Xiangqi

Xiangqi, or Chinese Chess, is an extremely popular game in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is currently played by millions (or tens of millions) in China, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong and other Asian countries. Xiangqi has remained in its present form for centuries. It is believed that both Xiangqi and Orthodox Chess derive from the original Indian game of Chanturanga.

The Xiangqi board is made up of ten horizontal lines and nine vertical lines with the verticals being interrupted by a central-horizontal void called a river. Two palaces are positioned at opposite sides of the board with each is distinguished by a cross connecting its four corner points. Western Chess is said to be war but Xiangqi is said to be a battle.

Xiangqi is a much quicker game than traditional chess with most Xiangqi games lasting less than an hour of play.

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