Hnefatafl, often described as Viking chess, is an asymmetric tafl game in which defenders escort the king to a corner under Copenhagen rules. Play Hnefatafl (Viking Chess) free in your browser against adjustable AI. No download or account.
Viking chess on an 11×11 board under full Copenhagen rules — shieldwall captures, corner escapes and exit forts all in play. Take either side, and Master Hint works for attackers and defenders alike.
How You WinThe two sides win in completely different ways: the defenders must get the king to any corner refuge or build a legal exit fort at the edge, while the attackers must capture the king or completely enclose him and every remaining defender in a region with no orthogonal path to the board edge.
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