Russia has launched the national online gaming platform myChess, an analogue of the Chess.com website blocked by Roskomnadzor.
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One of the world’s most popular platforms for chess players and fans, Chess.com, was blocked in Russia in 2022.
“Domestic chess players now have the opportunity to play online within their own ecosystem, myChess.app, created by Russian programmers, for the first time after the introduction of restrictions on chess.com and the blocking of the Russian major leagues. at lichess.org. “, the platform’s press service told TASS.
They clarified that they tested the platform in March of this year. It has already hosted children’s and student tournaments and even corporate league team matches. You can also stream on the site.
The platform is equipped with artificial intelligence technologies; soon in myChess it will be possible to choose AI avatars of grandmasters as opponents. The platform is also suitable for learning, both independently and in a study group.
The founder of the myChess ecosystem, Zoya Arnatskaya, said that the mission is to popularize chess as a mass sport that will contribute to the country’s intellectual capital.
Now the app can be downloaded from Rustore and will soon appear on AppStore and Google Play.
Author:
Natalia Gormaleva
Source: RB
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