Shatar vs ZammaApp

Shatar was the variant of chess, played for many centuries in Mongolia, before it was replaced by FIDE chess by pressure of the former CCCP. This game is a direct offspring of the medieval Arabic chess, evolving in a different direction as chess did in Western Europe and Russia. The movement of the queen is particularly interesting, as it has the combined moves of a Ferz (general) and Rook. In 1993, AISE organized a `Grand Prix’ tournament (played by postal mail) on Shatar. In later years, more Shatar tournaments were held in this game.

Zamma is a traditional North African and Saharan strategy board game — an ancestor of modern checkers, played on an Alquerque-style point-and-line board for over 3,000 years. Pieces sit on intersection points connected by lines. Regular pieces move forward; captures are mandatory and can happen in any direction. Reach the far row to promote to a Mullah, which moves any distance along any line. Features • Play against an AI opponent with three difficulty levels • Choose between the classic 5×5 board or the larger 9×9 board • Five languages: English, Arabic, Deutsch, Français, Português • Prayer time awareness — a gentle, optional reminder woven into the game loop • A 45-minute daily play limit to keep sessions intentional • Dark, glassmorphic interface designed for focus and calm • Works fully offline, no account required, no ads Zamma respects your attention and your tradition. A quiet, strategic companion for a cup of tea.