Question 1

What is ELOXP?

Accepted Answer

ELOXP is a skill-based chess competition platform where you can play chess online for real money. Connect your Chess.com or Lichess account, enter matches with $1-$10,000 entry fees, and earn based on your pure chess skill. Unlike gambling, the better chess player always wins.

Question 2

How do I play chess for money on ELOXP?

Accepted Answer

1) Create a free ELOXP account, 2) Connect your Chess.com or Lichess account, 3) Deposit funds via Stripe, 4) Create or accept a match with your chosen entry amount, 5) Play your game on Chess.com or Lichess, 6) Winner receives the prize pool minus a small platform service fee. Pure skill determines the winner!

Question 3

Is ELOXP legal?

Accepted Answer

Yes! ELOXP is 100% skill-based gaming, not gambling. In skill-based competitions, the outcome is determined by player skill rather than chance. Chess is recognized worldwide as a game of pure skill, making ELOXP legal in jurisdictions that permit skill-based gaming.

Question 4

What are ELOXP skill points?

Accepted Answer

ELOXP skill points measure your competitive chess ability on our platform. You earn ELOXP through gameplay multipliers (tactical moves, checkmates, etc.) which determine your division ranking from Rookie (800-999) to Grandmaster (2400+). ELOXP is separate from your Chess.com/Lichess rating.

Question 5

Can I use my Chess.com or Lichess account?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! ELOXP integrates directly with both Chess.com and Lichess. Simply connect your existing account through OAuth, and you can play your matches on whichever platform you prefer. Your games are automatically tracked and analyzed.

Question 6

How much can I win playing chess on ELOXP?

Accepted Answer

Winnings depend on your entry amount. Enter $10 and win $18 (after platform service fee). Entry amounts range from $1 to $10,000 per match. The winner takes the combined prize pool. There's no limit to how many matches you can play!

Question 7

How is ELOXP different from Chess.com or Lichess?

Accepted Answer

Chess.com and Lichess are fantastic for playing chess! ELOXP adds a competitive layer on top - you play your games on those platforms, but ELOXP handles the skill-based competition, entry fees, payouts, and our unique 47-multiplier ELOXP skill point system.

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