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Play chessWin real crypto
Play chess inside Telegram. Practice free against Stockfish, work through 100 Academy levels, and earn one Mystery Box after three qualifying games. Optional USDT matches pay 95% of the combined pot to the winner’s app balance.
Free to startPlay 3 qualifying games to earn one Mystery BoxRewards: XP, an XP boost, or a profile border
Free CoachPractice against Stockfish3 gamesEarn one free Mystery BoxIn-app rewardsXP, XP boost, or profile border100 levelsLearn chess tactics in the Academy95% of potWinner share in an optional wager match
Free CoachPractice against Stockfish3 gamesEarn one free Mystery BoxIn-app rewardsXP, XP boost, or profile border100 levelsLearn chess tactics in the Academy95% of potWinner share in an optional wager match
01 / Why players choose Web3ChessFree practice · Clear pot split
Turn your chess rating into real crypto: 95% pot payouts
Start with free chess practice and a three-game Mystery Box challenge. If you choose an optional USDT wager match, the winner receives 95% of the combined pot in their app balance.
Start for free with Free Coach, a computer opponent. Complete three qualifying games to reveal XP, a 24-hour XP boost, or a gold profile border. No deposit is needed.
For an eligible, decided USDT match, the winner receives 95% of the combined pot in their app balance. The remaining 5% covers platform and referral fees.
Pick a stake in the lobby, play on the board, and check your result. The Academy is one tab away for puzzles and lessons.
Example screens from the Mini App
Sample names and balances
Not live data
Choose a stakeA $5.00 stake shows a $9.50 payout if you win.
Play on the boardShown: free practice with Free Coach, a computer opponent.
See your resultWinner receives 95% of the pot, including their stake.
Train in the AcademyPuzzles, lessons and a daily challenge.
02 / Online chess matchmakingChoose your pace · See the rules
Global ArenaOnline opponents · optional USDT stakes
Challenge rivals worldwide Play at your pace
Choose a time control and an available stake before an optional wager match. Both stakes are held during play; the result determines a winner credit or a refund.
Equal stakes
Both players commit the same USDT amount before a wager match begins.
Server-validated moves
The game server validates moves and records the match result.
Clear settlement
A decided match credits the winner’s in-app balance with 95% of the combined pot.
03 / Telegram and wallet infrastructureIn-app balances · Separate withdrawals
Telegram Mini AppPlay without a separate download
Play in Telegram, track rewards in app
Open Web3Chess in Telegram without a separate download. Follow the wallet instructions for USDT deposits; match settlement updates your app balance, while withdrawals use a separate confirmation flow.
USDT deposits
Follow the reference instructions
Send the supported asset with the unique reference shown in Wallet so the platform can identify your deposit.
Telegram access
No separate app download
Open the chess Mini App from Telegram and start with Free Coach practice.
Withdrawal confirmation
Check status in Wallet
Withdrawals follow a separate request and confirmation process; an in-app winner credit is not an on-chain transfer.
Every piece follows identical rules. No pay-to-win cards, no unfair boosts. Only your preparation, your clock management, and your board vision determine who takes the pot.
Server game state
Authoritative server moves
The game server validates moves and records match results, keeping the authoritative state outside the browser.
Server-validated moves
Rated opponents
Fair ELO matchmaking
Choose a time control and available wager tier before entering an online match. Check the match terms before committing a stake.
Time controls
Stakes
Results
Clear pot split
Instant 95% pot settlement
Both players commit equal USDT before play. After a decided result, the winner receives 95% of the combined pot in their app balance.
Master opening principles. Spot game-ending forks and pins. Calculate endgame conversions. Train against the Stockfish engine anytime without risking crypto.
Play chess for money: USDT stakes and 95% winner pot
Both players stake equal USDT. No luck or pay-to-win cards — only tactical chess. After a decided result, the winner receives 95% of the combined pot in their app balance.
Turn Free Coach chess games into a focused three-game drill. Use an original opening position to practise spotting a threat and checking your response.
The essentials on practice, stakes, deposits, and fair play.
Can I play chess for free on Web3Chess?
Free Coach practice and tactical puzzles are free. Matches against other players use USDT stakes starting at 1 USDT. You can explore the Academy and practise before deciding whether to play a wager match.
How does a wager match work and who gets the pot?
Both players commit equal stakes from their platform balances. In a decided match, 95% of the combined pot is credited to the winner’s balance, with 3% allocated to the platform and 2% to the referral pool. Draw handling follows the match rules. You can lose your stake. Wager matches are 18+.
How do I deposit funds to play?
Open Wallet in the Mini App and follow the current deposit instructions. Platform deposits use USDT on GRAM with your unique reference comment. Check the token, network, reference, and any displayed fee before sending. Buying or swapping assets into your personal wallet does not automatically credit your Web3Chess balance.
How fast are withdrawals processed?
A match result first credits your platform balance. To move funds to your wallet, request a withdrawal and follow the confirmation instructions in the bot chat. Some requests require additional review. Processing and network conditions affect timing; a completed transfer can be checked on Tonviewer.
How does Web3Chess approach fair play?
Web3Chess validates all legal moves deterministically on the server, maintains tamper-proof clocks, and actively monitors gameplay with statistical engine-correlation heuristics. Outside engine assistance is strictly prohibited in real matches. Check the Fair Play page for full integrity guidelines.
What are the age and legal requirements to play?
Wager matches are for players aged 18 and older and are subject to local availability and rules. Check the terms and in-app eligibility requirements before playing for a stake. Free Coach practice is available without committing a stake.
The Board Is Set
Your next rival is waiting in Telegram
Start with a free practice game. When you are ready, review the rules and choose whether to enter an eligible USDT match.
