Experience the ancient Korean strategy game. Play against AI at various difficulty levels or challenge a friend. Traditional octagonal pieces with Chinese characters and English translations.
Janggi is the Korean variant of chess, similar to Chinese Chess (Xiangqi). The goal is to checkmate the opponent's General. Click on a piece to see valid moves (green dots), then click a highlighted intersection to move. Orange circles indicate captures.
Moves one point along the lines within the palace. Cannot leave the 3x3 palace. The game ends when the General is checkmated.
Moves one point along the lines within the palace, including diagonals. Protects the General.
Moves one point orthogonally, then two points diagonally outward. Can be blocked along the path.
Moves one point orthogonally, then one point diagonally outward. Can be blocked on the first step.
Moves any number of points horizontally or vertically. The most powerful piece. Can also move along palace diagonals.
Must jump over exactly one piece to move or capture. Cannot jump over or capture other Cannons.
Moves one point forward or sideways. Can move along palace diagonals when inside. Never moves backward.