EdChess

EdChess is a play-to-earn chess platform built on the TON blockchain and integrated directly into Telegram. Players compete in chess matches, tournaments and guild confrontations while earning cryptocurrency rewards. It positions itself as a way for chess enthusiasts and Telegram users to play, learn and earn in one place.

Yes, EdChess is free to play. You can access the game through the Telegram bot without an upfront purchase. The play-to-earn rewards are based on chess activity rather than a paid entry.

EdChess runs on the TON (The Open Network) blockchain, the network closely associated with Telegram. Rewards in EdChess are paid out in $TON. Using TON allows the game to settle crypto rewards directly inside the Telegram environment.

In EdChess you earn $TON by playing chess games, competing in tournaments and taking part in guild confrontations. The bot also includes a mini-game and a leaderboard where active players can collect rewards. Additional rewards are available for inviting friends through the referral system.

EdChess is a Telegram-based application, so it works on any device that runs Telegram, including Android and iOS smartphones as well as desktop. The game is accessed through the @edchess_bot Telegram bot. A standalone web version has been announced as coming soon.

No, EdChess does not currently include an NFT component. The game focuses on chess gameplay and $TON rewards rather than tradable NFT assets. This keeps the experience centered on skill-based chess play.

To start playing EdChess, open Telegram and launch the @edchess_bot application. From there you can begin chess matches, join tournaments or challenge friends directly inside Telegram chats. To challenge a friend, type @edchess_bot in a chat, add a space, pick a time control such as Bullet, Blitz or Rapid, and send the invite.

EdChess offers several ways to play, including 1v1 duels against other players, matches against a computer opponent, and a tournaments mode. There is also a Game with Friends mode that lets you challenge contacts inside Telegram chats, plus guild confrontations. Time controls include Bullet, Blitz and Rapid.

EdChess is a listed Web3 game that operates as an official Telegram mini app and is tracked on directories such as PlayToEarn.com. The team states it uses an in-house anti-cheat system and game engine to keep matches fair. As with any crypto game, players should use official links only and treat play-to-earn rewards as variable rather than guaranteed income.

Yes, EdChess states that it uses an anti-cheat system and a chess game engine developed in-house. This is intended to detect engine assistance and keep competitive play fair. Fair-play enforcement is important in EdChess because matches and tournaments are tied to crypto rewards.

EdChess is currently in an early stage of development, listed with Alpha status on PlayToEarn.com. Core features such as chess matches, tournaments and the Telegram bot are already available, while a dedicated web version is still planned. Players should expect ongoing changes and new features as the project matures.