Tafl Champions: Ancient Chess PC

Tafl Champions revives an ancient Viking-era strategy game where attackers outnumber defenders but face a tougher challenge to capture the lone king. Defenders hold the central advantage and aim to break free from the board. Players master cunning tactics across boards of varying sizes in this free-to-play contest. Earn runes to customize shields and pieces with patterns and colors that mark your style. Climb global leaderboards by challenging top players and holding your rank. Sync matches across platforms to pick up games seamlessly on PC or mobile, perfect for dedicated strategy enthusiasts who value skill and persistence.

Play Tafl Champions, an ancient form of chess dating all the way back to the Vikings! Capture the defender's king while they guide him to escape the battlefield and to freedom. Challenge your enemies, customise your shield, play on multiple platforms and become the ultimate Tafl Champion!

An Ancient Contest of Strategy

Tafl is a collection of games where the objective is the same and comes in various sizes. The attackers must capture the defender's king who is trying to escape the battlefield. The attackers outnumber the defenders but the defenders have the more advantageous position making this a game of cunning and bravery. Truly a game for rulers of great warriors!

Make your Appearance Known

Earn runes to customise your pieces so that your opponents can recognise you. Choose from multiple patterns and colours to stand out amongst the crowd!

Challenge the Best

See who the best are in the world and challenge them to the top of the leaderboard. Prove your tactical prowess by defeating those ranked higher than you and fend off would be challengers beneath you.

Play Anywhere and Everywhere

Your game is synced across multiple platforms so you can play anywhere and everywhere. Started a game on your desktop and need to move? Resume play on your mobile device!