Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) UKC

Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) UKC

£15

Xiangqi also called Chinese chess, is a strategy board game for two players. It is one of the most popular board games in China, and is in the same family as Western (or international) chess, chaturanga, shogi, Indian chess and janggi. Besides China and areas with significant ethnic Chinese communities, xiangqi is also a popular pastime in Vietnam.

The game represents a battle between two armies, with the object of capturing the enemy’s general (king). Distinctive features of xiangqi include the cannon (pao), which must jump to capture; a rule prohibiting the generals from facing each other directly; areas on the board called the river and palace, which restrict the movement of some pieces (but enhance that of others); and placement of the pieces on the intersections of the board lines, rather than within the squares.

Tournament Format
Players Per Table – 2
Rounds – 5
Clock Settings – 25 mins per player + 5 seconds per move

 

Oware is an abstract strategy game among the bigger Mancala family of board games (or Pit and Pebbles Games)


  • Description

    Description

    Xiangqi also called Chinese chess, is a strategy board game for two players. It is one of the most popular board games in China, and is in the same family as Western (or international) chess, chaturanga, shogi, Indian chess and janggi. Besides China and areas with significant ethnic Chinese communities, xiangqi is also a popular pastime in Vietnam.

    The game represents a battle between two armies, with the object of capturing the enemy’s general (king). Distinctive features of xiangqi include the cannon (pao), which must jump to capture; a rule prohibiting the generals from facing each other directly; areas on the board called the river and palace, which restrict the movement of some pieces (but enhance that of others); and placement of the pieces on the intersections of the board lines, rather than within the squares.

    Tournament Format
    Players Per Table – 2
    Rounds – 5
    Clock Settings – 25 mins per player + 5 seconds per move

     

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  • Event Details

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    Date: 25 August 2024

    Start time: 16:30 GMT

    End time: 22:30 GMT

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