Observed arrival · 2026-10-23
Chess on the Moon, before launch
A project page for a proposed robotic chessboard near the Moon’s south pole, with moves sent from Earth.
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✦Pretty
●Pro
◎Niche
◉Human
⚑Risk
ƒJS
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- Chess players and lunar-project watchers
- Worth noticing
- The page places the proposed board at Malapert Massif, 85.99° S, and says it has not launched.
Field notes
The page identifies the proposed site as Malapert Massif at 85.99° S and describes a move traveling from Earth to the board in about 1.3 seconds. Its background is described as a real-time digital twin of the landing site, explicitly not live video. The board has not launched; the signup form lets visitors choose player, partner or sponsor, investor, or press interest.
Observed signals
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Editorial observations of this landing page, not a rating.
○OpenPublic substance visible
◎NicheUnusually specific use
◉HumanPersonal, local, civic, or handmade
ƒJavaScriptBrowser-side code central
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