Thai Chess: A Digital Adaptation of a Classic Game

Thai Chess, played on an 8x8 board, shares similarities with classical chess but features key distinctions in piece setup and movement. This digital version allows for single-player AI matches, local two-player games, and online multiplayer encounters.

Piece Setup:

The board dimensions are identical to standard chess. However, the initial arrangement differs slightly:

• The white queen starts on e1, and the white king on d1 (each king is to the left of its queen from the player's perspective).
• Pawns are positioned on the third rank (white) and sixth rank (black).

Piece Movement:

• King: Moves one square horizontally, vertically, or diagonally (no castling).
• Queen: Moves only one square diagonally.
• Rook: Moves any number of unoccupied squares horizontally or vertically.
• Bishop: Moves one square diagonally in any direction or one square forward vertically.
• Knight: Moves in an "L" shape (two squares in one direction, then one square perpendicularly), as in standard chess.
• Pawn: Moves one square forward vertically and captures one square diagonally forward (as in standard chess). Pawns promote to a queen upon reaching the sixth rank.

Winning the Game:

The objective, as in classical chess, is to checkmate the opponent's king. A stalemate results in a draw. This digital adaptation offers a familiar yet unique chess experience accessible through various gameplay modes.