NFT game “Anichess” launched with support from world chess champion Magnus Carlsen

Anishis It is now in the first phase of its launch according to an announcement from Animoca Brands, which indicates that it is working with Chess.com and five-time world chess champion Magnus Carlsen on the launch of the free-to-play browser game.

The initial version of the game available now offers a single-player experience, while a player versus player (PVP) mode will be added sometime during the first quarter of 2024.

“Anichess revolutionizes the classic royal game by fusing traditional strategy and gameplay with innovative spellcasting elements, fantasy story and Web3 functionality,” Yat Siu, co-founder and president of Animoca Brands, said in a statement.

Carlsen also commented on the new game, calling it a “refreshing chess experience.”

Anishis It is a chess-based strategy game with magic spells and NFTs known as Orbs of Power. Players can collect free Orb NFTs by linking their cryptocurrency wallet to the game and completing daily puzzle challenges. There are different types of orbs associated with a chess piece and element, such as a Water Pawn or Ether King. The orbs can help players unlock more challenges that can lead to more rewards, according to the release.

Orbs first launched on the Ethereum Polygon scaling network in August 2023 and have so far traded more than 33,700 MATICs (about $28,500) in total volume, according to NFT data from OK x.

Anichess will also offer an integration mocha id For those who have obtained IDs from Animoca Brands' “Mocaverse” loyalty platform.

The Anichess team wrote in A Publishing Blog at the end of December The Spell Chess Puzzle achievements “will remain” in the game's future, but they haven't specified exactly what that will look like. The game team also said that it plans to work on a future mode that will allow cross-player and tournament play.

Anichess previously raised $1.5 million in seed funding in June 2023 from companies including GameFi Ventures, Koda Capital, 708 Capital, The Operating Group, and others.

Edited by Andrew Hayward