Shatranj (Persian/Arabian Chess)

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The chess patriarch hails from Persia in the such and such century. It then migrated through Arabia and Moorish Spain into Europe. The rules resemble those of modern chess, as well as its pieces. However, there are a few notable differences: 1. Next to the king is called Ferz, which moves one space diagonally in any direction. 2. Alfils replace bishops - these "elephants" jump two spaces away diagonally while ignoring intervening space (like a knight). 3. Unlike modern chess, there are no special rules like 'en passant,' double pawn move for pawns, or 'castle.' 4. To win the game, you must either initiate checkmate, stalemate your opponent, or leave their king exposed (eliminating all other pieces). 5. Pawns that promote can only advance to a Ferz. 6. In setup, kings do not directly face each other.