Animoca Brands, Magnus Carlsen, and Chess.com Launch Anichess

The free-to-play strategy game introduces a new strategic layer to chess with magical spells and NFTs, with a player-versus-player mode coming in Q1 2024.

• Animoca Brands, in collaboration with Chess.com and five-time World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen, has unveiled Anichess, a free-to-play chess strategy game that introduces a fresh perspective on the classic chess game.
• The first phase of Anichess introduces a solo adventure where players navigate chess puzzles enriched by magical spells, adding a strategic layer to the game.
• The second phase, slated for Q1 2024, will introduce player-versus-player (PvP) functionality, adding an extra dimension to the gaming experience.
• Anichess features a spell mechanism that provides an entirely new strategic layer, inviting players of all skill levels to enjoy this evolution of chess, amplified by new strategic depth, tactical magic, and a captivating lore.
• Anichess is a chess-based strategy game with magical spells and NFTs known as Orbs of Power. Players can collect Orb NFTs for free by connecting their crypto wallet to the game and then completing daily puzzle challenges.

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