Play Makruk with Two Players

Makruk pieces and how they move

Start with the white set below. Black uses the same shapes in a darker finish; learn the shape first, then the move.

Bia · pawnOne square forward; captures one square diagonally forward.

Ma · knightJumps in an L-shape, just like a chess knight.

Khon · bishopOne diagonal step, or one step straight forward.

Rua · rookAny number of squares straight along a rank or file.

Met · queenOne diagonal step only — it is a short-range piece.

Khun · kingOne step in any direction. Keep it safe from check.