Salve:
I am a chess aficianado (what would be the appropriate latin term?), a club player of no great skill, but I love the game and am interested in its history.
Latrunculi seems to be the closest equivalent in ancient Rome. The object was apparently to immobilize your opponent's king by surrounding it with other pieces. It sounds fascinating.
Does anyone know whether latrunculi boards and pieces are available for purchase anywhere, or know of any other variant of "chess" played in ancient Rome.
My thanks in advance for any replies.