How to start playing AniChess: Basic guide for beginners

AniChess, developed by a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, combines the tradition of classic chess with a unique strategic dimension thanks to its spell-based mechanics. This free-to-play game offers an accessible and rewarding experience for players of all levels, respecting the basics of chess while adding new tactical possibilities. If you're ready to explore this fusion of the traditional and the novel, here's how to get started.

Step 1: Sign Up and Login

1. Go to the official AniChess page and select one of the login options: Facebook, Google, Discord, or X.

2. Once inside, go to your profile and add a referral code for extra points (PPG7QJ). If you share your own code, you will receive:

• 100 points for each friend you invite to the game.

• 30 points for each friend they manage to invite.

These points will help you progress on the leaderboard this season.

Step 2: Take the Tutorial

When you enter the game, you will be asked to take an initial tutorial. It is highly recommended, as it will teach you the basic rules and unique mechanics of AniChess.

Your guide will be The Scherif, who will explain the basics of the game:

1. Available game modes:

• Quick Match: Quick matches, ideal for practice.

• Ranked Match: Competitions in a more competitive environment.

• Friend Match: Play with friends in a personalized way.

• Train with Bot: Training against artificial intelligence.

The tutorial will start in Quick Match, introducing you to the use of spells and the dynamics of the game.

Step 3: Learn the core mechanics

In AniChess, the classic chess moves such as castling, pawn promotion, and "En Passant" remain with one exception: castling is allowed even if the king or the squares it moves on are threatened.

The goal of the game: capture the enemy king, without the need for check or mate.

Mana and Spell System:

• You gain 1 mana point per turn if you don't cast spells.

• You can accumulate up to a maximum of 8 mana points.

• Spells are a fundamental part of strategy, but they require calculated use to avoid running out of mana.

Available time modes:

• Blitz: 5 minutes with 2 second increments per move (5|2).

• Quick: 10 minutes without increments (10|0).

• Classic: 30 minutes without increments (30|0).

Step 4: Use spells strategically

Before each game, you will need to choose the variant you wish to play:

• Lite: You can only choose 1 spell.

• Classic: You can choose up to 3 spells.

During the tutorial, you will be given three basic spells to learn how to use:

• House Recruit: Summons an additional pawn to the board.

• Bishop 2.0: Places a bishop strategically, even if it has to pass over other pieces.

• Parkour Mech: Turns a piece into a knight permanently.

Important: Pieces captured by a spell behave as if they were captured with a normal move.

Step 5: How to Win in AniChess

The goal in AniChess is Kingslay, which means capturing your opponent's king. Unlike classic chess, there are no concepts of check or checkmate here, as spells can disrupt the flow of the game.

Draw Conditions:

• When the same board position is repeated three times.

• If both players make 50 consecutive moves without a pawn being moved or a piece being captured.

• You can also accept a draw by mutual agreement or resign at any time.

• Stalemate: There is no possibility of a stalemate draw, as moving a king into check is not relevant in AniChess.

Step 6: Complete the Tutorial and Unlock Competitive Mode

The tutorial will end when you have learned the essential rules and mechanics. To unlock the Ranked Match competitive mode, you first need to:

Win five matches in Quick Match.

AniChess invites you to rethink traditional chess by incorporating magical elements that expand strategic possibilities. With this guide, you can register, learn the basic rules, and prepare to enjoy dynamic and exciting games.

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