🔥 From Strategy to Stardom 🔥
Meet @rsl081, the second champion of the @YGGPlaySummit 🏆
He walked away with $2000 in prize money and a 1-year Anichess ambassador contract.
“Anichess gives me the opportunity to monetize my chess skills in a way that classic chess cannot. I look forward to the Arena mode.”
Ready to see why he’s dominating the spell chess scene? Dive into his plays and tips on YouTube: https://t.co/iFFtQTcUL0 🎥♟
Just got 4th place in Anichess 🏆
Really grateful for the opportunity and the support. Big thanks to @AnichessGame for creating a space where players can grow, compete, and enjoy the game.
More to come 🙏
New spell: Power Infusion.
Promote any piece mid-game. Starts at 6 mana, costs 1 less with every cast.
Live in every mode now.
Coming soon to Gambit.
Also in today's build:
> tap to skip spell animations and save your timer.
> Gambit time control bumped from +2s to +4s per move.
Season 7: Gambit is live.
Buy in with 100 CHECK per match. Win, collect instantly. 1M+ CHECK across the season for players who show up and compete.
> Top 50 on the weekly Gambit leaderboard split 250,000 CHECK
> M8 Arena picks 50 random players every week for CHECK rewards
> Standard Mode rewards consistency with M8
> Gambit players enjoy the Abstract perks
This week, even if you lose, you get 25 CHECK back. The rebate changes weekly, so Week 1 is the best time to learn.
Full breakdown 👇
Just claimed my Anichess x Moonbird SBT Holding credential on-chain ✅
Build your identity, collect your own credential proof, and get rewards on MocaProof → https://t.co/DlS3cTnQIT
5 Anichess Ethernals Giveaway @bitget edition🚨
Task:
1) Register as new user on Bitget using ref link: https://t.co/Yi6U0ntEjp
2) Complete KYC
3) Deposit >120 USDC
4) Trade $CHECK under Bitget Onchain as your first trade, reaching over 250 USDC of trading volume
5) Complete the above before Jan 28, 0800 UTC
6) Fill in Google Form to record entry: https://t.co/j2cvZPEuMx
7) There will be multiplier for referrals (final Google Form question)
*Raffle will be held on Feb 9. Deposits are free to withdraw afterwards.
Let's show them the power of our community.
$CHECK, mate.
Quick summary from Anichess Chat EP1: $CHECK IN FAM 👇
Season 6 is about to start, and they explained why it’s changing:
last season favored hardcore grinders with MATE, so this one opens rewards to Quick Match + Ranked, lowers barriers, and adds community-wide goals so growth isn’t just solo grinding.
@KingsGambitGame is the real onboarding play.
Think casual-first, mobile-friendly, no chess knowledge needed. Web2 app first, then routing revenue back into CHECK via buybacks. Web version later brings token mechanics. Normies first, crypto later.
The “Void” isn’t about yield.
It’s a loyalty signal. People are locking Eternals for a year at ATHs. No overpromised airdrops. Just priority, future rewards, and a Void NFT drop for those who commit.
Team Secret partnership goes beyond branding:
NFT membership, esports access, real-world events, and a path for Web2 fans to actually own their membership. Esports modes, spectator features, and CHECK-based tournaments are all in the pipeline.
Big Web2 moments are coming too:
https://t.co/aasTZcu5G3 Speed Chess Championship in London, @AnichessGame booth, King’s Gambit showcased live, and millions watching online.
They even teased what’s next outside gaming:
a build-and-earn AI platform (with Alibaba/AliCloud discussions), where the community builds apps using AI and earns in CHECK.
Small team. Heavy shipping.
This isn’t one product. It’s an ecosystem being stitched together in real time.
Worth paying attention
Just sat through a long @AnichessGame AMA and what stood out is they actually answered the hard questions people usually avoid:
• Why the launch looked rough
• How early sell pressure was handled
• Why refunds were offered
• What makes Eternals NFTs different
• How non-chess players fit in
• Why loyalty matters more than speculation
• What’s actually coming next
Here’s what they actually said:
The launch was intentional.
They explained that launching on @AerodromeFi meant giving early supply to liquidity farmers, which naturally creates sell pressure. That wasn’t a mistake. It was a tradeoff to build real liquidity and usage instead of artificially propping up price. The result today is strong trading activity and millions of dollars still locked in the ecosystem.
Refunds weren’t marketing spin.
