Xiangqi

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Xiangqi

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About this game

Chinese Chess board game against a computer opponent. To win you need to capture the general of your opponent.

How to Play

Move your pieces according to their unique movement rules. The Commander can only travel one square at a time within the nine-pointed star. Advisors can only move diagonal moves within the palace. Elephants move exactly two squares diagonally and cannot cross the river. Knights move one square straight and then one square diagonally, unless obstructed by adjacent pieces. Chariots move any number of squares straight, acting as powerful attackers. Catapults move like chariots but must capture by hopping over exactly one piece. Soldiers move forward one square and attack sideways after crossing the river. Capture the opponent's general to win the game. Plan your moves carefully to outmaneuver the computer opponent.

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