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Play Chaturanga Chess Online
Discover Chaturanga, the ancient Indian chess game that inspired modern chess. Play this strategic two-player chess variant online for free, on mobile, with a friend, or against AI.
What is Chaturanga?
Chaturanga is an ancient chess game played on an 8×8 board. Its chariot, horse, elephant, minister, king, and pawn pieces form the historical foundation of chess. This modern online version keeps Chaturanga’s distinctive movement rules while making it easy to learn and play in a browser.
Four ways to play Chaturanga
Online Chaturanga lets you create a game, share an invite code, and challenge another player. Chaturanga pass and play is built for two people sharing one device. You can also play Chaturanga against the computer with three AI difficulty levels, or take a quick game on your phone with mobile Chaturanga chess.
Learn the Chaturanga pieces
Chariots move orthogonally, horses move like modern knights, elephants jump exactly two squares diagonally, ministers move one square diagonally, and pawns move forward and capture diagonally. Capturing the opposing king wins the game, so every move creates a new tactical question.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play Chaturanga online for free?
Yes. King Arthur Chess lets you play Chaturanga free in a modern browser on desktop, tablet, or phone.
Can two people play Chaturanga on one device?
Yes. Choose Chaturanga pass and play to take turns locally on one phone, tablet, or computer.
Does Chaturanga have AI opponents?
Yes. Chaturanga includes Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced AI difficulty levels.
Is Chaturanga available on mobile?
Yes. Chaturanga mobile chess works in a responsive browser and can be installed as a progressive web app.