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How to Use ChessBlock

Welcome to ChessBlock! Follow this guide to start playing chess for real crypto stakes on the TON blockchain.

Getting Started

1 Install TON Wallet

TON Wallet is a cryptocurrency wallet that allows you to interact with blockchain applications.

Visit ton.org/wallets
Download the browser extension (Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Edge)
Create a new wallet or import an existing one
IMPORTANT: Save your seed phrase securely — never share it with anyone

2 Connect Your Wallet

Click the "Connect" button in the top right corner of ChessBlock.

Your wallet will popup asking for permission — click "Connect"
ChessBlock will automatically switch you to TON network
Your wallet address will appear in green when connected
Click your address anytime to disconnect

3 Get TON Tokens

You need TON (The Open Network's native token) to play games and pay transaction fees.

Buy TON on exchanges like Coinbase, Binance, or Kraken
Transfer TON to your wallet address
Make sure you're sending on the TON network (not Ethereum!)
Gas fees are typically less than $0.01 per transaction

💡 First Time Using Crypto?
Start small! You can play games with as little as 0.1 TON (~$0.50) to get comfortable with the system.

Playing Games

4 Choose Your Stake

On the homepage, pick your stake amount from the available options:

0.1 TON — Great for beginners (~$0.50)
0.5–1 TON — Most popular stakes
2–10 TON — Higher stakes for confident players

5 Create a Game

Select your stake amount
Click "Create Game"
Confirm the transaction in your wallet
Your stake is locked in the smart contract escrow
Wait for an opponent to join, or share the link

6 Join a Game

Click "View Available Games" on the homepage
Review the stake amount
Click "Join Game"
Confirm the matching stake transaction in your wallet
Game begins immediately

7 Play Your Game

Make moves by clicking pieces and valid destination squares
Your clock starts when it's your turn
You can resign anytime or offer a draw
Checkmate, resignation, or timeout ends the game

8 Receive Your Winnings

When you win:

The smart contract automatically releases funds
You receive 95% of the total pot (both stakes)
5% platform fee goes to ChessBlock
Winnings appear in your wallet instantly
No withdrawal process needed — it's automatic!

⚠️ Important Notes

• All transactions are final and recorded on blockchain
• Make sure you have enough TON for both stake and gas fees
• Never share your wallet seed phrase with anyone
• Start with small stakes until you're comfortable
• Games cannot be cancelled once both players have joined

Understanding Fees

Fee Structure

Platform Fee: 5% of total pot
Winner Gets: 95% of total pot
Gas Fees: Usually less than $0.01 (paid in TON)

Example:
• Player 1 stakes: 1 TON
• Player 2 stakes: 1 TON
• Total pot: 2 TON
• Winner receives: 1.90 TON
• Platform fee: 0.10 TON

Why TON?

ChessBlock is built on the TON blockchain because:

Lightning Fast — Transactions confirmed in ~2 seconds
Minimal Fees — Gas fees under $0.01 per transaction
Provably Fair — Every move recorded on blockchain
Transparent — All transactions publicly verifiable
Secure — Smart contracts ensure trustless payouts

Troubleshooting

🔌Wallet not connecting?

Make sure your wallet extension is installed and unlocked
Refresh the page and try again
Check that popup blockers aren't interfering

❌Transaction failed?

Make sure you have enough TON for both stake and gas fees
Wait a few seconds and try again
Check your transaction on TONScan

⏳Game not starting?

Verify your transaction was confirmed on TONScan
Refresh the page
Make sure opponent has also confirmed their transaction

Need More Help?
Check our Chess Rules and Winning Strategies sections, or reach out to @Chess_Block on Telegram.