Fidchell: Celtic Chess (1990)

Fidchell, also known as Celtic Chess, is an ancient board game popular among the Celts.Fidchell held a central role in ancient Irish society and was associated with Druidism.Some key aspects of Fidchell include:

Game Components of Fidchell: Celtic Chess:

The board is typically a seven by seven square grid, with each corner representing one of the four provinces of Ireland (Leinster, Munster, Ulster, and Connaught), and the center square representing the fifth province, Meath. The pieces were made of gold and silver, with precious stones and Celtic art decorations.

Game Setup of Fidchell: Celtic Chess:

Each player starts with 27 stones, and the game is played on a polar grid with variable numbers of positions on each circumference.

Gameplay Mechanics of Fidchell: Celtic Chess:

Fidchell is believed to be a variant of the Welsh game tawlbwrdd, which is descended from the Norse tafl games. The king is in the middle of the grid, surrounded by defending pieces and attackers.

Game Objective of Fidchell: Celtic Chess:

The goal is to capture the opponent’s king, similar to chess.

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