Xiangqi
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Published: Apr 26, 2026
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About Xiangqi
Chinese Chess board game against a computer opponent. To win you need to capture the general of your opponent.
How to Play
Place your pieces according to their specific movement rules. The King can only step one square at a time within the nine-pointed star. Mandarins are limited to diagonal moves within the palace. Bishops move exactly two squares diagonally and cannot cross the river. Knights move one square straight and then one square diagonally, but can be blocked by adjacent pieces. Chariots move any number of squares straight, serving as powerful attackers. Catapults move like chariots but must require a screen piece to capture exactly one piece. Pawns move forward one square and capture diagonally after crossing the river. Take the opponent's general to win the game. Plan your moves carefully to checkmate the computer opponent.
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