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A blockchain-based online chess platform for players to earn crypto rewards, engage in competitive gameplay, and trade NFT chess pieces.
Immortal Game has raised $12.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at Immortal Game.
Immortal Game has raised $12.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Immortal Game is a blockchain-based online chess platform that enables players to earn cryptocurrency rewards and participate in competitive gameplay, based in Paris, France. The company has raised $15.5 million in total funding, including a $12 million Series A round led by TCG Crypto, and has approximately 20 employees. As of late 2022, the platform reported 50,000 registered players and 5,000 weekly active users, with its marketplace generating 200 ETH in transaction volume by June 2022. Key investors include TCG Crypto, Kraken Ventures, and Kevin Durant's 35V. Advisors include over 50 grandmasters, such as Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, alongside Scott Frank, creator of Netflix's "The Queen's Gambit." Immortal Game was founded in March 2021 by Thomas Zaepffel, David Cingala, and Geoffroy Mestrallet.
Immortal Game has raised $12.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $12.0M Series A in September 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2022 | $12M Series A | Jesse Jacobs | Thirty Five Ventures, Thom Ruhe, Blockwall, Cassius, Greenfield ONE, Kraken Ventures, Sparkle Ventures, Spice Capital | Announced |
Immortal Game has raised $12.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Immortal Game's investors include Jesse Jacobs, Thirty Five Ventures, Thom Ruhe, Blockwall, Cassius, Greenfield One, Kraken Ventures, Sparkle Ventures, Spice Capital.
Immortal Game is a Paris-based gaming startup founded in 2021 that builds a blockchain-powered online chess platform integrating web3 features like NFTs, play-to-earn mechanics, quests, and a marketplace.[1][2][4][5] It serves chess enthusiasts worldwide, offering live games, tournaments, learning tools, and monetization options through stylish NFT "Immortals" representing chess pieces with unique play styles and leaderboard boosts.[1][2][5] The platform solves the challenge of modernizing chess—a timeless game—by blending its heritage with blockchain rewards, addressing player demands for ownership, skill monetization, and community-driven experiences amid rising online chess popularity.[2][5] With $15.5M raised ($3.5M seed + $12M Series A), it has achieved early traction: 50,000 registered users, 5,000 weekly active users (as of 2022), 17,532 Discord members (2023), and 200 ETH in marketplace volume since June 2022.[2][4][5]
Immortal Game was co-founded in 2021 by Thomas Zaepffel (CEO, ex-Co-Founder of Adot), David Cingala (CTO, ex-Full Stack Developer at Adot), Geoffroy Mestrallet (ex-Head of Paris Unlimited at JLL France), and Efflam Daniel (Developer, ex-Lead Web Developer at Publicis Conseil), in collaboration with the global chess community.[2][4] The idea emerged from chess's surging popularity during the pandemic, aiming to leverage blockchain for a "play and earn" evolution while partnering with 50 Grand Masters as ambassadors.[2][5] Early traction included a $3.5M seed round, a partnership with Immutable X for Ethereum layer-2 scaling, and a public launch of its web3 platform, fueling a $12M Series A in 2022 led by TCG Crypto.[2][5] Backed by investors like Cassius, Greenfield One, Sparkle Ventures, 35V (Kevin Durant/Rich Kleiman), Kraken Ventures, and others, the company quickly hit milestones like 1M+ puzzles solved and weekly tournaments.[1][4]
(Note: A separate "Immortal Games" entity focuses on Christian-themed games like a Noah’s Ark mobile title, but lacks blockchain/chess ties and funding scale, confirming Immortal Game as the primary match.[3])
Immortal Game rides the web3 gaming wave, capitalizing on chess's post-pandemic boom (millions on apps like Chess.com) by introducing blockchain ownership amid an "inflection point" in consumer gaming adoption.[2][5] Timing aligns with NFT/play-to-earn hype (e.g., Axie Infinity's influence) and layer-2 solutions like Immutable X reducing Ethereum fees, enabling scalable "play and earn" for skill-based games.[2][5] Market forces favoring it include crypto VCs' push into gaming (e.g., Animoca Brands support via Sparkle Ventures), celebrity backing (Kevin Durant), and chess's evergreen appeal in emerging markets like India.[2][4] It influences the ecosystem by onboarding traditional gamers to web3, partnering with Grand Masters to legitimize blockchain chess, and expanding U.S./Europe/India reach—potentially capturing a slice of chess's massive audience if it scales user growth.[2][5]
Immortal Game is poised to disrupt online chess by scaling its web3 platform, with plans for advanced tournaments, game modes, and key market expansion using its $15.5M war chest.[2][5] Trends like mainstream web3 gaming maturation, AI-chess synergies, and tokenized esports will shape its path, especially as blockchain costs drop further. Its influence could evolve from niche innovator to ecosystem leader if it converts free-to-play users (targeting millions) amid crypto volatility—watch for user growth beyond 2022's 50K benchmark and sustained marketplace volume. This "winning move" in timeless chess positions it to checkmate traditional platforms.[2][5]
Key people at Immortal Game.
