Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com have partnered with Animoca Brands, one of the world's largest gaming groups, on a new version of the classic game “Anichess.” In Phase 1 of the game, which becomes available now, a player can try himself against himself, as in a chess puzzle. In the second phase, which becomes available during the first quarter, the game expands to provide a player-versus-player experience.
- I am thrilled that Anichess brings innovation to chess in the form of spells and strategy elements that provide a refreshing chess experience. This is stated by Magnus Carlsen, grandmaster, five-time world champion and co-founder of Play Magnus Group, according to a press release from Animoca Brands.
In addition to Magnus Carlsen, Anichess has assembled an elite group of chess talents, including Anish Giri, the Dutch grandmaster and world number 7; David Howell, the English grandmaster, commentator and world number 56; David Antón Guijarro, the Spanish grandmaster and world number 58; Sopiko Guramishvili, the Georgian-Dutch international champion, female grandmaster, acclaimed author; and others.
The goal of Anichess is to deliver an experience that makes chess more engaging and accessible to all. By working closely with partner chess grandmasters and game designers, Anichess seeks to engage a global community of chess enthusiasts. Chess Enthusiasts. But the goal is also to broaden the chess game's horizons and reach out to new audiences, including those who enjoy strategy games but who do not play chess regularly.
According to a press release from Animoca, the new Anichess experience preserves the core ethos of chess and demands from players the same understanding of strategic planning, probability and psychology that is required in the classic game. At the same time, it introduces an innovative magic formula mechanism that adds a whole new strategic layer. “Players of all skill levels, including beginners, can enjoy this new evolution of chess enriched with new strategic depth, tactical magic and extensive lore,” Animoca said in a press release.
The game will be available for free from https://www.anichess.com
Animoca Brands is a leading web3 company that has partnered with several hundred players to create new gaming experiences.
Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com have partnered with Animoca Brands, one of the world's largest gaming groups, on a new version of the classic game “Anichess.” In Phase 1 of the game, which becomes available now, a player can try himself against himself, as in a chess puzzle. In the second phase, which becomes available during the first quarter, the game expands to provide a player-versus-player experience.
- I am thrilled that Anichess brings innovation to chess in the form of spells and strategy elements that provide a refreshing chess experience. This is stated by Magnus Carlsen, grandmaster, five-time world champion and co-founder of Play Magnus Group, according to a press release from Animoca Brands.
In addition to Magnus Carlsen, Anichess has assembled an elite group of chess talents, including Anish Giri, the Dutch grandmaster and world number 7; David Howell, the English grandmaster, commentator and world number 56; David Antón Guijarro, the Spanish grandmaster and world number 58; Sopiko Guramishvili, the Georgian-Dutch international champion, female grandmaster, acclaimed author; and others.
The goal of Anichess is to deliver an experience that makes chess more engaging and accessible to all. By working closely with partner chess grandmasters and game designers, Anichess seeks to engage a global community of chess enthusiasts. Chess Enthusiasts. But the goal is also to broaden the chess game's horizons and reach out to new audiences, including those who enjoy strategy games but who do not play chess regularly.
According to a press release from Animoca, the new Anichess experience preserves the core ethos of chess and demands from players the same understanding of strategic planning, probability and psychology that is required in the classic game. At the same time, it introduces an innovative magic formula mechanism that adds a whole new strategic layer. “Players of all skill levels, including beginners, can enjoy this new evolution of chess enriched with new strategic depth, tactical magic and extensive lore,” Animoca said in a press release.
The game will be available for free from https://www.anichess.com
Animoca Brands is a leading web3 company that has partnered with several hundred players to create new gaming experiences.
