English: Alquerque is a medieval Spanish board game closely influenced and originated from the Middle East also known there as the game called Quirkat, Qirkat, or El-Quirkat. Due to its origin it is popular to use Moorish design elements for this abstract board game. Game pieces of players are placed on intersections of the line pattern on board. The algebraic notation to identify the positions for game pieces ease to discuss or annotate game situations and move history during play.