Throughout history, the Croats often had to fight wars for their independence and their country. Thus, according to legend, more than a thousand years ago, after one of the numerous battles, the Croatian King Dr?islav and the Venetian Doge, Pietro Orseolo, having learned a common passion for the game of Chess, came up an extraordinary idea….to move the battlefield of bloody wars to the Chess game. so they agreed to play three games of chess and the winner will reign over the sea and the islands for which they were at war. The Croatian King defeated the Venetian Doge in a lengthy struggle, full of uncertainty and outwitting.

Thereafter, in gratitude and remembrance of the event, he chose a red and white checkerboard for his coat of arms and the Croatian state has kept it as its symbol until today.

This legend symbolizes the desire of the Coats for their freedom and independent state since its beginning in the seventh century.

Playing this game you take a journey into the past of these ancient people and refresh the memories of beautiful moments spent in Croatia.

LEGENDA O HRVATSKOM GRBU. Još od stolječa sedmog Hrvati često su morali voditi ratove za svoju slobodnu i neovisnu državu.