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Xiangqi: Chinese Chess. Links and rules for Xiangqi (Chinese Chess). (9x10, Cells: 90) (Recognized!)[All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]

Tuan wrote on Tue, Jan 10, 2006 04:08 AM UTC:Excellent ★★★★★

Compared with the Western chess, I find this game is a lot more exciting. 

Only 5 pawns with a distance between them make roads for pieces come to
the enemy's territory and organize an attack. There are much less draws
than in Western chess, and you cannot play passively hoping for a draw if
you don't want to fight, the enemy's forces will overwhelm you soon.
The
battle here is more fiery than in its counterpart and draw is only
achieved through a fight with a lot of exchanges.

This game has less regard on material, you could be several pawns or one
piece down but you have chances to attack the enemy's King, it is ok
since the king is limited in His Royal Palace. Sacrifices of pieces are
seen in almost every 3 games, and two rooks (the strongest offensive
piece) sacrifice is seen in around, say, 5000 games.