with the first military campaigns of the country with a great history there, and Mongolian chess.Name figures and board - Shatar.Appearance is also very different from that to which the residents are accustomed to Russia.
There are many features that have Mongolian chess.Figures from ancient times were created in accordance with the nomadic mentality.However, each distinctive feature to be considered in more detail to get acquainted with the seemingly well-known game, but in a different perspective.
theory about the origin of chess
known as the birthplace of the game of chess is considered India.It is here that created the prototype board, pieces and rules of contemporary passions.However, not so long ago, a new theory has been put forward.It lies in the fact that the ancestor of this popular game is the Mongolian chess.
figures who laid the foundation for today's pawn, queen, or, for example, rooks have appeared during the reign of Genghis Khan.They were distributed during his military campaigns.First, to the east and then to the west.
However, there is no data that can confirm or disprove this theory.It is known only that Genghis Khan taught his tactics and strategy it is a game of chess.Looking at the board, he constantly argued that animals are built better than war (Mongolian figures are always executed in the form of animals, exceptions are only the king or shah).
popular game Mongols
One of the most popular games are exactly the Mongolian chess.They stand on a par with the shooting, wrestling and horse races.It is noteworthy that the latter applies only to the fun of the youngest riders in the age of 5-12 years.As for the chess, then they played with the ancient times.Moreover, the nomadic lifestyle allowed to create their original game.That is why it is quite different from her kind, common in Europe and neighboring Asian countries, as the rules dictated by the peculiarities of the national colors.
According to popular legend, the man will live for a long time and in good health when he plays in Mongolian chess.The name of figures and the board (Shatar), and indeed the appearance of these elements are different from the European.But the game does not become less attractive because it allows you to train your brain to develop tactical skills, strategy and so on.
It should be noted that the game gave the development and trade.Carvers great pleasure in creating the Mongolian chess figures of animals were carried out with surprising accuracy.They felt the real talent of the artisans.
particularly rules Mongolian chess
There are an infinite number of distinctive features that have Mongolian chess.The name of figures and the board as a whole (Shatar), the size of each element separately, the image moves and many others are not as good as the people are used to seeing in the classic version.Each set is created separately.Moreover, artisans who are engaged in the implementation of collections, will never repeat his predecessors.
The rules there are also many differences.For example, all the Mongols detail their moves, give them individual names.Assuming that the player walks on foot, he previously reported to his opponent about the word "data center".If he plans to move the elephant, it says "arcs."A notable feature is that the "max" does not mean that the king is threatened.When playing the Mongols this concept is used in passages rook or queen.
Unlike the classic game a pawn can take a step through the cage only on condition that it is the queen.The same advantages of other similar figures are not observed.
We should also note that, regardless of the diversity of tribes from the large size of the country, all people use the same rules when playing in Mongolian chess.
name figures and board - Shatar.The variety of the Mongolian chess
repeatedly reported that there are a number of features that have Mongolian chess.Names animal figures placed on the board - one of them.
Elephant Mongols called "tebe", which means "camel."It should be noted that every craftsman has full discretion in how he wants to portray it as there is no single definition.
Rook is called "tereg", but previously it was different - "ger".Today, it is something of a cart, but before that it sounded like a translation of "people's home".
on foot along the old tradition called "Hu", which means "child".Some artisans that way and depict it - in the form of a boy who trains, or just holding a gun.
remaining figures are called the same way as vklassicheskom version.Is that instead of King Mongols often say either "general" or "max", "khan".
How are Mongolian chess?
name of figures and the board in chess Mongolia has nothing to do with those that are known in Russia.But different and how they are portrayed.
When creating shapes Mongolian craftsmen pay much attention to the hierarchical canons.For example, if the king performs the Shah, in his environment can be more magnificent people.If it is an ordinary soldier, and the other figures are also changing.Shah is usually performed sitting on a throne.Folk generals were archers and horse riders.
Instead queen artisans depict a dog or a tiger.This is due to the fact that next to the leader of the state has always been man's best friend.Moreover, to fully trust the king could always just his domesticated animals.
Instead elephant is a camel.This may be a baby with his mother.Often performed boy accompanied by a camel or two males fighting.In short, the choice of the figure itself is a craftsman alone, he is given complete freedom to implement their ideas.
