Informal browser-based chess sport Anichess, which is owned by Animoca Manufacturers and co-developed with chess platform Chess.com and a number of world chess champion Magnus Carlsen, has introduced its first playable.
Launching in two phases, Anichess combines traditional chess with magic spells to combine up the meta. The primary model to launch is the PVE mode by which gamers use magic spells to resolve each day puzzles. They’re rewarded with Orbs of Energy, an in-game asset linked to the sport’s Orbs of Energy NFTs.
At the moment on Polygon, the NFTs can be found on the market on OpenSea and supply in-game utility akin to unlocking new puzzles with larger rewards.
The second section of the rollout will see the launch of the PVP mode in Q1 2024.
Commenting on the launch of the primary section of Anichess, Magnus Carlsen stated: “I’m excited that Anichess is bringing innovation to chess with spells and technique gaming components that present a refreshing chess expertise.”
Along side the announcement, Animoca Manufacturers’ membership NFT-collection Mocaverse is launching Moca ID missions inside Anichess by way of which customers can earn Moca RP and accumulate extra Orbs of Energy.
“Anichess revolutionizes the traditional royal sport by fusing conventional technique and gameplay with the progressive components of spellcasting, a fantasy storyline, and Web3 performance. We’re thrilled to accomplice with Chess.com and to have Magnus Carlsen and different spectacular chess expertise with us as we pioneer this new dimension of chess,” commented Animoca Manufacturers co-founder and government chairman Yat Sui.
Keep up-to-date at the Anichess web site.