Play Tafl: viking chess Online Free

About This Game

Tafl, the venerable Viking chess of the Scandinavian Middle Ages, offers a wonderfully asymmetric duel that stands apart from any modern board game you know. One player commands a king and his defenders trying to escort him safely to the edge or corner of the board, while the other leads a larger horde of attackers determined to surround him. Captures happen by encirclement, so every move reshapes the battlefield in ways that feel closer to siege warfare than checkers. Multiple board sizes and rule variations keep matches fresh, with play against artificial intelligence, a friend on one device, or online rivals. History buffs and strategists alike will be hooked.

How to Play

Click a piece, then click a square to slide it along an open row or column, like a rook. The black attackers move first; capture by sandwiching an enemy piece between two of yours. The defender wins by escorting the king to the edge or corner, while attackers win by surrounding the king on all four sides. Guard the king's escape lanes early, since one open corridor can end the match in a single move.