Craftsmen pay special attention to the horses.These animals throughout the history of Mongolia came in the same ranks with such grand figures such as Genghis Khan.Therefore, they run with love.Masters never made them in the standing position, they are always in motion.In addition, pay attention to facial expressions.Some of the figures may be evil, others - smile, good.
original way portrayed by boat.Previously, it was horse-drawn vehicles, but nowadays they can be exchanged for cars or tractors.
Actually there are many ways to portray the Mongolian chess.Photos of various collections can be viewed on the websites of private collectors or museums.
distinctive features of the game in the Mongolian chess
Talking about what the Mongolian chess, what animals they depict how they perform craftsmen and call the players, not to mention that there are several gaming features.
Chief among them is that before you make a move, the player must announce it.There are many terms, each of which corresponds to the movements of individual figures.Moreover, depending on how the chess performed, these words may vary.For example, if the composition of the players, where there are popular figures in the nation, it is possible to deviate from the standard terminology to that used in the legend or the legend.
No matter what game it features are rivals, you can definitely say is that chess in Mongolia are not only unique fun, but the real work of art.
Differences Mongolian chess from Indian
India has emerged a popular game world, but there are a lot of unique things, focused on the Mongolian Chess: name (figures picture you can see below) the entire set completely different.However, this is - is not the only difference between them.
Firstly, the Mongols are not usually portrayed as figures of people, they were animals.The exception is the king, the shah or the commander.In India, until the early 19th century there were several amorphous characters.
Second, a later version of the Indian figures are also presented in the form of animals.But they used rabbits, deer or deer - those for whom hunting was accomplished.The Mongols preferred the board to see only personal assistants: dogs, camels or horses.
Finally, the Indian kings were always armed.As for the Mongolian figures, there shah took a very different position.He was a strategist and war that surrounded him, the defenders.
Thus, we can not say that the birthplace of the Mongolian chess is India, as well as to suggest otherwise.But a lot of differences in the principles of the game, and the boards indicate that in Mongolia, this game was created separately.
Legends of Mongolian chess
lot different than the Mongolian chess.Name of figures with the board (Shatar), their image, the principles of the game - all this has its own characteristics.But in Mongolia with chess it involves a lot of legends.
The most common is the one which tells of a boy Tohane, learned to skillfully own figures and board.He had a brother who in the pursuit of happiness went to their own country with a despotic ruler.Shah of the state liked to play chess, and all those of his wins, he gave untold riches.Losers also killed.And he was sentenced to death the brother of the master of the game.Toch himself hurried to recoup the Shah.His condition was after winning a pardon of all whom that day was sentenced to death.So he managed to save his brother.
Another popular legend is a legend of the Lord, which was a favorite game of chess.Death on the appointed day sent him a messenger, but he found Shah directly during the game.He was so carried away watching games that I forgot about the Mandate of his mistress.And the Khan lived for many years, constantly enjoying their favorite game.
Legend about the origin of the Mongolian chess
Speaking of theories as to what considered fun originated in Mongolia, the people who adhere to it, pay attention to one legend.It tells about Genghis Khan, who began their campaigns in Europe and India.When they reached a town located behind a high wall, the war commander started the siege.But a month passed, and the proper result, they did not have.
surprising feature is that all the animals - mules, oxen, donkeys and horses, for the second week of the siege remembered what and how they need to do.It seemed that their specially trained.Then Khan said that during the fighting even animals learned how to line up and take their positions, and the people - all the way!
Leaders raschertili board, which was a war zone.Then they arranged her his cavalry, infantry, horsemen, catapult and so on.In the most sheltered spot was their King, as the enemy.Through this approach, the army quickly managed to capture the city.
Thus, during actual combat, and appeared Mongolian chess.Title figures and board still has not changed in spite of great changes in the language itself.However, it should be based on this legend, because there is no evidence to indicate that, in fact, it happened that way.
Conclusion Although the birthplace of chess is not a Mongolia, can not reduce its contribution to the spread and development of the game.In addition, no other country does not approach them with the same interest.Unable to find a diverse collection or nice shape.And the artists who are engaged in their implementation can not be called anything other than talented artisans.
