Anichess, the blockchain-powered chess platform developed by Animoca Brands, reached 100,000 monthly active users just three months after its public launch in October 2024.
The game’s rapid growth highlights the increasing adoption of blockchain-integrated gaming experiences and signals Anichess’s emergence as a formidable player in the sector.
Anichess merges traditional chess mechanics with Web 3 innovations, introducing magical spells and special abilities that enhance strategic play. This novel twist has led to over 500,000 matches played to date, which accumulated more than 3 million minutes of gameplay.
The game’s free-to-play model ensures accessibility to chess lovers of all skill levels while leveraging decentralized technologies. With a strong community of 40,000 members on Discord, the community is actively contributing to the development of the game.
Animoca Brands: The Force Behind Anichess
As a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, a global leader in blockchain-based gaming, Anichess benefits from the expertise of a company known for pioneering digital property rights and open metaverse initiatives.
Animoca’s portfolio includes titles such as The Sandbox, Crazy Defense Heroes, and Phantom Galaxies, It has become a hub for Web3 gaming. By integrating tokenization and smart contracts, Anichess strives to modernize chess.
Beyond its global reach, Anichess is actively contributing to Hong Kong’s growing Web3 gaming sector. Following a $1.8 million funding found in April 2024, backed by firms such as Sfermion and Amber Group, the company has been at the forefront of Web3 adoption in the region.
Anichess has also participated in key industry events such as GEN3 Playground 2024, where it educated over 1,000 attendees on blockchain technology and digital ownership. In 2025, Anichess is set to showcase its advancements at Consensus Hong Kong in February and the Hong Kong Web3 Festival in April.
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