among top 3 players.

🛠️ Future Tournament Features

ChessOnChain plans to enhance the tournament experience with: Automated Smart Contract Tournament Management. Automated Reward distribution and Management Cross-Chain Tournament Entry, allowing players from different blockchains to compete. Real-Time Streaming & Live Commentary for major events. Seasonal Championships, where top-ranked players battle for grand prizes.


🔗 Get Involved in ChessOnChain Tournaments

  • 📅 Check Tournaments – Stay updated on upcoming events.

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  • 🎟️ Register for an Event – Join a tournament and prove your skills.

  • 🏆 Host Your Own Tournament – Contact us on Telegram to Host your own event

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