After the @KaitoAI situation, they offered a 7-day refund because they didn’t want community funds stuck in bad market conditions. That decision wasn’t about optics. It was about trust, and they credited it as a big reason creators and supporters stayed.
Eternals aren’t “just NFTs.”
There are only 960, and there will never be another Genesis set. They give access to private channels, early information, future partner perks, and long-term rewards. Most aren’t listed because holders see them as part of their identity in the ecosystem, not something to flip.
You don’t need to be a chess master.
They emphasized free-to-play modes, bots, quick matches, and King’s Gambit. A mode designed specifically for casual and non-traditional chess players. People can participate and earn through playing, seasons, quests, content creation, and subscriptions.
Loyalty is how value compounds here.
They were clear that long-term holders, subscribers, and active participants benefit the most over time. Checkpoints, passes, and seasons are built to reward people who stay, not just those chasing short-term moves.
What’s coming next wasn’t vague.
A new season is coming soon.
King’s Gambit is expanding and moving toward app stores.
@chesscom activations are planned to bring in Web2 players.
A Team Secret NFT pass is on the way.
More exchange listings are being worked on.
And they teased a large AI + cloud partnership without naming it yet.
This isn’t a “number go up” project.
It’s a survivor project.
If you care about games, strategy, and ecosystems built to last this one’s worth watching♟️🚀
https://t.co/0G47vfIuft
Just tuned in to “Check My Strategy” AMA Anichess x Aerodrome x Animoca Brands
Hosted by @what3verman , joined by @jesusislord (Anichess), @chinsanity , and @AerodromeFi
A high-energy session breaking down the Check Token TGE, ecosystem strategy, liquidity setup, and long-term community vision.
Anichess & Animoca Overview
-Animoca Brands: Web3’s biggest gaming operator and investor, with 600+ portfolio companies.
-Anichess: Built with @chesscom , reimagines the 1,500-year-old game by adding spells, invisibility, and tactics. Blending chess mastery with magic.
-Goal: Make chess accessible, fun, and web3-native through seamless onboarding (login with Gmail, play instantly, no MetaMask setup).
-$CHECK Token: Powers the whole Checkmate Ecosystem. Beyond gaming into education, collectibles, and creator tools.
Aerodrome Partnership
-Aerodrome is a decentralized exchange (DEX) on Base.
-Anichess will deposit $CHECK into Aerodrome pools to attract emissions and liquidity.
-Unique model: Before $CHECK goes live, voters allocate AERO emissions based on expectations. Setting price organically through community participation.
-Rewards are distributed to liquidity providers weekly via emissions.
Token Launch Details (TGE)
-TGE Date: Thursday, 8 AM Hong Kong / Wednesday 7 PM EST / Midnight UTC.
-Chains:
--Abstract: Airdrops & staking happen here (claim = auto-stake into OG pool).
--Base: Liquidity and trading via Aerodrome.
-Staking & OG Pool:
--Claiming = instant staking → OG rewards + M8 incentives.
--Unstaking early = penalties. Once you leave OG pool, you can’t re-enter.
-Distribution: ~16% unlocked at TGE. Estimated valuation references $35M previous Kaido round (5x oversubscribed).
Kaido Campaign & Strategy
-Two parts:
1. Kaido Capital Launchpad -> raised $700K.
2. Kaido Yappers Campaign -> 0.5% of supply distributed monthly to top 200 creators until April.
-Focused on organic attention & InfoFi momentum.
-Aligns marketing, liquidity, and token incentives instead of centralized exchange dumps.
Why Aerodrome > CEX
-Prevents “day-one dump” culture from traditional listings.
-Aligns incentives with folders (voters) and liquidity providers.
-Creates sustainable token demand & deeper liquidity each epoch.
-Strategic synergy with Base, Coinbase, and Animoca Brands long-term.
Token Utility (In-Game & Beyond)
• In-Game Currency: Used for Gambit Mode (poker-style buy-ins), crafting, spells, and skins.
• Staking: Earn in-game rewards, M8, or rare cosmetics.
• Governance: Community voting & builder rewards.
• Cross-IP Integration: Partner IPs (e.g., Pudgy Penguins, @teamsecret , Tier One Esports) can adopt $CHECK in their games.
Esports, Tournaments, & Expansion
• Active partnerships with Team Secret and Tier One Entertainment (Philippines).
• University tours and live chess carnivals (e.g., Blackout Manila event, 6,000+ attendees).
