Anichess Launches $CHECK Token Staking with 10M Bonus Pool

**King's Gambit**, a free-to-play chess game, is now available for pre-order on both [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kings-gambit-chess-survival/id6755015504?l=en-GB) and [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fun.kingsgambit.check). The game combines traditional chess with spell mechanics for added strategic depth. **Affiliate Programme Details:** - Earn 10 $CHECK tokens per new download - Minimum 100 downloads required - First-come, first-served recruitment - [Sign up here](https://forms.gle/5AC6aV49PLgWwJbq6) to receive your affiliate link The programme encourages players to introduce friends and family to the platform.

The **Pudgy Penguins takeover** of Anichess has officially concluded after a successful season. **Key achievements:** - 5M $PENGU tokens unlocked from PenguBoard - 50K PenguBoards started, 40K reached $PENGU rewards - 2.5M $CHECK distributed through leaderboard awards - 10K prize pool awarded to top 64 players - Thousands earned Abstract XP **What's next:** - Final fairness review of PenguBoard leaderboard underway - Rewards distribution pending review completion - Special season M8 rewards being prepared separately - New chapter launching later in December The takeover transformed the chess platform into **PenguBoard**, featuring an 8x8 frozen battlefield where players scratched squares to unlock rewards up to 600K $PENGU. Players earned M8 tokens through ranked games to access PenguBoard. Two leaderboards tracked progress: ranked gameplay and total M8 spent on PenguBoard.

**Anichess announces upcoming Queen's Gambit release** with cryptic messaging about sacrifices and faith required for success. The chess gaming platform, known for combining traditional chess with spell mechanics, is building anticipation for their next major update. The announcement references their **$CHECK token** and connects to their ongoing Checkmate Genesis narrative. - Previous Chapter 4 "The Queen's Gambit" was released in February 2025 - New release appears to integrate blockchain elements with gameplay - Community engagement strategy uses chess metaphors and suspense As an **Animoca Brands subsidiary**, Anichess continues expanding their free-to-play chess experience that blends traditional gameplay with innovative mechanics. *Stay tuned for official launch details and $CHECK token utility announcements.*

**KaitoAI has completed its snapshot for the $CHECK token airdrop distribution.** The 3-month leaderboard is now locked, with the **top 200 participants splitting 1 million $CHECK tokens**. Eligible users can claim their airdrop at [yaps.kaito.ai/airdrops](https://yaps.kaito.ai/airdrops). **Next up:** Kaito badges will be distributed to Ethernals community members. This follows previous reward distributions to top Yappers in October.