A unique social chess platform is up for auction, offering a chance to own an entire website where participants engage globally in chess matches, enhancing collective intelligence. Despite significant media attention and potential, the founders are selling the platform to focus on other projects supported by unforeseen angel funding. Their decision to sell stems from the need to dedicate time to newly funded ventures, entrusting the platform to someone who can devote the necessary resources to its potential growth. The platform, built with custom coding using advanced technologies like PHP, MySQL, and AJAX, provides a comprehensive chess experience. It boasts features such as a sophisticated chess engine, algorithm protections against gaming manipulations, and an intuitive user interface. Administrators have access to extensive control tools for user management and game settings. CrowdChess has garnered significant press coverage from major outlets without spending on marketing, demonstrating the platform’s inherent value and appeal. The market for social games is expanding rapidly, presenting a promising opportunity with 1.1 billion chess players worldwide, increasingly participating online. The auction includes everything from company equity, business plans, and the entire website, to server hosting options and existing partnerships. With a monthly visitor count exceeding 70,000 and over 1,700 registered users, the platform exhibits substantial traffic and user engagement. The sale proceeds on an "as is" basis, with post-sale support offered to the new owner to ensure a smooth transition.
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