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Board Games Like Chess You Should Try

Looking for games like chess? From Xiangqi and Shogi to checkers and Chess960, here is an accurate guide to the best board games like chess worth learning next.

Mr. Tan WeiJul 11, 2026 10m
Guides

How the King Moves in Chess

How does the king move in chess? Learn its one-square steps, castling, why it can never move into check, and how king safety decides games.

Zhang WeiFeb 11, 2026 7m
Culture

Chess vs Checkers: What's the Difference?

Chess vs checkers: they share the same 8×8 board but play completely differently. Compare the pieces, the goals, and the strategy of both classic games.

FM Elena PetrovaJun 13, 2026 9m
Culture

Japanese Chess (Shogi) Explained

Japanese chess, or shogi, is a 9×9 strategy game with one unforgettable twist: captured pieces can be dropped back onto the board. Here is how it works.

Daniel OkaforJun 21, 2026 10m
Culture

Chess vs Go: Two Classic Strategy Games Compared

Chess vs go: one hunts a king on 64 squares, the other surrounds territory on a 19×19 grid. Compare how these two classic strategy games really work.

Coach Aisha RahmanJun 30, 2026 7m
Culture

3-Player and 4-Player Chess Explained

4 player chess turns the classic duel into a four-way battle on a special cross-shaped board. Learn how 3-player and 4-player chess are set up and won.

Mr. Tan WeiJul 9, 2026 8m
Culture

The Best Online Multiplayer Board Games to Play with Friends

Looking for online multiplayer board games? Here are the best classic strategy games you can play free in your browser against real opponents or friends.

Daniel OkaforJul 8, 2026 8m