Anichess

**Queen Of Time Statue staking pool (OG Pool) M8 claims are now LIVE.** **PenguBoard Update:** - You have **24 hours** to mint as many boards as you want - After that, minting shuts but you can still play until rewards run out - Gas wallet won't be refilled - some left but you may need to cover gas yourself later - If rewards hit zero while a board is running, M8 gets refunded at a later time - **Leaderboard snapshot drops this week** **Action Required:** Mint now, then play it to the end.

**Final opportunity to claim PENGU tokens** as minting deadline approaches with only 1.1 million tokens left frozen in PenguBoards. **Key details:** - 1.1M $PENGU tokens still available for claiming - Minting window closing soon - Players can complete remaining boards to unlock rewards - Opportunity to earn Abstract Chain XP alongside token rewards **Action required:** Complete PenguBoard challenges before the minting period ends to secure remaining frozen tokens.

**$CHECK token is now available for trading on LBank Exchange.** The token can be traded against USDT on the platform. This follows the token's previous listing on OpenSea marketplace in November. - Trading pair: CHECK/USDT - Platform: LBank Exchange - Direct access via official trading link The listing expands trading options for the chess-gaming token across multiple platforms.

**Major milestone reached**: Over 10 million $CHECK tokens have been staked, representing nearly half of all claimed tokens. **OG Pool rewards boosted**: - Stake $CHECK to qualify for **8,888,888,888 M8 points** - Plus **10M $CHECK rewards** for participants - Claims available every 24 hours **Two staking options available**: - **Queen of Time (OG Pool)**: For Season 14 players, requires full balance staking - **Timewish Fountain (Public Pool)**: Flexible staking open to everyone The strong participation demonstrates community confidence in the Claim to Stake mechanism. Players can access staking through the official [Anichess website](https://anichess.com/). **Key benefits**: - Earn M8 points while staked - Qualify for substantial reward pools - Put idle $CHECK tokens to productive use *Ready to stake your $CHECK and join the growing community?*

The **Pudgy Takeover** chess tournament concluded with intense competition as 64 players battled through single-elimination rounds on Anichess. **Top 3 finalists:** - CheckPengu (Champion) - @Telbatz - @Portgas7248 The grand final was scheduled as best-of-5 but **required 6 games** to determine the winner. Players competed for a **$10K prize pool in $CHECK tokens** plus a @LilPudgys NFT for the champion. The tournament showcased high-level Anichess gameplay with strategic spell mechanics adding layers to traditional chess. Commentary was provided by @caramerunft and @radioralo during the finals. All participants demonstrated exceptional skill navigating the unforgiving tournament format where every mistake could end their run.

**Coinbase has enabled DEX trading for its 120+ million users** through integration with Aerodrome Finance on Base network. - Users can now trade $CHECK and access millions of onchain assets directly from the main Coinbase app - Partnership brings **best-in-class trading execution** from Aerodrome to mainstream crypto users - Integration represents major step toward bringing traditional users onchain This development follows Coinbase's June announcement about integrating Base DEXs into their main application. The move significantly expands access to decentralized trading for retail users who previously relied on centralized exchanges.

**Anichess is distributing 75% USDC refunds** to Season 1 Puzzle players who purchased Premium Passes or Energy. **Key Details:** - Players should check their wallets for the USDC distribution - Refund applies to Season 1 Premium Pass and Energy purchases - Company describes this as "sharing back" player investments **Previous Context:** This follows Anichess's established revenue-sharing model where 90% of Pass income returns to players through prize pools and staking rewards. *Check your wallet to see if you've received the USDC distribution.*

Season 4 is reaching its conclusion with several critical deadlines: - **M8 Cutoff**: August 15, 0:00 UTC - **Final M8 Drop**: August 15, 8:00 UTC - **Rating Snapshot**: August 16, 0:00 UTC - **M8 Snapshot**: August 18, 0:00 UTC *Important Notes:* - Top 64 rated players qualify for $10,000 Playoffs in $CHECK - All M8 must be claimed before Monday - Final rating positions determine playoff qualification - Every match impacts leaderboard standings until the end Remember to secure your position and claim rewards before deadlines.

**@CheckmateFND** is making waves in the chess community with a new initiative that emphasizes strategic thinking and game mastery. The project appears to focus on identifying and highlighting exceptional chess minds who can analyze multiple moves ahead. - Focus on strategic depth over tactical plays - Recognition of advanced pattern recognition abilities - Emphasis on comprehensive game understanding *Strategy is being positioned as a core competitive advantage rather than a supplementary skill.* Follow [@CheckmateFND](https://twitter.com/CheckmateFND) for early updates.

The Top 64 players for the Anichess x Chess.com Pre-Season Cup have been confirmed following the qualifier snapshot taken at 7AM UTC on February 27th. - **Qualified players** must submit confirmation forms by 10PM HKT on March 2nd - Regular ranked matches continue but won't affect tournament qualification - Players who haven't received confirmation emails should open Discord support tickets Tournament brackets will be announced soon. All participants should join the Discord server for important updates and bracket setup.