Xiangqi (Chinese Chess)
Master the ancient game of Xiangqi, a strategic board game with unique pieces and rules
Introduction to Xiangqi
The ancient game of Chinese Chess
Xiangqi, also known as Chinese Chess, is a strategic board game that has been played in China for over a thousand years. It shares some similarities with Western chess but has unique pieces, rules, and strategic elements.
Key characteristics of Xiangqi:
- Played on a 9x10 board with a river dividing the two sides
- Unique pieces with different movement patterns
- Pieces are placed on the intersections of lines
- Generals (Kings) are confined to a palace
- Cannons require a screen piece to capture
Notable Players
Masters of Xiangqi
Hu Ronghua
Multiple-time Chinese champion and legendary player.
Lu Qin
Current top player and world champion.
Wang Tianyi
Young grandmaster and rising star.
Learning Resources
Improve your Xiangqi skills
Recommended Books
- "Chinese Chess: An Introduction to China's Ancient Game of Strategy" by H.T. Lau
- "The Art of Chinese Chess" by William C. Bell
- "Xiangqi: Chinese Chess" by Sam Sloan
Online Resources
- Xiangqi.com - Online play and tutorials
- Chinese Chess Academy - Learning platform
- YouTube Xiangqi tutorials
