Tafl: viking chess

Tafl: viking chess

Tafl: viking chess

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Puzzles May 18, 2026
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About Tafl: viking chess

A Scandinavian strategy board game that was popular in the Middle Ages. In Scandinavian society, it was comparable to chess. The game has game variants that differ in: - board size: 7, 9, 11, 13 - victory conditions: bring the king to the edge or corner of the board. - king encirclement conditions: from two or four sides. - the number of attacking (black) and defending (white) pieces. You can play the game with artificial intelligence, with another person on one device, or with an opponent online in multiplayer mode. The attacking black pieces move first. Then the players move in turns. All pieces move vertically or horizontally to any num

How to Play

Choose your preferred board size (7x7, 9x9, 11x11, or 13x13) and victory condition (king to the edge or corner) to start the game. Learn the roles: defenders protect the king, while attackers aim to capture him. Slide your pieces horizontally any number of squares, like a rook in chess. Black pieces move first, followed by defenders, alternating turns. Capture opponent pieces by flanking them on two opposite sides with your pieces. Shield your king by positioning defenders around him. Succeed by escorting the king to the board's edge or corner, or by surrounding the king with four attackers, depending on the variant. Play against AI, a local friend, or online opponents to test your strategy.

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