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象棋 Chinese Chess (Xiangqi)

Xiangqi - The Game of Generals

Welcome to this free Chinese Chess game! Each piece displays its English name and traditional Chinese symbol. Select a difficulty level and challenge the AI. Click a piece to see valid moves highlighted in green. Toggle the traditional music and sound effects for an immersive experience. Your game progress is automatically saved.

How Each Piece Moves

帥 General (King)

Moves one point orthogonally (up, down, left, right). Confined to the 3×3 palace. Cannot face the opposing General directly.

仕 Advisor (Guard)

Moves one point diagonally. Confined to the 3×3 palace area.

相 Elephant (Bishop)

Moves exactly two points diagonally. Cannot jump over pieces. Cannot cross the river.

馬 Horse (Knight)

Moves one point orthogonally then one point diagonally outward. Can be blocked by pieces adjacent to it.

車 Chariot (Rook)

Moves any number of points orthogonally. Most powerful piece. Cannot jump over other pieces.

炮 Cannon

Moves like the Chariot but must jump over exactly one piece to capture. Unique to Chinese Chess!

兵 Soldier (Pawn)

Moves one point forward. After crossing the river, can also move sideways. Never moves backward or promotes.

Red's Turn
AI is thinking

Game Controls

Red (You)
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Black (AI)
00:00

Move History

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Captured Pieces

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