Trading activity:
Reported 24-hour volume equals 7.03% of market capitalization. The local markets snapshot lists HTX, BingX and Bithumb among venues with observed trading activity.
YearBull indicators:
YearBull Rank #5,219. Bull Score 32/100.
YB Market Risk Low. This relative market-volatility label is not an investment-safety assessment.
Cycle Early. Observed price change: 24h -0.23% · 7d -12.10% · 30d -24.37%.
Values are descriptive and should be read together rather than as a price forecast.
Read the YearBull methodology.
Snapshot date: 2026-10-27.Data history: 90 days available in the latest 90-day window.
Methodology responsibility:
YearBull’s analytical methodology and presentation rules are developed and maintained by
Alan Zelvin, Founder & Lead Crypto Researcher.
This note identifies responsibility for the methodology; it does not attribute authorship of this data snapshot.
What is Checkmate (CHECK)?
Source description
“Chess remains one of the most widely played and culturally significant games in history. With over 605.0 million players globally and over $2.5 billion in market value, its recent resurgence, driven by digital platforms, live streaming, and global accessibility, has brought the game to new audiences. Yet despite this momentum, the digital chess experience has remained largely unchanged. It continues to be the same game, with the same rules and mechanics. Anichess looks to modernize chess and reimagine the timeless game. By integrating spell-based mechanics, digital ownership, and player-driven governance, it reimagines chess as an interactive, evolving ecosystem. Anichess transforms the game as a new title that looks to advance chess adoption, giving seasoned players a twist to the game they love and empowering newer players by giving them an even playing field to enter the game and test their skills.”
This source-supplied description may contain old, promotional, or unverified claims and is not YearBull editorial analysis.
Official links and contract records appear in Key Facts. Project details can change, so verify current information with the project.
Checkmate (CHECK) FAQ
How does Anichess propose to change the traditional chess format?
The project presents Anichess as a variation on conventional chess that adds spell-based mechanics to the familiar game. Rather than keeping the experience limited to established rules and mechanics, it aims to create a more interactive and evolving format. The stated goal is to offer experienced chess players a new twist while making the game more approachable for newcomers.
What role do spell-based mechanics play in Anichess?
Spell-based mechanics are described as a central feature of Anichess. They are intended to expand the ways players interact with a chess match beyond the standard movement and capture rules. The project does not specify the individual spells, how they are acquired, or how they affect gameplay, so their precise operation and balance remain unclear.
How is digital ownership incorporated into the Anichess ecosystem?
Anichess is presented as incorporating digital ownership into its broader gaming ecosystem. This suggests that some elements of the experience may be represented as digitally owned assets, although the project does not specify which items qualify, what rights ownership provides, or whether those assets can be transferred between players. The exact ownership model therefore remains unspecified.
What does player-driven governance mean in the context of Anichess?
The project says Anichess will include player-driven governance, positioning the community as a participant in how the ecosystem develops. However, it does not explain which decisions players can influence, what voting process would be used, or whether governance applies to gameplay, digital assets, or other areas. The practical scope of this model is not defined.
Who is Anichess intended to serve?
Anichess is positioned for both established chess players and people who are newer to the game. Its modified mechanics are meant to give experienced players an alternative way to engage with chess, while the project says a more even playing field could help newcomers participate and test their skills. The project does not provide specific onboarding features or player statistics.
Checkmate metric comparison
This comparison is a stored snapshot generated 2026-10-22 06:31 UTC from 292 daily observations available from 2025-12-30 through 2026-10-22. It is separate from the latest analytical cards above. Percentiles compare the snapshot value with that day's analytical universe; a higher percentile means a larger observed value, not necessarily a better investment characteristic.
Metric
Snapshot
30d before
90d before
Change vs 30d
Universe percentile
Price
$0.00924663
$0.0120
$0.0335
-22.9%
n/a
Market cap
$3.32M
$4.30M
$11.13M
-22.7%
P76.8
YearBull Rank
#4,445
#3,854
#11
Lower by 591
P47.9
Bull Score
35/100
26/100
74/100
+9.0 pts
P27.5
Turnover
7.79%
38.04%
90.26%
-30.3 pts
P80.8
YB Market Risk
Low
Low
Low
Unchanged
n/a
Cycle
Early
Early
Early
Unchanged
n/a
Median absolute daily movement 2.75%; distance from the highest local daily price -91.0%; circulating supply change +96.0%. These measurements are descriptive and do not predict future direction.
Editorial research. Identity, project facts, sources, and risks below belong to the dated editorial review. The live analytical snapshot above may be newer and is generated separately from stored market data.
The Checkmate whitepaper describes a protocol for composable anonymous value; token utility and current contract should be attributed to the project materials.
Risks and open questions
Whitepaper claims are project-authored; verify chain, contract, supply and live status.
YearBull Rank overview
Current YearBull Rank for checkmate-2: #5219.
Rank timeline (last 365 days)
Rank movement (nearest daily data).
Reading rule: smaller rank numbers are better.
7d window (2026-10-20): #1923 → #5219 (down by 3296).
30d window (2026-09-27): #3629 → #5219 (down by 1590).
Downside posture: a stable slope can beat a flashy month.
Venue angle: improvement with higher churn can be a rotation phase.
Liquidity context: peer movement can shift relative placement even without news.
Market phase: recent movement can fit a transition rather than a clean trend.
Practical note: if you only read one thing, read the slope.
YearBull Rank is a relative placement score used on YearBull to compare a coin against peers within the same dataset. Lower values mean higher placement in the YearBull ordering. It is best read as relative context across time windows, not as a guarantee.
Editorial note:
This analysis was prepared by the YearBull research team under the direction of
Alan Zelvin,
Founder and Lead Crypto Researcher.
The assessment follows YearBull’s internal research methodology and editorial standards.
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