Chinese Chess V+

Looking for a Chess Alternative? Try Chinese Chess (Xiangqi)

Discover the 21st Anniversary Edition of Chinese Chess – the perfect way to break boredom, have fun, and sharpen your mind with this timeless strategic board game.

An Exciting Alternative to Western Chess

ZingMagic's award-winning Chinese Chess app offers a fresh, dynamic gameplay experience compared to traditional chess. While the objective remains capturing your opponent's general (king), the rules and strategy create a faster-paced, more engaging game.

Gameplay Highlights

• Features 7 unique pieces, each with distinctive movement patterns
• Played on a board with crossing lines instead of squares
• The central "river" divides the battlefield, adding strategic depth
• Major pieces enter play faster, creating quicker action
• Pieces move along lines, stopping at intersections

Perfect for Beginners and Experts

New to Xiangqi? No problem! Our app provides:

• Step-by-step move hints
• Visual indicators for legal moves
• Detailed piece movement guides
• 20 adjustable difficulty levels
• Beginner-friendly piece name displays

Key Features

• Play against AI or human opponents
• Champion-level AI developed by Xiangqi masters
• Choice of traditional Chinese or Western-style pieces
• Comprehensive move tracking (undo/redo)
• Visual threat indicators
• Last-move highlights

Chinese Chess is part of our premium collection of classic board, card, and puzzle games available across multiple platforms.