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Play Chess.
Stake USDC.
Winner Takes It.

1v1 chess matches with USDC, secured by smart contracts.
The protocol pays the winner automatically. No custody. Pure skill.

Create a Match
0% Platform Custody
80% Winner Payout
<1s Settlement Time
ChessStake - Chess with crypto stakes
Simple Process

How It Works

Four steps to competitive chess with real stakes

1

Create Your Match

Choose your stake (1-10,000 USDC), time control, and preferred color. Your challenge goes live instantly.

Set Stake Choose Time Go Live
New Match
50 USDC
Blitz 5+3 | Random Color
2

Opponent Accepts

A worthy challenger matches your stake. Both players confirm, and the duel is set. No backing out now.

Match Found Stakes Confirmed
You
50 USDC
VS
Opp
50 USDC
3

Funds Secured On-Chain

100 USDC locked in a secure smart contract escrow. No platform custody. Fully transparent and verifiable.

Non-Custodial Audited Immutable
100 USDC
Locked in Escrow
Polygon Polygon Network
4

Winner Takes the Pot

Checkmate? Time out? Resignation? The smart contract instantly pays 80% to the winner. No disputes. No delays.

Instant Payout Automatic Secure
Victory!
Total Pot 100 USDC
You Receive 80 USDC
Protocol Fee (20%) 20 USDC
Paid Instantly
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Why ChessStake

Built Different

A platform designed for serious competitive players

Skill-Based Only

No luck. No randomness. Just chess. Your rating and performance determine your success.

Non-Custodial

The platform never holds your funds. Smart contracts handle everything. You stay in control.

On-Chain Escrow

Smart contracts enforce the rules. Transparent, verifiable, and tamper-proof.

Instant Payout

80% to the winner. 20% protocol fee. No delays. No disputes. Automatic settlement.

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USDC Stable Stakes

Stake in USDC. No volatility surprises. Know exactly what you're playing for.

Fair Play Enforced

Advanced anti-cheat detection. Play against verified humans. Cheaters get banned.

Flexible Options

Play Your Way

From micro stakes to high rollers. From bullet to classical.

Stake Levels
Micro Low Risk
$1 $5 $10
Win up to $16
Most Popular
Standard Balanced
$25 $50 $100
Win up to $160
High Roller Pro
$500 $1K $10K+
Win up to $16,000+
Custom amounts supported. Set any stake from $1 to $100,000.
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Time Controls

Bullet

1+0 1+1
Lightning fast. Pure instinct.
Fan Favorite

Blitz

3+0 3+2 5+3
Fast-paced tactical battles.

Rapid

10+5 15+10
Time to think. Room to plan.
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$1 - $100K Stake Range
1 - 15 min Game Duration
80% Winner Payout
Zero Custody

The Protocol Pays.
Not Us.

Your funds never touch our servers. Wallet-to-wallet, protected by immutable smart contracts.

Audited
On-Chain
Verified
Core Security

Wallet-to-Wallet

Funds transfer directly between player wallets. ChessStake never holds, touches, or has access to your USDC. True self-custody.

You
Direct
Winner

Smart Contract Escrow

Both players' stakes locked in audited, immutable code. Winner determined automatically. Zero human intervention.

Audited Code
Open Source
Immutable

Anti-Cheat Detection

Advanced move analysis, engine detection, and behavioral patterns. Cheaters are caught and banned. Fair play guaranteed.

Move Analysis Engine Detection Behavior Patterns

Transparent Rules

Every rule encoded in the smart contract. No hidden clauses. No surprises. Everything verifiable on-chain by anyone.

80% Winner Payout
20% Protocol Fee
View Smart Contract Read Documentation Fair Play Policy FAQ

Legal Notice & Compliance

Important information about this platform

18+
Adults Only Must be 18 years or older to participate
Skill-Based Competition Outcome determined by chess ability
Not Gambling No randomness, luck, or chance involved
Jurisdiction Aware Check your local laws before playing

Disclaimer: ChessStake is a skill-based competitive platform where players stake USDC on chess matches. This is not gambling and not an investment product. Players compete based purely on chess skill. Please play responsibly and only stake what you can afford to lose.

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Ready to Play

Your Move. Make It Count.

No sign up
Non-custodial
Instant payout
Start Playing How It Works
Smart Contract Audited
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USDC Stable No volatility
80% Payout To the winner