象棋

Xiangqi · Chinese chess

Red to move

Red took

Black took

Coach

Suggests a move with the reason behind it, warns about threatened pieces, and grades each of your moves.

Opponent

You play

Level

Moves

How the pieces move

帥將
General. One point orthogonally, never leaving the palace. The two generals may not face each other on an open file.
仕士
Advisor. One point diagonally, inside the palace.
相象
Elephant. Exactly two points diagonally; blocked if the midpoint (the eye) is occupied. Cannot cross the river.
傌馬
Horse. One point orthogonally, then one diagonally outward. Blocked by any piece on the first step (hobbled leg).
俥車
Chariot. Any distance orthogonally, without jumping.
炮砲
Cannon. Moves like the chariot, but captures only by jumping exactly one piece (the screen).
兵卒
Soldier. One point forward. After crossing the river it may also step sideways. Never moves backward.

A side with no legal move loses, whether in check or not. Perpetual check is not allowed: a side that forces a threefold repetition by checking on every move loses. Other repetitions, 60 moves each without a capture, or no attacking pieces left are draws.