• Future: Regional qualifiers, cross-chain events, and King’s Gambit. A mobile survival chess game launching soon
Balancing the Magic
• Collaborations with top grandmasters: Magnus Carlsen, Anish Giri, David Howell, Judit Polgar.
• Constant iteration with the community to ensure fun + fairness. Introducing new spells carefully to preserve chess’s tactical depth.
Community, UGC & Longevity
• Focus on User-Generated Content (UGC) as the core growth loop.
• Builders, creators, and players all earn through contribution not speculation.
• The $CHECK token fuels a flywheel of gameplay, content, and liquidity, designed to sustain value beyond launch hype.
Key Takeaways
• $CHECK is not just a token. It’s a strategy token fueling a network of strategy games.
• Built for the long game: players, creators, liquidity, and community flywheels
• True Web3 onboarding: simple login, fun gameplay, transparent ownership.
As Chev said:
“After TGE is when the real game begins. Bringing builders, players, and friends into the ecosystem.”
Just hopped into the “@TowerToken x @AnichessGame Collab” hosted by
@adJAstra and @NFTom_ETH
👇
They broke down one of the coolest Web3 gaming crossovers how TOWER and Anichess are teaming up on Base to merge strategy, community, and creativity into one social-gaming ecosystem.
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This space featured Jastra, lead from Tower, and Tom, dev from Anichess, joined by both game communities (Anichess) fans and Tower Mech players.
The talk explored how this unexpected collab between two Animoca Brands projects came to life, what makes Base the perfect playground for mini-apps, and how both teams are reinventing gaming through social engagement and on-chain gameplay.
Origins of the Collab
-Serendipity at Base Camp: The idea sparked when Tom was interviewed by Jesse, Head of Base, who praised both Tower and Anichess. Prompting speculation about a crossover.
-Shared Roots: Both projects are Animoca incubated and are now building mini-apps on Base and Farcaster.
-Vision: Bridge two powerhouse communities. Chess tacticians and mech battlers while showcasing how social games can thrive in Web3’s open builder culture.
Anichess Updates
-TGE & Token: The long-awaited $CHECK token and Checkmate ecosystem launch is officially slated for November.
-New Game –> King’s Gambit:
--A chess survival game featuring “ghost battles” asynchronous PvP where you face recorded games from top players.
--Players can stake coins into their ghost profiles; challengers win (or lose) against them in replay duels.
--Mixes AI, strategy, and crypto rewards in a new format inspired by racing ghosts & Tetris-style interference.
-Anichess Puzzles: Still one of the top Base mini-games; a learning hub for chess newcomers that rewards leaderboard players with $CHECK.
Tower Game & Base Ecosystem
-Wreck League Versus: A hybrid social + mech battle game where players own, build, and compete with customizable mechs.
--Battles are auto-run, but victory depends on mech builds, social engagement, and community support.
--The game integrates “Base Juice” power-ups that boost scores and ranking, inspired by giveaways from Base events.
-Social-Fi Mechanics:
Followers, reposts, and interactions directly enhance leaderboard performance.
Blends gaming, creator economy, and on-chain reputation.
-Accessible Building: Tower promotes BasePay and easy integration for builders. No heavy coding needed, just creativity and social momentum.
The Collab Campaign
-2-Week Event (Live Now):
--Compete across Anichess Puzzles and Wreck League Versus leaderboards.
--Top 20 in each will receive $CHECK tokens, mech NFTs, and premium passes.
-Prizes:
--Base Juice and Mega Base Juice boosts
--Mech parts & NFT upgrades
--Early $CHECK allocations post-TGE
-Community Battle:
--Anichess and Tower players will go head-to-head in a cross-game challenge. Chess brains vs. mech firepower.
--Expect future integrations like Anichess-themed mechs or spells inspired by Tower defense.
Building Culture & Faith in Web3
-Collaboration Over Competition: Both teams emphasized community-first growth and education through play.
-Builder Mindset: Anyone can code, create, or deploy games on Base.
-Quote from Tom:
“Base makes it easy to build. If you can imagine it, you can deploy it. No need for big teams or heavy funding.”
-Shared Ethos: Fun first, purpose second, tokens third. The partnership proves Web3 can be creative, inclusive, and genuinely enjoyable.
As Jastra put it:
“Both our games are built on Base, both built on love for community. It just makes sense.”
GameFi meets SocialFi.
$CHECK your mechs. Build your moves. G - $Check your crew.