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Play Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) online – free, in your browser
Royal Xiangqi lets you play Chinese chess instantly: against real opponents with ELO-rated matchmaking, or against a computer with five difficulty levels. Nothing to install and no email required.
Rated online games
Everyone starts at 1000 ELO. Matchmaking pairs you with players of similar strength and widens the search the longer you wait. After 10 games your rating counts toward the public Top ELO leaderboard.
Train against the computer
Five AI levels take you from complete beginner to expert. Use Hint when you are stuck, Undo to explore alternatives, and Rotate board to practise as Black. More on playing Xiangqi against the computer.
Built for everyone
- Works on phones, tablets and desktops
- Interface in English, Chinese and Vietnamese
- Anonymous account protected by a secret code you can back up and restore
New to the game? Read the Xiangqi rules for beginners first.
FAQ
- Is Royal Xiangqi free?
- Yes. You can play online and against the AI for free, directly in the browser.
- Do I need to create an account?
- No. An anonymous account is created automatically and protected by a secret code you can back up.
- What is Xiangqi?
- Xiangqi is Chinese chess, a two-player strategy game played on the intersections of a 9×10 board, with a river in the middle and a palace for each general.