🐧 Pudgy Penguins Chess Tournament Crowns Champion After Epic 6-Game Final

**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.*

**Anichess** has launched its $CHECK token staking program with two distinct pools offering rewards: **Queen of Time (OG Pool)** - Exclusive to Season 14 players - Requires staking full $CHECK balance - **10M $CHECK bonus** split among participants after 3 months - No re-entry once you leave **Timewish Fountain (Public Pool)** - Open to all users - Flexible staking/unstaking - **1+1 bonus**: stake 1,000 $CHECK, earn additional 1,000 $CHECK over 4 months - 10M $CHECK bonus cap, first-come basis Both pools allow users to **earn M8 tokens** while staked. The program launched at 04:00 UTC on Wednesday, November 13th. *Ready to put your $CHECK tokens to work?*

**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.