| That’s right! There’s a Chinese version of the classic game of chess. It’s called 象棋 (xiàngqí) which translates to ‘Elephant Chess‘. Xiàngqí is one of the most popular board games in China and Vietnam and is in the same family as what we know as International / European chess.  First, let’s talk about when was Chinese chess invented. The original Chinese chess was created around 200 B.C by a military commander named Hán Xin. Hán Xin was using it to help develop his military strategy, and it later became known as the game to capture Xiang Qi. Xiang Qi being the commander of the opposing army. To set up your Chinese Chess board first take out your 16 pieces of your army. You’ll either be playing as red or black. Generally red plays first but the two players can agree otherwise. Chinese chess pieces are flat circles that will either have an image printed on them indicating what they are or will have traditional / simplified Chinese printed on them. Pieces are placed upon the lines of the chessboard that is 9×10 in dimensions. Additionally, there is a river down the middle of the board, splitting the two armies. Here’s your army: 1 General (King): Black: 将 jiàng, Red: 帅 shuài 2 Advisors/ Guards: Black: 士 shì, Red: 仕 shì 2 Elephants (Bishops): Black: 象 xiàng, Red: 相 xiàng 2 Chariots (Rooks): Black: 車 jū, Red: 俥 jū 2 Horses (Knights): Black: 馬 mǎ, Red: 傌 mǎ 2 Cannons (Catapults): Black: 砲 pào, Red: 炮 pào 5 Soldiers (Pawns): Black: 卒 zú, Red: 兵 bīng #Our teachers # More than 10 years teaching experience Master Degree Certificate for teaching chinese as a foreign language   # About us # Founded in 2007 Chinese test and training center 200+ Chinese teachers 5000+ students  # Contact us# Name:fiona Phone number:021-52287809,13918358891 E-mail:info@mandarinmorning.com www.mandarinmorning.com If you are interested to join Mandarin Morning school or want more details about our services, scan the following QR code. ☟   Mandarin Morning Chinese test center attached to Confucius institute headquarters Authorized Test Center and Training Center for International Chinese Language Teacher Certificater 10 years+ ，200 teachers ，more 10000 students，200+companies  |
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