xiangqi

   

The Chinese game in the chess family which is very popular with Chinese everywhere. In English it is usually called "Chinese Chess." The qi element is common to the two names xiangqi and weiqi, the Chinese name for go.

Jangki is the Korean version, played with the same equipment but a somewhat different game.

dej2 et al: Xiangqi or the "Elephant Game" is very similar to European Chess. Each side has the following pieces:

In addition, the Generals/Kings cannot move in direct sight of each other. There must be a piece blocking the view if the two generals are to move onto the same column.

If you would like to try your hand at XiangQi it can be played at this site: [ext] here

Also see [ext] this excellent description.


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