Armenian Draughts (Tama)
Armenia · Caucasus
A close cousin of Turkish draughts. Pieces move straight ahead, but diagonal forward moves are also allowed — a blend of two worlds.
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Note: a few tournament subtleties (draw rules, rare priority cases) are simplified in this online version.
Rules
- Men may move forward, sideways and diagonally forward.
- Captures happen only orthogonally (forward and sideways).
- Kings fly along ranks and files.
- The setup matches Turkish draughts: ranks 2 and 3 start full.
About the game
Tama blends the Turkish orthogonal system with diagonal forward moves, giving men five move directions — the most mobile men of any major variant. It is a popular courtyard game across the Caucasus.