Brace yourselves for a game-changing collaboration in the world of esports.
Anichess, an innovative chess game that adds a touch of sorcery to classic strategy, has partnered with global esports brand Team Secret.
Developed by Animoca Brands alongside Chess.com and five-time World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen, Anichess revitalizes the classic game of chess by incorporating modern Web3 technologies and tokenization, leveraging these innovations to create new opportunities and engage contemporary communities.
Team Secret’s expertise will help propel Anichess into the esports limelight, bringing the game’s unique blend of strategy and magic to a dedicated audience of competitive gamers.
Team Secret partners with Anichess to reignite chess
Beyond the exciting addition of spells to traditional chess, this partnership offers several key developments for Anichess. John Yao, CEO of Team Secret, will join Anichess as an advisor. Yao’s expertise will be instrumental in guiding the game’s development towards a thriving esports scene.
“For how ancient the game of chess is, its esports scene is a fresh, rising star in terms of viewership, player base, and tournaments,” said John Yao, CEO of Team Secret.
“Anichess is a promising twist on chess, with even more of what makes the original great: compelling tactics, broad recognition, and rewards for players willing to think outside the box and surprise opponents.”
“I’m looking forward to guiding Anichess into the realm of esports and integrating the new chess platform into our dedicated community,” Yao continued.
Team Secret will provide valuable input on Anichess’s game design to ensure it caters to a competitive esports audience. The collaboration involves anything from balancing the unique spells that are a core part of Anichess to designing engaging tournaments and spectator features.
The ultimate goal is to create a captivating experience that thrives within the fast-paced world of esports.
“Esports has always been a core part of Anichess’ plan to modernize chess,” said Brian Chan, head of Anichess. “We believe the game’s engaging visuals, skill-building tools, and thrilling spells create an amazing platform for competitors of all experience levels.”
This partnership with Team Secret aims to make Anichess the go-to place for competitive chess with a magical twist. Team Secret brings a massive group of esports fans who already love competition and strategy—exactly the kind of players the company is looking for.
With Team Secret’s help, Anichess can introduce its unique blend of chess and magic to a whole new audience, potentially creating a new wave of chess fans who get excited about the spells and strategic battles the game offers.
These enthusiastic new players could even become the future pro players in this exciting space, taking chess with a touch of magic to the next level.
You can play the game for free right now on game’s official website.
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