description Tamerlane Chess Overview
Tamerlane Chess is a historical chess variant associated with the court of Timur in medieval Persia. It uses an 11 by 10 board with two additional projecting squares, creating an expanded playing area compared with the standard 8 by 8 chessboard. The game is related to shatranj but has a distinct array of pieces and special rules, including different forms of promotion. Its rules are reconstructed from Persian manuscript traditions rather than from modern tournament chess.
help Tamerlane Chess FAQ
What size board does Tamerlane Chess use?
Tamerlane Chess uses an 11 by 10 board. It also adds two projecting squares, creating a larger playing area than standard chess.
How is Tamerlane Chess different from standard 8 by 8 chess?
It uses an expanded 11 by 10 board with two additional projecting squares. The game is also related to shatranj, so its historical design differs from modern standard chess.
Why is Tamerlane Chess associated with Timur?
The variant is associated with the court of Timur in medieval Persia. Its name refers to Tamerlane, the historical European name commonly connected with Timur.
What are the two projecting squares in Tamerlane Chess?
They are two extra squares that extend the main 11 by 10 board. Their presence gives Tamerlane Chess a distinctive shape that standard 8 by 8 chess does not have.
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