Chess strategy game Anichess completes $1.8 million financing, with Fenbushi Capital and others participating

Animoca Brands-backed chess strategy game Anichess has completed a $1.8 million financing round, led by Sfermion and Amber Group, with participation from Fenbushi Capital, Aspen Digital, SNZ Capital, etc. The new funds will be used to fund game development, marketing activities and team expansion. It is reported that the game was developed by Animoca in cooperation with Chess.com and five-time world chess champion Magnus Carlsen, using PvE gameplay, and is expected to launch the second phase and introduce PvP gameplay later in the first quarter of 2024. (Animocabrands)