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Logic Puzzle Brain Focus 5–15 min

Chinese Chess

Xiangqi duel — checkmate the general across the river.

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How to play Chinese Chess

  1. You play Red. Tap a piece, then a highlighted square to move.
  2. Generals and advisors stay in the palace; elephants cannot cross the river.
  3. Cannons move like chariots but capture by jumping exactly one piece.
  4. Checkmate the enemy general — facing generals on an open file is illegal.

Good to know

  • Free and instant: runs in your browser on phone, tablet or desktop — nothing to install.
  • Session length: about 5–15 min per round, perfect for a short break.
  • Progress saves automatically in this browser: best scores, missions and favorites.

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