Indian chess

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This article about regional versions of chess played in India. For ancient Indian chess variant, which believed to be predecessor of chess by some historian, see Chaturanga.

Indian chess is regional variety of standard chess played in India.^[1] There are several such variations. These variations are very similar to chess. They were very famous among kings and courtesans. Previously Chariots (Ratha) were used in warfare, but in medieval times chariots were replaced by Camels (Oshtra). So, the Bishop in olden days was called Ratha/Śakata and in medieval ages was called Oshtra.

[edit] Difference from chess

• The King is always placed at the right of the queen.
• There are special rules when the King is left with pawns only.

[edit] See also

• Origins of chess
• Chaturaji, four-handed version of Chaturanga

[edit] References