Xiangqi

FAQ

Is Xiangqi free to play?

Yes — Xiangqi is completely free. There is no sign-up, no download, and no in-app purchases. Just open the page and press START to play.

Do I need to download or install Xiangqi?

No. Xiangqi runs entirely in your web browser and loads instantly on this page — there is nothing to download or install.

Can I play Xiangqi on mobile?

Yes. Xiangqi works in modern mobile browsers with touch controls, and on desktop with a keyboard or mouse.

Is Xiangqi 2-player?

Yes. Xiangqi includes a local two-player mode so you and a friend can play on the same device, alongside a single-player mode.

How do I play Xiangqi?

Click one of your pieces — every legal destination lights up (enemy pieces you can take get a red ring); Click a marked point to move there. Click elsewhere to cancel; Red moves first. In 1P you play Red; CANNON: slides like a rook, but to capture it must jump exactly one piece in between; HORSE: one step straight then one diagonal — blocked if the straight step is occupied; ELEPHANT: two-point diagonal, blocked at the midpoint, and can never cross the river; ADVISOR and GENERAL never leave the 3×3 palace; The two generals may never face each other down an open file; SOLDIER: one step forward, never back — after crossing the river it can also step sideways; Checkmate wins. Having no legal move at all also loses — stalemate is a defeat, not a draw; 3 CPU levels, or two players on one screen