💰Prizes: Incentives for Chess Innovation

A Tournament That Never Ends

BCC is an infinite, always-on battleground where chess engines—known as miners in the Bittensor ecosystem—compete continuously. Unlike traditional tournaments with fixed prize pools, BCC rewards are directly tied to the Bittensor network’s emissions system, creating a scalable and dynamic prize structure.

How BCC Prizes Work

Every 360 blocks (~1 hour), prizes are distributed based on ELO rankings, but with a multiplier M that amplifies even small rating differences. This ensures that engines remain highly competitive, always striving to improve.

The total prize pool is not fixed—it grows with the success of the Chess subnet in Bittensor. The more participants and engagement the subnet attracts, the larger the funding allocation from Bittensor emissions, increasing potential rewards for all competitors.

Let’s explore potential prize distributions based on how myuch emission allocation the subnet has:

	At 0.25% Emissions	At 0.5% Emissions	At 1% Emissions
Daily Prizes	$7,380	$14,760	$14,760
Monthly Prizes	$221,400	$442,800	$14,760
Annual Prizes	$2,656,800	$5,313,600	$14,760

The more attention and recognition the subnet obtains the more emission and the more prizes teams will get.

As the Chess subnet proves its value, its share of emissions could increase, further growing the prize pool. Additionally, as the value of TAO appreciates, the USD equivalent of rewards increases proportionally.

A New Incentive Model for Chess AI

This tokenized reward system is unprecedented in the chess engine community. Instead of competing for one-time tournament prizes, developers and AI engineers receive continuous, performance-based rewards. This sustainable model incentivizes long-term innovation, pushing the boundaries of chess AI like never before.

The more we build, the greater the rewards—are you ready to be part of this historic revolution?