Harcourt Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I briefly watched some old men playing maak rook. Besides the initial set-up having the pawns advanced one square (so no chance of en passant), in my brief observation, there seemed to be some different moves made also. How different is it from chess? Does anyone play and where would I find out how to play? Also, if I was to join these venerable old chaps, would it be bad form to win if we are just playing for fun? Not assuming I would win, and I don't mind losing a game: it's the fun of playing the game that I like. I just wonder about "saving face" for the old fellows and would I never be asked to play again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiBasil Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I briefly watched some old men playing maak rook. Besides the initial set-up having the pawns advanced one square (so no chance of en passant), in my brief observation, there seemed to be some different moves made also.How different is it from chess? Does anyone play and where would I find out how to play? Also, if I was to join these venerable old chaps, would it be bad form to win if we are just playing for fun? Not assuming I would win, and I don't mind losing a game: it's the fun of playing the game that I like. I just wonder about "saving face" for the old fellows and would I never be asked to play again. I played it a couple of times, but everytime I had to learn it again from start. It is pretty similar. I know the bishops can make just 1 step. I thought the queen too, but forgot about the rest. And yes, maybe better to play with young people first and play with the elderly later on. They would lose face if they lost from soemone who just got the rules and played for the first time. Noone wants to lose from a beginner right? lol .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singa-traz Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makruk You can play here: http://www.thaibg.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harcourt Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 Thanks Singa. I didn't think of Wiki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anothertorres Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 is this the thai chess version where there are 2 queens or something silly like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondraper Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 as a chess player, this variation maakrook seems very tedious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsun240Z Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 (edited) I thought it was Dutch from the title, it would mean: make smoke Edited August 6, 2009 by Datsun240Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiBasil Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 I thought it was Dutch from the title, it would mean: make smoke hahaha being dutch too, didn't notice it first, lol ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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