| In all hnefatafl games, the pieces move horizontally and vertically, but not diagonally. The variations are in the distance the pieces may move, and how restricted squares affect them. In most games, pieces can move as far as they like along a rank or file, like a chess rook. Some games restrict pieces to moving only to adjacent squares. This is most often used on the smallest boards. In some games, the king has a restricted move (typically one or four squares) while the other pieces are unimpeded. Restricted squares, shown as crosscut in the diagram, are usually out of bounds for pieces other than the king. In some games, even the king cannot return to his central square. The diagram illustrates the most common move for ordinary pieces, and shows that pieces cannot jump over one another. |
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