Chaturanga-Shatranj

Chaturanga — the original chess, born in 6th century India.

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Chaturanga is the earliest known chess variant, played on an 8×8 board with
six piece types: Raja (King), Mantri (Counselor), Gaja (Elephant), Ashva
(Horse), Ratha (Chariot), and Padati (Pawn). Each piece has unique movement
rules that differ from modern chess — making it a fresh strategic challenge
for chess players and history enthusiasts alike.

On this channel:
• How-to-play tutorials for complete beginners
• Piece movement guides (Raja, Mantri, Gaja, Ashva, Ratha, Padati)
• Puzzle walkthroughs
• Historical context — how Chaturanga evolved into Shatranj, then modern chess
• Strategy tips and opening ideas

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