Looking for an alternative to Western chess? Why not try Chinese chess (Xiangqi)?
Celebrate the 21st Anniversary Edition of this timeless strategy game. Combat boredom while sharpening your mind with this captivating chess variant.
ZingMagic's award-winning Chinese Chess app offers a fresh, exciting twist on traditional chess gameplay that has earned critical acclaim worldwide.
Similar to Western chess, your objective remains capturing the opponent's General (King). You command seven unique piece types, each with distinct movement patterns. The game unfolds on a board featuring both horizontal and diagonal lines, with pieces moving along these paths. The central river zone symbolizes the historic Yellow River dividing northern and southern China. With key pieces entering battle sooner, games progress at a faster, more dynamic pace.
New to Xiangqi? No problem! Our intuitive learning tools include move hints, legal move indicators, piece movement guides, detailed game information, and 20 adjustable difficulty levels to master the game at your preferred speed.
Key Features:
- Versatile gameplay: Challenge the computer or play against a friend on the same device
- Adaptable difficulty with 20 skill levels to match any player's experience
- Advanced AI powered by championship-caliber Xiangqi algorithms
- Customizable visual experience with multiple board and piece design options
- Choice between traditional Chinese and Westernized piece sets
- Complete move history with undo/redo functionality
- Visual gameplay aids including last move indicator and legal move highlights
- Threat detection system to identify vulnerable pieces
- Beginner-friendly piece labels for easy learning
- Strategic move suggestions when you need guidance
- Part of ZingMagic's premium collection of classic board, card and puzzle games available across multiple platforms
Version 5.25.81 Updates
- SDK updates for improved performance
- Various bug fixes and stability enhancements