Cambodian Chess Set
the game of ‘ouk chaktrang’ (or ‘ok’)
also played throughout Thailand as ‘makruk’
THE ANCIENT GAME OF CAMBODIA
Cambodia is home to one
of the most ancient surviving chess forms in the world. Pictured on the ancient
walls of Angkor Watt, still played today on the streets, in cafes and in high
level ceremonial tournaments, this is truly one of the great games of the world.
PLEASE REVIEW ALL PHOTOS
These sets vary widely in quality and condition.
Please observe the quality of the wood, the relative sizes of the pieces, and the carving of the particular set.
Cracks in wood, unusual grain patterns, signs of age and wear are apparent in some sets.
Close-up and detailed photos are selected to show any unusual characteristics.
Relative size of kings is indicated with a ruler -- sorry for bad auto-focus in some of these pictures.
Let us know if you have questions.
DURABLE CAMBODIAN STYLE PLAYING MAT
While you may prefer to set these chessmen on a high quality standard board, the traditional
Cambodian chessboard does not have the alternate colors so familiar to Western
players.
This playing mat is of durable vinyl, showing a photographic reproduction
of a top-quality crafted board from Cambodia.
RULES INCLUDED
The rules of Cambodian
chess are strikingly different from the modern international game, and more
similar to the chess that was played centuries ago.
A rule booklet is included with this set, so that the player may begin playing
immediately in the true Cambodian style.
RECOMMENDED VIEWING
Please find videos of this game by searching Khmer chess on Youtube. There are many games to be enjoyed, broadcast directly from cafés and tournaments in Cambodia.
SHIPPING, ETC.
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