Covered Xiangqi: Mobile APP

Covered Xiangqi

There is a APP for Covered Xiangqi, where you can play online with other players.

They call Mystery Chess!

The game rules are exactly the same as Covered Xiangqi.

http://www.vietson.com/cotuong/

Xiangqi GIF image for annotated game with comments

Xiangqi GIF image.

I tried another method to make the Xiangqi GIF.  Much better view, however too much efforts.

Let me know your feedback!

Play Xiangqi Flash Game Online FREE

Play Xiangqi Flash Game Online FREE

Xiangqi II: 

Xiangqi(Chinese chess) is the most popular board game in China. Now the best Flash Xiangqi game ever is coming. You can play with the strong AI, improve your skill by practicing the end-games. Or play with your friend. Totally free!

Play Chinese Chess Online Against the Computer with Westerner Pieces

Play Chinese Chess Online Against the Computer with Westerner Pieces

If you would like to play Xiangqi online by using Westerner pieces instead of Chinese Character, here is the link

http://www.springfrog.com/games/chess/chinese/

Have fun!

Flash Xiangqi Board by using Xiangqi Wizard application

{#31 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot - Red H8+7, Black H2+3, then Red C8+4, Black P5+1

Outcome: Advantage to Red}
1. C2.5 C8.5
2. N2+3 N8+7
3. R1.2 R9+1
4. N8+7 P3+1
5. P3+1 N2+3
6. C8+4
{s already mentioned, Red would gain advantage by playing C8+4!

Red is capturing Black's the pawn by C8=3, and prepare for C8=7 to prevent Black's horse development.

Now Black has 3 main variations:
1}
6. P5+1
{Black P5+1 to prevent Red to play C8=3.

Therefore what is the best choice for Red?}
7. R2+6
{This is the most effective move for Red!}
7. N7+5
8. R2.3 R9.4
9. N3+4
{Current board status analysis:
1}
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Which one is your preference? Please give your feedback!

Which one is better?

The character of “自”- Since - Game #5

Game #5

In Game #5, Red would demonstrate several middle game tactics and skills in basic kills in order to win the game.

The character of “自”- Since - Game #3

The character of “自”- Since - Game #3

Game #3

In Game #3, Red would demonstrate a third attacking strategy: attacking from the center. Red's chariot would block the Black elephant’s eye in order for the Red horse to trade with the Black cannon. Later, Red would advance his cannon to initiate a series of attack.

The character of “自”- Since - Game #2

Game #2

In this game, Red would demonstrate how to sacrifice two chariots to set up a  Throat Cutting Checkmate in conjunction with the Heaven and Earth Cannons.


  1. C8=5  C2=5    2. H8+7  H2+3
  3. R9+1  R1=2    4. R9=4  A6+5
  5. R4+7  H8+9    6. P3+1  R2+6
  7. H2+3  R2=3    8. H3+4  P3+1

The first eight moves are the same as in the previous examples.Game #1 Diagram 1.2a. Please refer to Game #1 for detailed explanations.

Diagram 1.2a

  9. P1+1  …………

In Game #2, Red used a different strategy to attack. However, by modern day standards, Red's P1+1 would not be ideal.
Black could immediately counter with C8+3 to attack Red's horse which would be in an awkward position.

  9. …………  P3+1   10. P1+1  …………

Red's P9+1 is a must-make move in this position.

 10. …………  P9+1   11. R1+5  …………

Red’s R1+5 is a brilliant move under the circumstances, resulting in containment of Black’s chariot and horse. This would be a blockade to seal off Black’s left flank.

 11. …………  P3=4

By moving P3=4, Black showed that he did not understand the gravity of the situation. A better choice for Black would be C8=6.

 12. R4=2  …………

Diagram 1.2b. Red's R4=2 is a move that does many things. The Red chariot is threatening to capture the Black cannon, while at the same time, blocking the elephant’s eye. This is to prepare for the final attack.

Diagram 1.2b

 12. …………  C8=7

Black’s C8=7 would be a mistake. Black would have been better off with C8=6.

 13. H4+5  …………

Red started his attack from the center.

 13. …………  H3+5

Black's H3+5 would be another mistake.

 14. C5+4  R3+1

Black only way to save the king would be C7-1.

 15. R1+2  …………

Diagram 1.2c. Red sacrificed the chariot for the Black horse.

Diagram 1.2c

 15. …………  R9+2   16. R2=5  …………

Red sacrificed another chariot to set up the Throat Cutting Checkmate.

 16. …………  A4+5   17. C2+7

Checkmate! A combination of the Heaven and Earth Cannons led to the final checkmate. Diagram 1..2d.

Diagram 1.2d

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A black and white xiangqi board for CCBridge

A black and white xiangqi board designed by me for CCBridge application.

Black and White Xiangqi Board