Watch the blockers
A Horse cannot move through its adjacent “leg,” and an Elephant cannot jump an occupied “eye.” Move hints already account for both.
See every piece explainedFree browser game
Play Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) Against the Computer
Move across the river, defend your palace, and checkmate the opposing General—no account or download required.
Our casual Xiangqi rules
This beginner-friendly version implements standard piece movement, check, checkmate, the flying-General rule, and stalemate as a loss. Pieces sit on the 90 intersections. The river restricts Elephants and unlocks sideways Soldier moves; each General and Advisor remains inside its 3-by-3 palace.
Tournament repetition and chase adjudication can be nuanced. For a clear browser game, the third occurrence of the same position is an automatic draw, as are 60 consecutive half-moves without a capture.
Use Cannons carefully
A Cannon moves like a Chariot when quiet, but needs exactly one intervening piece to capture. That screen can help either side.
Learn first-game habitsAbout the computer
The opponent uses Fairy-Stockfish locally in a Web Worker. Higher levels give it more thinking time, while keeping the game responsive.
Engine license and credits