Anichess, a gaming subsidiary of Animoca Brands, has launched a decentralized chess game in collaboration with industry titans.
Anichess, an innovative decentralized chess game, represents Animoca Brands’ most recent foray into decentralized gaming. The Hong Kong-based Web3.0 company has introduced Anichess to the public.
This action signifies a noteworthy achievement at the nexus of blockchain technology and conventional board games, paving the way for a forthcoming era of transparent and secure gameplay, as stated in the announcement.
Animoca New Product Launch
Animoca Brands disclosed the two-pronged launch schedule for the game. By utilizing a phased strategy, Anichess can accommodate both individual participants and those seeking competitive matchups.
The initiated initial phase of Anichess centers on the dynamic between the user and the environment. During this phase, Anichess provides players with chess puzzles that have been magically enchanted as they embark on a solitary adventure.
These magical abilities, such as transforming non-royal pieces into knights, infuse the game with a strategic aspect. Anichess is free on its platform; participants must utilize a web or mobile-compatible browser to access it.
In contrast, for the latter part of the first quarter of this year, the second phase will include player-versus-player capabilities. In addition, to enhance the gameplay experience, additional features such as tournaments and a variety of competitive modes (from recreational 1v1 matches to ranked 1v1 matches) will be implemented at this stage.
Significantly, Animoca Brands executed the calculated maneuver in conjunction with Chess.com, a widely recognized online chess platform, and the internationally acclaimed chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen. This collaboration unites chess, gaming, and blockchain technology expertise to provide chess devotees with an experience that is unlike any other.
Notably, the partnership with Magnus, a chess master renowned for his strategic prowess, guarantees that Anichess preserves the game’s veracity and intricacy. By allowing players to engage in virtual chess battles with the grandmaster, the gaming community is now presented with unprecedented challenges and exhilaration.
Similarly, the participation of Chess.com significantly enhances Anichess’ credibility. Chess.com, being one of the most prominent online chess platforms on a global scale, Chess.com engages a substantial participant community in the decentralized chess arena. Using this collaboration, Anichess expands its scope, furnishing a forum wherein players can compete, acquire knowledge, and communicate within a firmly established chess community.
Encouragement of Diverse Innovation
There is a prevailing belief that the Web 3.0 ecosystem will achieve its full potential for innovation and long-term growth and adoption only when practical implementations of the technologies become feasible.
Animoca Brands has established a notable reputation for its extensive track record of successfully raising capital to support critical blockchain initiatives such as the metaverse, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and gaming.
Additionally, last year, Animoca Brands sought to raise $1 billion for its new Web3.0 fund, which will support several blockchain and metaverse ventures.
