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Ouk Chaktrang (អុកចត្រង្គ)

Name: Ouk Chaktrang (អុកចត្រង្គ)
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Author: Elite Naga

Category : BoardVersion: 3.38

Size：15.9 MBOS : Android 5.0+

Developer：Elite Naga Update：Apr 18,2025

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Khmer Traditional Board Game

One of the fascinating traditional board games cherished in Cambodia is known as Ouk Chaktrang (អុកចត្រង្គ). The term "Ouk" is believed to mimic the sound produced when a chess piece is moved on the board during a check. In the context of the game's rules and terminology, "Ouk" signifies a check, and it is customary for the player to announce it vocally when checking the opponent's King.

The game is formally called "Chaktrang," a name derived from the Sanskrit word "Chaturanga" (चतुरङ्ग), indicating its Indian origins. Similar to international chess, Ouk Chaktrang is played between two individuals, but in Cambodia, it often involves two teams, which adds an extra layer of excitement and entertainment. It's common to see Cambodian men gathering to play Ouk Chaktrang at local barbershops or men's cafes in their towns or villages.

The primary objective of Chaktrang is to checkmate the opponent's King. At the start of the game, the first move is decided by a mutual agreement between the players. In subsequent games, the player who lost the previous match usually has the privilege of moving first. If the first game results in a draw, the decision on who moves first in the next game is again settled by mutual agreement.

Another traditional Cambodian chess game is known as Rek. For more details on this game, please see the section on the Rek game.

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