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Chaturaji - Chess Variant
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Chaturaji

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Chaturaji is a historical four-player board game from India played on an uncheckered 8 by 8 board, with each participant controlling an army positioned in one corner. Its name refers to four kings, and its forces are related to the infantry, cavalry, elephants, and chariots represented in early Indian chess traditions. Some documented forms use dice to determine which piece may move, while reconstructions and modern rules can differ.

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How good is Chaturaji?
Chaturaji scores 6.85/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Chess Variant category. Ancient four-player pedigree and scholarly interest; dice and coalition dynamics make modern strategic reputation mixed.
What are the best alternatives to Chaturaji?
See our alternatives page for Chaturaji for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Chess960 (Fischer Random Chess), Shogi, Xiangqi.
How does Chaturaji compare to Chess960 (Fischer Random Chess)?
See our detailed comparison of Chaturaji vs Chess960 (Fischer Random Chess) with scores, features, and an AI-powered verdict.
Is Chaturaji worth it in 2026?
With a score of 6.85/10, Chaturaji is a solid option in Chess Variant. See all Chess Variant ranked.

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