Shatranj (Persian Chess)

Chess as it was played before being introduced to Europe.

Board Size: 8 x 8
Author:
Year: 800

Starting Position

P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
R
R
N
N
A
A
F
F
K
K
A
A
N
N
R
R

Hover over pieces to see their moves.

Variant Pieces

Move Only
Capture Only
Move & Capture
Hopper (Hurdle)
Lame (Leaper)
Immune
Promotion Zone
Explode (x)
Power Transfer (w)
ep En Passant (e)