Sobre Xiangqi
Play Xiangqi (Chinese chess) free online. Cross the river with soldiers, snipe with cannons, and corner the general inside the palace. Strategy Games brings local friend play and CPU practice so you can learn horse blocks, cannon batteries, and perpetual chase ideas in the browser.
Como jogar Xiangqi
- Pieces sit on intersections. The river divides the board; elephants cannot cross it.
- Generals and advisors stay in the palace. Generals cannot face each other on an open file.
- Horses move like a blocked knight; cannons move like chariots but capture by jumping exactly one screen.
- Checkmate the opposing general. Learn piece-specific movement as you play — use How to Play mid-match if needed.
Dicas e estratégia
- Develop chariots early; they dominate open files.
- Watch horse-leg blocks — a unit beside the horse can stop its jump.
- Cannon batteries (aligned cannons) create sudden discovered attacks.
- Keep your general safe from file exposure across the palace.
FAQ Xiangqi
Is Xiangqi the same as Chess?
No. Xiangqi is Chinese chess with different pieces, a river, a palace, and facing-general rules.
Can I play Xiangqi free?
Yes. Play in your browser on Strategy Games with no download.
Can I play vs a friend?
Yes. Local pass-and-play is available via Play vs Friend.
What does the cannon do?
It slides like a rook but captures by jumping over exactly one piece along its path.
Is there a CPU opponent?
Yes. Select a difficulty and start a bot game.