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StartWhat Is ChessBit?Real-money chess decided by skill — how staking, fees, fair play and crypto payouts fit together.2 minStartYour First Staked GameFrom new account to first payout — the five steps to playing chess for money on ChessBit.2 minStartEarly Access & the WaitlistHow ChessBit's early access works — the waitlist, invite links, the Founding Member badge, and when launch happens.2 minStartResponsible PlayReal money means real risk — the limits ChessBit applies, the breaks you can take, and where to find help.2 minAccountsHow to Create a ChessBit AccountThree ways to sign up — email and password, an emailed login code, or a crypto wallet — and what you need to qualify.2 minAccountsHow to Change Your UsernameChange your ChessBit username from account settings — once every 14 days, 6–16 characters.1 minAccountsAccount Verification (KYC)Why ChessBit verifies players, when each level is required, and how the process works.2 minAccountsClosing Your AccountHow to close your ChessBit account and export your data — and what happens to your balance and records.2 minDepositsHow to Deposit CryptoA step-by-step guide to funding your ChessBit balance with BTC, ETH, LTC, SOL, TRX, BNB, USDT or USDC.2 minDepositsSupported Coins & NetworksThe coins you can deposit on ChessBit — BTC, ETH, LTC, SOL, TRX, BNB, USDT and USDC — and the networks they use.2 minDepositsMinimum & Maximum DepositsChessBit's $5 minimum deposit, the $10,000 single-transaction ceiling, and the per-level deposit limits.2 minDepositsDeposit Not Showing Up?What to check when a crypto deposit hasn't been credited to your ChessBit balance yet.2 minWithdrawalsHow to Withdraw Your WinningsWithdraw crypto from ChessBit to your own wallet — requirements, the email confirmation code, and what each status means.2 minWithdrawalsWithdrawal FeesChessBit's flat withdrawal fees per coin — currently between $0.25 and $0.75 — and how the fee is taken.1 minWithdrawalsWithdrawal Processing TimesHow long ChessBit withdrawals take — automatic processing, what triggers a manual review, and network confirmation times.2 minRewardsThe Referral ProgramEvery ChessBit account earns 12% of the platform fee its referrals generate — how links, holds and payouts actually work.2 minRewardsThe Loyalty Program (VIP Tiers)ChessBit's 11 loyalty tiers — weekly cashback up to 15%, lower platform fees, and one-time tier bonuses.2 minRewardsReward CampaignsLimited-time campaigns on the Rewards page — leaderboard events, reduced-fee windows and bonus promotions, each with its own rules.2 minGameplayGame Rules & Time ControlsChessBit's three time controls, how stakes and payouts work, and what happens on draws, disconnects and no-shows.2 minGameplayFair Play & ArgusHow ChessBit's fair-play system works — layered detection, escrowed winnings, human review, appeals, and what happens if you play a cheater.3 minGameplayMatchmaking & RatingsHow ChessBit matches players — compatibility scores, calibrated starting ratings, verified rating imports, and stake caps while your rating settles.2 minGameplayHow Tournaments WorkArena and Swiss tournaments on ChessBit — entry fees, freerolls, escrowed prize pools, and when prizes pay out.2 minKYCVerification Levels & LimitsChessBit's five verification levels, what each one asks for, and the exact deposit, withdrawal and stake limits they unlock.2 minKYCWhere ChessBit Is AvailableHow ChessBit's country availability works — open countries, acknowledgment countries, and where the platform is not served.2 minFixesCan't Log In?Fixes for the common ChessBit login problems — forgotten passwords, missing email codes, and 2FA lockouts.2 minFixesConnection Issues During GamesWhat happens when you disconnect mid-game, how the grace countdown works, and how to keep your connection solid.2 min
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