Luisa Crawford
Nov 13, 2025 05:57
Anichess, a Web3 chess platform by Animoca Brands, integrates CHECK Token to enrich gaming, offering utility and rewards aligned with player skill and strategy.
Anichess, the innovative Web3 chess platform developed by Animoca Brands in collaboration with Chess.com, has announced the integration of the CHECK Token (CHECK) into its gaming ecosystem, according to Animoca Brands. This integration marks a significant step in enhancing the platform’s gaming experience by aligning rewards with players’ skills and strategic decision-making.
CHECK Token: A New Era of Skill-Based Rewards
The CHECK Token is designed to reward players based on their skill, creativity, and contributions to the community, rather than just click activity. With a fixed supply of 1 billion tokens, 59.38% is allocated for community and ecosystem growth, fostering a sustainable and engaging environment for players. This strategic allocation aims to drive skill-driven engagement among players.
Transforming Chess Through Blockchain
Anichess is pioneering a blockchain-based chess experience that has already attracted over 1 million players, including renowned chess grandmasters such as Magnus Carlsen and Anish Giri. By integrating CHECK, Anichess becomes the first game to leverage this token to offer a variety of new features. Players can use CHECK to participate in skill-based tournaments, stake tokens for gameplay advancement via Mate Points (M8), earn performance-linked rewards, unlock exclusive collectibles, and engage in ecosystem governance.
Enhancing Player Engagement
According to Chevan Tin, head of Anichess, the integration of CHECK Token allows the platform to align rewards with the essential characteristics of chess, such as skill and strategic decision-making. Through phased use cases for CHECK, including tournaments and governance, Anichess is paving the way for strong play and community contributions to translate into tangible utility and rewards.
About Anichess and Animoca Brands
Anichess, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, is revolutionizing chess by combining traditional gameplay with innovative mechanics and blockchain ownership. This approach creates an esport-like experience for a new generation of players. Animoca Brands, a leader in digital assets and blockchain innovation, continues to advance Web3 technologies and has a portfolio of over 600 companies and altcoin assets.
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