♟️ Xiangqi
Chinese chess with rooks, cannons, horses and soldiers.
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How to Play Xiangqi
- Red moves first. Click a red piece, then click a legal destination.
- Rooks move straight, horses move in an L shape with leg blocks, cannons capture over one screen.
- Advisors and kings stay in the palace; elephants cannot cross the river.
- Capture the opposing general to win this compact mode.
Tips & Strategy
- Open cannon lines by moving soldiers and horses.
- Protect the palace before pushing rooks forward.
- Use cannon screens to threaten the enemy general from distance.
Xiangqi — Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Chinese Chess playable against AI?
Yes. The black side chooses legal replies automatically.
Are all tournament rules included?
The core movement and capture rules are implemented for quick browser play.