Anichess
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Anichess is a subsidiary of Animoca Brands that is developing an innovative and community-driven chess experience. At the center of this experience is a free-to-play game that combines traditional chess's core values with added strategic layers through innovative spell mechanics. We are driven by innovation, inclusivity, and community empowerment, continuously striving to create a platform that preserves the rich heritage of chess while constantly pushing the boundaries of the game.
$CHECK token generation event (TGE) goes live
Anichess launched its $CHECK token (fixed supply of 1 billion) as the core 'Strategy Token' of the Checkmate Ecosystem, going live on the Base blockchain; the following day Anichess announced it was integrating CHECK as its native token.
Anichess mints its first NFT collection, Genesis Ethernals
Anichess launched its first official NFT collection, Genesis Ethernals, a free mint of 960 NFTs (only Ethereum gas fees required) dedicated to loyal players and early contributors.
Anichess launches public alpha adding player-versus-player
Anichess launched the public alpha version of its game, introducing player-versus-player (PvP) matches, AI training modes, and new game modes such as ranked, quick, friend, and bot match.
Anichess raises US$1.8 million funding round
Anichess announced the completion of a US$1.8 million funding round led by Sfermion and Amber Group, with participation from Fenbushi Capital, Aspen Digital, SNZ Capital, and others, to continue developing the game.
Anichess begins phased launch with free-to-play PvE game
Animoca Brands launched the first phase of Anichess, a free-to-play chess strategy game developed in partnership with Chess.com and Magnus Carlsen, offering free single-player spell-chess puzzles at anichess.com; player-versus-player was planned for Q1 2024.
Anichess completes US$1.5 million oversubscribed seed round
Anichess, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, announced the completion of an oversubscribed seed round that raised US$1.5 million from GameFi Ventures, The Operating Group, Koda Capital, Bing Ventures, 708 Capital, Asymmetry Capital, and others.
Anichess announced as a chess blockchain game
Animoca Brands and its subsidiary Lympo announced the development of Anichess in partnership with Play Magnus Group, describing a blockchain-based chess game with a play-and-earn ecosystem that was planned to launch in 2023.