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The creative chess-based online strategy game Anichess, which was created in association with Magnus Carlsen, the five-time World Chess Champion, and Chess.com, has successfully completed a US$1.8 million investment round. The round was led by Sfermion and Amber Group, with substantial participation from Aspen Digital, Fenbushi Capital, SNZ Capital, and other investors. The money infusion will mostly support team expansion, marketing initiatives, and game development.
Anichess, a pioneering Web3 gaming project born from the partnership between Animoca Brands and Chess.com, revolutionizes the traditional game of chess. By introducing spells that introduce new tactics and gameplay dynamics, Anichess offers players a fresh perspective on the timeless classic. Players delve into the rich lore embedded within the gameboard, unraveling a captivating gaming experience.
With the successful completion of a US$1.5 million seed round in 2023, Anichess shown its dedication to expanding the game’s accessibility and immersion. Player-versus-environment (PvE) daily chess problems were introduced in January 2024, and they quickly gained popularity, with over 1,000,000 registered players and 150,000 daily active users.
On March 11, 2024, Anichess debuted its Season 1 scoreboard, enabling users to accrue points via daily puzzle solutions and the acquisition of Orbs of Power through gaming and social interaction. The much awaited online player-versus-player (PvP) mode is scheduled for introduction in the second quarter of 2024, offering gamers an intense and thrilling experience.
Sfermion general partner Dan Patterson expressed excitement about the platform’s backing of Anichess, emphasizing its potential to bring millions of players into Web3 gaming. The managing partner of Amber Group, Annabelle Huang, praised Anichess for its creative take on the traditional game while highlighting the group’s skill in execution.
Anichess, according to Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands, is proof of the game’s timeless appeal and complexity of strategy. Anichess wants to completely transform the chess playing experience for players all around the world with its dedication to innovation and community involvement.