Tafl (Viking Chess) (Hnefatafl)

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Anwir

Aug 31, 2021

Is anyone knowledgable about Tafl games and their history? I'm very interested in their novelty. Let's open up a discussion about their history and rules. I have a particular fascination in how the history of Chess and Tafl might intertwine.

ChampoftheBepoCamp

Aug 31, 2021

Hmmm no sure looks peculiar

redtoadstool

Aug 31, 2021

I love brandubh, a smaller Irish hnefetafl variant, 7x7 board. I think some precursor of these games winds way back into prehistory, deep in the roots of Indo-European culture. I think their importance would be way beyond just a pastime and have important ritual significance.