Chinese chess, a two-player adversarial game of wisdom with a history spanning over 3,000 years, offers a moderate challenge with easily grasped fundamentals. The basic rules are straightforward. The chessboard and pieces, shaped by centuries of traditional Chinese culture, have undergone continuous refinement. The game's intricate interplay of offense and defense, the virtual and the real, the whole and the part, creates a captivating and addictive experience.

How to Play: Basic Rules

Remember these key rules:

• The General (King) cannot leave the nine palace squares. The Advisor (Shi Zhi) 中国象棋 remains within its designated area.
• The Elephant (Bishop) moves diagonally to the four corners of its quadrant. The Horse (Knight) moves in an "L" shape.
• The Cannon (Gun) attacks by jumping over a piece. The Chariot (Rook) moves horizontally and vertically.
• Pawns advance one square at a time.

What's New in Version 1.0.5

Last updated July 14, 2024

Added the option for the opponent to move first.