Free
Fast entry into the arena loop.
Local chess
Basic AI review
Limited match history
Global leaderboard
Pro and Ultra
Upgrade to Pro
Pro is the premium lane for players who want deeper coaching, stronger progress tools, and a profile that feels tournament-ready.
Billing opens soon. Checkout, payments, and premium entitlements are not wired yet.
Checkmate Arena Pro
Billing coming soon
Upgrade buttons are disabled while Pro and Ultra stay a product shell.
A ladder for repeat players
Free keeps the loop open. Pro and Ultra show where coach depth, customization, and social tooling monetize retention.
Coming soon
Pro
Coaching and identity for weekly play.
Stronger AI coach
Unlimited review history
Key moments timeline
Training from mistakes
Custom board themes
City leaderboard
Friend rooms preview
Ultra
Premium labs for communities and grinders.
Advanced coach
Deep move questions
Premium skins
Clan tools
Tournament rooms
Priority AI
Multiplayer labs
Pro Trial
Start with the next three games
Pro Trial: 3 games left
Trial polish follows your next completed games without blocking play.
Plan comparison
| Pro feature | Free | Pro | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local chess | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI opponent | 3 difficulties | ✓ | Advanced |
| AI reviews | 3 / session | Unlimited | Priority |
| Key moments | Preview | ✓ | ✓ |
| Training from mistakes | Preview | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ask AI about move | Preview | ✓ | ✓ |
| Arena Coins | Earn | Bonus earn | Premium earn |
| Store skins | AC items | Board themes | Premium skins |
| Premium profile | – | Forge frame | Halo frame |
| Detailed stats | Basic | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-game hints | 1 / session | Unlimited | Advanced |
| Mate Rush puzzles | Easy / Medium | All levels | Pro Rush |
| City leaderboard | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Clan tools | – | – | ✓ |
| Friend rooms | – | Preview | Full access |
| Tournament rooms | – | – | ✓ |
| Priority AI | – | – | ✓ |
| Fair Play Guard | ✓ | ✓ | Advanced review |
Arena Store
Spend AC on arena identity
Coin purchases persist in this browser. Pro and Ultra items stay visibly locked until billing arrives.
Arena Coins are internal prototype currency with no cash value.
0 AC
Board skin
Ember Grid
Warm board contrast for repeat sessions.
Piece skin
Ivory Sprint
Clean piece finish for fast scans.
Coach theme
Tactical Brief
Coach card treatment for sharp moments.
Status title
City Chaser
Status title for ladder regulars.
Profile frame
Forge Frame
Premium profile edge for Pro.
Piece skin
Crown Set
Pro piece styling for status games.
Coach theme
Scout Pattern
Ultra scouting theme for player reads.
Profile frame
Halo Frame
Ultra frame for top profile polish.
What unlocks next
The premium surface stays visible before billing and multiplayer arrive.
Advanced coach depth and longer review trails
Detailed statistics for progress and season goals
Premium profile presentation and board themes
Private clubs, tournament access, and report export
Product boundary
What stays honest now
No checkout or real payment flow is wired.
Arena Coins have no cash value in this prototype.
Friend rooms and premium entitlements arrive after backend work.