Key Features
- River board logic: The central river acts as a hard barrier for your elephants. You must adjust your defensive line to account for these restricted zones.
- Cannon jumping: Cannons demand a screen to strike. It makes your spacing feel cramped and forces you to plan two moves ahead.
- Palace defense: Generals cannot leave the 3x3 fortress. This traps them in a small area, making checkmates feel intense when the walls close in.
- Stalemate rules: Unlike Western chess, a stalemate ends in a win here. You can trap your opponent into a total lack of legal moves.
How to Play
Xiangqi: Chinese chess: Mastering the movement
Use your mouse to drag pieces across the grid. You need to understand how the river splits the board, as it forces your elephants to stay back while granting your soldiers extra speed once they cross. Learning these Xiangqi: Chinese chess controls is the first step to avoiding a quick loss.
How to play Xiangqi: Chinese chess: The cannon trap
Most beginners forget that cannons require a screen to capture. You have to jump over one piece to land on your target. It is a common mistake to leave your general exposed by moving this screen away. This is how to play Xiangqi: Chinese chess if you want to survive.
Who Should Play Xiangqi: Chinese chess?
Frequently Asked Questions about Xiangqi: Chinese chess
How do you capture with the cannon in Xiangqi: Chinese chess?
You must jump over exactly one piece to land on your enemy. If there is no piece between you and the target, or if there are two pieces in the way, the move is invalid.
Does Xiangqi: Chinese chess have multiplayer?
Yes, you can challenge a friend on the same device. It is a perfect way to test your logic skills against someone else for free.
Is Xiangqi: Chinese chess free to play?
Yes, Xiangqi: Chinese chess is completely free to play on Nub Games. There are no in-app purchases. No download or registration required.
Can I play Xiangqi: Chinese chess on mobile?
Xiangqi: Chinese chess works on both desktop and mobile devices. Best played in none mode.
What age rating is Xiangqi: Chinese chess?
Xiangqi: Chinese chess has a content rating of 0++. It is suitable for all ages.
