Anichess is redefining what it means to play—and earn—from online chess. Developed in collaboration with Chess.com and backed by Web3 leader Animoca Brands, also in partnership with Pudgy Penguins, and Moonbird. Anichess offers a free-to-play chess experience layered with magical spell mechanics and on-chain rewards.

Unlike traditional prediction or strategy games, Anichess combines daily puzzles, PvP gameplay, and spells to create an engaging system where skill and strategy unlock real benefits. While it is still early in its development cycle, the game has already launched a public alpha and is processing millions in volume across various events and seasons.

Anichess recently launched its new on-chain points system called M8, designed to reward players for participation, performance, and community engagement. Players can use it to unlock PenguBoard for a chance to win up to 600,000 $PENGU.

Pudgy x Anichess tournament is scheduled to commence this October 9th, with a prizepool of $10,000 worth of $CHECK tokens including a Lil Pudgy NFT for the winner. “Anichess records over 100K monthly active users,” confirms a statement from Animoca Brands. That’s a solid sign of growing traction.

New players can log in with Abstract Global Wallet (AGW) to unlock the deepest Abstract-native rewards such as Abstract XP, or simply log in using Facebook or Gmail—Web3 wallets like MetaMask and WalletConnect are also supported.

Anichess is free-to-play: no upfront payment required to start. It’s a game where you can earn rewards via leaderboard ranking, token prize pools, and community contribution.
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On-chain programs like M8 and Kaito Leaderboard give more than just game rewards—they recognize creators and evangelists. Backed by leaders: Animoca Brands, Chess.com, and strong user adoption.

Anichess is still developing and iterating, so while some mechanics are already live (like spell-based chess and community-driven campaigns), others like its token ecosystem and NFT utility may still evolve.

If you’re a gamer, strategist, or even just a chess fan looking to explore the Web3 world, this is one of the most exciting entries in the space today, with strong industry, community, and ambassador backing.

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