Anichess Launches Decentralized Chess Game with Chess.com Partnership
Hong Kong-based Web3 investor, Animoca Brands, has announced the first-phase launch of Anichess, a decentralized chess game developed in partnership with Chess.com. Anichess has also partnered with five-time World Chess Champion Magnus Charlsen.
In the first phase, Anichess features player-versus-environment gameplay, with plans to introduce player-versus-player settings in the second phase later this quarter. The game allows players to solve daily chess puzzles and earn Orbs of Power game assets for in-game utility and rewards.
Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands, described Anichess as a fusion of traditional strategy and gameplay with spellcasting, a fantasy storyline, and Web3 functionality.
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Raising $1.5 Million in Seed Round
Prior to the launch, Anichess raised $1.5 million in its seed round from investors including GameFi Ventures, The Operating Group, Koda Capital, Bing Ventures, 708 Capital, and Asymmetry Capital.
Hot Take: Anichess Revolutionizes Chess with Web3 Functionality
Animoca Brands’ subsidiary Anichess is set to revolutionize the game of chess by incorporating innovative elements such as spellcasting, a fantasy storyline, and Web3 functionality. With its player-versus-environment gameplay and upcoming player-versus-player mode, Anichess offers an immersive experience for chess enthusiasts. By solving daily chess puzzles and earning Orbs of Power game assets, players can enhance their in-game utility and unlock more rewards. The successful seed round funding further demonstrates the excitement surrounding this decentralized chess game. Anichess is poised to reshape how we play chess in the digital age.
