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 the phased deployment of Anichess, a free-to-play digital chess game that aims to redefine the online chess landscape. The innovative game combines the core rules of chess with a captivating story and new gameplay elements, including magic spell mechanics for strategic tactics.

Anichess is available for free at www.anichess.com and can be played on a web browser or mobile-compatible web-based platform. The first phase of the launch features player-versus-environment gameplay, with player-versus-player gameplay set to be introduced later this quarter.

The game preserves the strategic planning and psychology required in traditional chess while introducing a spell mechanism to make the game more engaging and accessible to all players. By collaborating with chess Grandmasters and game designers, Anichess aims to cater to a global community of chess enthusiasts and attract new audiences who enjoy strategy games.

Magnus Carlsen, considered one of the greatest chess players of all time, has endorsed Anichess as an innovative approach to the game. Alongside Carlsen, Anichess has assembled a roster of elite chess talent to promote the game and provide insights into gameplay.

Animoca Brands co-founder Yat Siu believes that Anichess will become a core asset for the company, revolutionizing the classic game of chess with fantasy elements and Web3 functionality. The partnership with Chess.com and the involvement of top chess players signal a new dimension of chess gaming that combines tradition with innovation.

With the phased deployment of Anichess underway, players can experience a fresh take on the ancient game of chess, enriched with new strategic depth and tactical magic. The game’s immersive storyline and daily challenges offer players a unique gaming experience that blends tradition with innovation.