Anichess Partners with Team Secret to Push Chess into the Esports Arena
Anichess, the innovative chess game with a twist, announced a partnership with global esports brand Team Secret today.
This collaboration aims to solidify chess’s position as a major esports contender. John Yao, CEO of Team Secret, will also join Anichess as an advisor.
Developed by Animoca Brands in partnership with Chess.com and chess champion Magnus Carlsen, Anichess injects fresh life into the classic game by introducing spells and strategic depth. This unique blend has recently attracted US$1.8 million in funding.
Well, @CLEMENTINATOR & @MagnusCarlsen are closer than you thought đź‘€
— Team Secret (@teamsecret) May 16, 2024
We're pleased to announce our partnership with Anichess, a web3 chess game partnered with https://t.co/BJs1NGxOri! 🤝
đź”— https://t.co/S4PlGjZhcb pic.twitter.com/iID28MgCjB
Team Secret, known for its dedication to fostering top gamers, brings expertise in esports infrastructure, talent development, and fan engagement.
The partnership will leverage this expertise to shape Anichess into a premier platform for aspiring chess champions.
“Esports is at the heart of Anichess’ vision for chess,” said Brian Chan, head of Anichess. “With its engaging visuals and strategic spells, Anichess offers a compelling experience for all players.”
“Chess has a rich history, but its esports scene is booming,” said John Yao, CEO of Team Secret. “Anichess builds on the strategic brilliance of chess while adding exciting elements. I’m excited to help Anichess become a leading force in esports.”
Anichess is currently free to play with a player-versus-player mode on the horizon. Fans can follow Anichess for updates on X and join their Discord server.
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