The announcement of a groundbreaking Web3 game themed on chess comes from Animoca Brands, Lympo, and Play Magnus Group.
Animoca Brands and Lympo partner Teaming up with Play Magnus Group, Lympo is set to create 'Anichess,' a blockchain chess game featuring a play-and-earn model that incorporates Lympo’s $SPORT token, aimed at enriching the gaming experience and attracting skilled chess players.
Players in 'Anichess' will have exclusive access to insights and skills from more than thirty chess grandmasters—including the likes of Liem Le, Magnus Carlsen, and Jan-Krzysztof Duda—who will help test the game and enhance the immersive experience.
Lympo operates as a global NFT ecosystem focused on sports at an international level and was acquired by a notable entity. Animoca Brands in 2020, the company is a leader in Sports NFTs and GameFi.
Founded in 2013 by world chess champion Magnus Carlsen, Play Magnus Group has previously rolled out various services centered on learning, playing, coaching, and competing in chess. Noteworthy products include chess24, the Play Magnus App Suite, Chessable, Everyman Chess, iChess, New In Chess, Aimchess, Silver Knights, and the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour.
According to Tadas Maurukas, the CEO and co-founder of Lympo, 'Anichess will introduce an exceptional new strategic dimension to classical chess, creating unprecedented scenarios. A team comprising skilled game designers, top chess grandmasters, esports professionals, and casual players is collaborating to craft a thrilling blockchain chess adventure.'
Chess Champs in partnership with Play Magnus is transitioning this timeless game into the Metaverse.
Anichess is set to launch in 2023.
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