Anichess partners with Yield Guild Games to expand in Southeast Asia

Anichess, the groundbreaking chess-based strategy game, has launched an official alpha version in partnership with Yield Guild Games (YGG), Animoca Brands announced. The partnership aims to distribute the game across Southeast Asia, a key region for Anychess in terms of player registration.

Game features and modes

In alpha version, Anichess offers a unique blend of traditional chess and innovative spell mechanics to provide players with a compelling gaming experience. The game now includes four modes: Ranked Match, Quick Match, Friend Match, and Bot Match. Players can participate in player versus player (PvP) matches, train against AI opponents, and unlock new spells as they progress.

Strategic partnership with YGG

The collaboration with YGG will strengthen Anichess’s distribution and onboarding efforts in Southeast Asia targeting chess enthusiasts, gamers and students. A tournament showcasing the new PvP features is scheduled to begin in October, with the final event scheduled to take place in November at the YGG Play Summit in Manila, Philippines. The plan is part of a wider strategy to drive community engagement and build a strong gaming ecosystem in the region.

Community and Participation

Anichess CEO Brian Chan expressed his excitement about the partnership, emphasizing the importance of participating in Southeast Asia’s vibrant gaming and chess community. Gabby Dizon, co-founder of Yield Guild Games, noted the vibrant gaming community in the Philippines and expressed her enthusiasm for introducing this innovative chess game to audiences.

Player Engagement and Milestones

As of January 2024, Anichess has achieved significant milestones with over 1 million registered wallets and a monthly active player base of 30,000. In total, these users have solved over 50 million puzzles and have accumulated over 14 million minutes of gameplay.

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