Xiangqi · History
How Xiangqi began and how its rules changed, in a short timeline — then try it yourself in the lessons and practice pages.
宋
Toward the modern form
After a long evolution, Song-era xiangqi approached the modern form. Origin legends, earlier games with the same name and modern rules should be distinguished.
布局
Central Cannon and Screen Horses
The central cannon pressures the middle while screen horses defend it. The introductory tutorial includes a playable opening sequence: watch development rather than memorising a name.