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Animoca Brands Launches Anichess: A New Era of Digital Chess Game with Magnus Carlsen

Animoca Brands, in collaboration with Chess.com and world champion Magnus Carlsen, has launched Anichess, a free-to-play digital chess game that aims to revolutionize the way we play chess online. This innovative game combines the core rules of chess with a captivating story and new gameplay elements, including magic spell mechanics for offensive, defensive, and counter tactics.

In the first phase of the launch, Anichess offers player-versus-environment gameplay, with player-versus-player gameplay set to be introduced later this quarter. The game is designed to appeal to both chess enthusiasts and strategy game lovers, offering a new dimension of chess that is engaging and accessible to all skill levels.

Magnus Carlsen, considered one of the greatest chess players of all time, has endorsed Anichess as a game that brings innovation to the world of chess. With an elite roster of chess talent backing the game, including Grandmasters Anish Giri and David Howell, Anichess is set to become a core asset for Animoca Brands.

The phased deployment of Anichess marks a strategic move by Animoca Brands to tap into the growing popularity of online gaming and bring an ancient game into the 21st century. With its unique blend of traditional chess strategy and modern gameplay elements, Anichess is poised to redefine the digital chess landscape and attract a new generation of players.

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