The "Grandmaster" Circus is a Joke
Look at the news. It is January 2026. What is the chess elite doing?
- Vladimir Kramnik is crying in a Swiss Civil Court, suing FIDE because his feelings were hurt in 2025.
- Kirill Shevchenko is banned until October because he couldn't play a game without a phone in the toilet.
- FIDE is drowning in lawsuits and bureaucracy.
They are fighting for "honor" and "legacy." Who cares? While they squabble over ethics, you are grinding blitz games on your phone for zero dollars.
You play 20 games a day. You study openings. You are smart. But your bank account is empty.
The old world is dead. Stop worshipping it.
Why You Are Still Poor
You treat chess like a game. It is a market.
Every time you checkmate someone on a free app, you are donating your labor. The platform sells ads. They make millions. You get a digital trophy and a dopamine hit.
That is a bad trade.
In 2026, "Play-to-Earn" is not just for cartoon axolotls. It is for intellectual combat. If you can calculate a mate-in-3, you should be paid for it.
- Crypto is volatile? Sure. But your time is worth nothing if you don't monetize it.
- Cheating is rampant? Only on platforms that don't punish your wallet. When money is on the line, security gets real.
Your ELO is an asset. Liquidate it.
RIOCHESS: The New Reality
Forget "points." We talk liquidity.
RIOCHESS is not about becoming a Grandmaster. It is about secure payouts. It is the first platform that respects your time. We use blockchain not for hype, but for transparency.
- No FIDE Drama: We don't care about your title. We care about your moves.
- Skill-to-Earn: You win, you get paid. Instantly. In crypto.
- Fair Play: Our anti-cheat doesn't just ban accounts; it freezes assets. Cheaters lose real money.
OLD TRASH vs. RIOCHESS REALITY
| Feature | OLD CHESS (FIDE/Traditional) | RIOCHESS (2026 Era) |
|---|---|---|
| The Reward | A plastic trophy & "Respect" | Cold. Hard. Crypto. |
| The Drama | Lawsuits in Swiss Courts | Instant Smart Contract Payouts |
| Cheating | Phones in toilets (3-year ban) | Wallet Drain (Instant Regret) |
| Your Status | "Fan" / Spectator | Earner / Operator |
| Speed | 6-hour classical games | Blitz for Profit |
Stop being a spectator in your own life.
Conclusion: Make Your Move
You have two choices today.
- Go back to the old apps. Play for free. Watch Kramnik sue another teenager. Stay broke.
- Wake up. Treat your mind like a weapon. Join the economy where fair play meets secure payouts.
The board is set. The money is on the table.
Play chess for money. Or don't play at all.