{"product_id":"xiangqiinternationalizededition","title":"Xiangqi Internationalized Edition","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eXiangQi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of the most played board games in the world. Translated loosely as \"elephant game\", the name of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eXiangQi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emay have first been recorded in Songs of Chu during the 4th century BC of early China; in the state of Qi during the Warring State Period, the name \"XiangQi\" meant ivory\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLiubo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epieces, not modern\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eXiangQi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplayed by Chinese. The modern\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eXiangqi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eset dates back to the Tang dynasty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBased closely on ancient Chinese military strategy,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eXiangQi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edraws comparisons to European Chess, and indeed, both are descended from the ancient Indian game of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChaturanga\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eXiangQi\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly referred to in English as \"Chinese Chess\", is played with 32 pieces (16 per player) on a board that is 9 lines wide and 10 lines long. As in the game of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGo\u003c\/em\u003e, the game is played on the intersections of the game board. The area of play is divided into two territories by a river in the middle of game board. In each territory there is a 3 line by 3 line palace, in which each player's respective General\/Marshal is located. The object of the game is to capture the opponents' General\/Marshal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe pieces on both sides and their movements \u0026amp; special rules are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 General: 1 Point orthogonally within the palace only. Not allowed to ‘see’ the enemy General on an open file.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2 Advisors: 1 point diagonally within the palace only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2 Chariots: Any distance orthogonally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2 Cannons: Moves like a Chariot. To capture, it must first leap over an intervening piece of either color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2 Horses: 1 point orthogonally, then one point diagonally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2 Elephants \/ Ministers: 2 points diagonally. Cannot cross the river.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5 Soldiers: 1 point straight forward. Once across the river, can also move 1 point sideways instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePieces capture as they move and never jump. The only exception (for both rules) apply to the cannon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31947439046711,"sku":"ECC102","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/9195\/2951\/products\/pic1693820.jpg?v=1675362447","url":"https:\/\/isleofgamesaz.com\/products\/xiangqiinternationalizededition","provider":"Isle of Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}