Master Xiangqi
Interactive problem solving that's effective and fun.
Excel in openings, tactics, and strategy.
From Chess to Xiangqi
Chess
King moves one square in any direction across the entire board
Xiangqi
The General (将/帅) is confined to the 3×3 palace
Chess
No direct equivalent in chess
Xiangqi
The Advisor (士/仕) moves one step diagonally, confined to the palace
Chess
Bishops slide any number of squares along a diagonal
Xiangqi
The Elephant (象/相) moves exactly two diagonal points and cannot cross the river
Chess
Knights jump freely in an L-shape, ignoring blocking pieces
Xiangqi
Horses move in an L-shape but can be blocked by adjacent pieces
Chess
Rooks move in straight lines on an 8×8 board
Xiangqi
Chariots move identically but dominate a larger 9×10 grid
Chess
No direct equivalent in chess
Xiangqi
The Cannon (炮) moves like a Chariot, but must jump over exactly one piece to capture
Chess
Pawns move forward one square, capture diagonally, and promote on the last rank
Xiangqi
Soldiers (兵/卒) move one step forward, gaining sideways movement after crossing the river
Intuitive Strategy Learning
All AI analysis runs after your game, never during live play.
Step-by-Step Lessons
Learn xiangqi concepts through clear, approachable lessons. Each one breaks down a key idea — from basic openings to advanced tactics — so you build real understanding at your own pace.
Play. Practice. Improve.
Challenge friends, enter tournaments, and track your rise through the ranks.
Free to play. Practice matches, friendly games, tournaments and leaderboards are for learning, practice and fun only: no entry fees, no prizes, no cash rewards, and no real-money gaming. Rankings have no monetary value.
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GlobalBuilt on centuries of wisdom
Our curriculum is crafted by titled players, tournament champions, and xiangqi scholars who have studied the game for decades.
Opening Theory
24 lessons
Horse Maneuvers
20 lessons
Endgame Mastery
28 lessons
Endgame Studies: Puzzle of the Day
White to move and mate in 3.
Solve puzzleEveryone can master Xiangqi
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