Purpose of ChessFish

From the ChessFish Whitepaper:

“The purpose of ChessFish is to serve as a neutral intermediary between two or more parties wishing to play chess while betting cryptocurrency on the outcome.”¹

ChessFish: An Innovative Chess Platform

Why ChessFish When There Are Sites like Lichess.com and Chess.com?

ChessFish stands apart. It's a platform where users can compete in chess for money, but in a completely trustless manner.² It's only at the highest levels that chess players get the opportunity to play for money in tournaments.

Problems of Traditional Chess Platforms and Chess Associations

• Withheld Payments: Instances like grandmasters being withheld payment of up to $20k USD (opens in a new tab) while participating in FIDE sanctioned tournaments highlight the issues of current tournaments.
• Centralization Issues: Problems such as the controversial banning of players based on their nationality (opens in a new tab) by top chess organizations like FIDE and the banning of certain national flags on Chess.com (opens in a new tab).
• Political Interference: Historical examples like Bobby Fischer being indicted for participating in a tournament (opens in a new tab) in violation of sanctions.

ChessFish's Mission

• Beyond Politics: ChessFish aims to transcend chess from being a political game. It advocates for the right of every player to participate in tournaments without facing barriers for political, cultural, or racial reasons.
• Trustless Environment: ChessFish is dedicated to empowering players to enjoy chess in a trustless environment, free from the complications of centralization.