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Makruk: Thai Chess

Category : BoardVersion: 3.9.5

Size：49.4 MBOS : Android 8.0+

Update：Feb 20,2025

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Application Description

Thai Chess: A Digital Take on a Classic

Thai Chess, played on an 8x8 board, shares similarities with classical chess but boasts key differences. The initial setup mirrors classical chess, with two exceptions: the white queen starts on e1 and the white king on d1 (each king to the left of its queen from the player's perspective); and pawns begin on the third rank (white) and sixth rank (black).

Image of Thai Chess board setup

Piece Movement:

King: Moves one square horizontally, vertically, or diagonally (no castling).
Queen: Moves only one square diagonally.
Rook: Moves any number of unoccupied squares horizontally or vertically.
Bishop: Moves one square diagonally in any direction or one square forward vertically.
Knight: Moves in an "L" shape (two squares in one direction, then one square perpendicularly), as in classical chess.
Pawn: Moves one square forward vertically and captures one square diagonally forward, similar to classical chess. Pawns promote to a queen upon reaching the sixth rank.

Image of Thai Chess piece movement

Gameplay Modes:

Thai Chess offers various gameplay modes: against artificial intelligence, locally with another person on the same device, or online against opponents in multiplayer mode.

Winning the Game:

Checkmating the opponent's king secures victory, as in classical chess. A stalemate results in a draw.

This digital adaptation of Thai Chess provides a familiar yet unique chess experience, blending traditional gameplay with modern accessibility.

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