
May 18, 2023 • 6 min read
Sports and games
In SEA Games debut, Cambodian chess gets a spotlight
Otherwise known as ouk chaktrang, the regional variant of the more familiar international chess game has leaped from cafe tables and street-side hangouts to the big stage. With ancient roots and a modern tradition, the game’s sudden visibility could usher in a new generation of players
By
Molly Dunlap
- May 18, 2023