The name Khmer Chess or Ouk in Cambodian is also well known as Cambodian Chess, Chhoeu trang, Chatrang, Chaturang or Ouk Chatrang. The word "Ouk" means Chess or Check and "Chhoeu" refers to the pieces and board which are usually made of - wood.
Khmer Chess is similar to the Western Chess in a number of ways. Firstly, it requires two people to play against each other but playing in a team is also common. The object of Khmer Chess is also to capture (Ouk) the opponent's King. If it becomes impossible to capture either player's King, then the game is declared a draw.