When Chess Meets Magic!

Have you ever had those thoughts in a chess game where you wished for a little something extra? Some magical push? Well, brace yourself then! Because the centuries-old traditional chess is going to meet the modern thrill of spellcasting! The 64-square battlefield will get a magical twist: Anichess! This game will turn your understanding of the game completely on its head.

You know how to play chess. Now, imagine you have Mana, like a deck of spells, which has the ability to change the entire course of the game! You need to be both a strategist and a sorcerer to win the game. It’s not just a game anymore; it will be a tournament. ChessBase India and Anichess are teaming up to bring this tournament - the SPELLS OPEN.

Official poster of the Spells Open. | Photo: Anichess

How to Play Spell Chess? | Video: Anichess

How the Spells Open works:

Phase 1: Swiss Qualifiers (June 21–26)

  • Play as many games as you like: Quick or Ranked

  • Score system: Win = +1, Loss = -1

  • Play whenever you want, against players across the Anichess universe

  • The Top 64 scorers qualify for the Playoffs

  • Leaderboard updates daily, so keep an eye on your rank!


Phase 2: Top 64 Playoffs (June 28–29)

  • Single-elimination format

  • Each match is a Best-of-3 Blitz battle (5+2 time control)

  • Grand finale: Best-of-5 and livestreamed for all to see!

What’s at stake?

  • $3,000 USD prize pool

  • 7,000 M8 points (the in-game currency you can use to unlock spells, lootboxes, and cosmetics!)

  • A chance to become the first-ever SPELLS OPEN champion and leave your mark in the Anichess universe

Prize Distribution of the Spells Open. | Photo: Anichess

Even if you don’t win it all, the M8 points you earn stay with you. You can use it for your progress in the game, unlock cool stuff, and create an interesting Anichess avatar!

How to Register?

  • Head over to Anichess.com and create a free account.

  • Go to your profile to find your Wallet ID (e.g., 0x0ba0393…).

  • Join the Anichess Club and enter that Wallet ID.

  • Visit the Tournament page and sign up for SPELLS OPEN.

You will see this in the tournament section of the Anichess Club. | Photo: Anichess

Note: Registration ends on June 26

Qualifiers: June 21–26

Playoffs: June 28–29

June 28: Rounds of 64 → Quarterfinals

The Spells Open is the perfect chance to play chess with a twist. Whether you are here to compete, cast, or simply have fun, this is the best place to be.

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Important links

Anichess Website

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