Chinese chess is a very interesting board game, which is not only a form of entertainment, but also a kind of intellectual competition. The Chinese chess board is a 10x10 square grid with 16 pieces on each side, including a commander (or general), two soldiers (or shi), two elephants (or xiang), two horses, two cannons, five rooks (or cannons), and five pawns (or pawns).
The rules of Chinese chess are relatively simple, but they also have a certain depth and strategy. Here are some basic rules:
1.Movement of the chess pieces: Each chess piece has its own way of moving. Shuai and Shi can only move horizontally or vertically in their respective nine squares, one square at a time; The elephant can move any number of squares on a diagonal line, but must not cross a river; The horse walks in the shape of a Japanese figure, that is, first walks horizontally or vertically, and then obliquely walks a grid; The cannon needs to jump over a piece to attack the opponent's piece; The car can be moved horizontally or vertically for any number of squares; The pawn can only move forward one block.
2.Generals and generals: When a piece is able to attack the opponent's commander, it is called a "general", and when it is the opponent's turn to move, the opponent must perform the "should check" operation, that is, move or defend with other pieces. If you can't respond, the opponent is "checkmated" and the game is over.
3.Draw: If both teams cannot check each other within the specified time, it is judged to be a draw. Draws include a stalemate, a consensual draw, and 30 consecutive rounds without capturing any pieces.
4.Special rules: In addition to the above basic rules, there are also some special rules, such as "shelling across the mountain", "elephant but not the river", "horse stepping on the sun", etc. These rules all add to the complexity and strategy of the game.
The history of Chinese chess can be traced back to ancient China, and according to legend, it was invented by Han Xin. Historically, Chinese chess has undergone many changes and developments, and has gradually formed a modern rules and system. Today, Chinese chess has become a worldwide intellectual sport, attracting tens of thousands of enthusiasts.