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Xiangqi Online
Cross the river, trap the general. 2 players, with mic voice chat and private tables for friends.
About the game
- Players: 2 players
- Ways to play: Private table: invite friends with a link, Quick match with new players, Voice chat and messages at the table
How to start
- Open jawna.app and sign in with Google or Apple.
- Tap Games and choose Xiangqi.
- Create a table and share the link with friends, or pick Quick match.
Why play Xiangqi on JAWNA?
- Mic and voice chat right at the Xiangqi table: talk to the other players while you play.
- Quick match finds you a table with new people fast, or make a private table and send your friends the link.
- No download: it runs in the browser on phone and computer, and there is a JAWNA phone app too.
- Arabic first, with English. Made for the Gulf and the Arab world.
- Free. Extras (table and card looks) are optional, with coins.
- 100+ games in one place: Baloot, Jackaroo, Kout, Tarneeb, Hand, Konkan, Ludo, Dominoes and more.
- Fair play: reports, bans and moderators.
Frequently asked questions
Is Xiangqi on JAWNA free?
Yes, playing is free in your browser. Optional extras use in-app coins.
How many players does Xiangqi need?
2 players.
Can I play Xiangqi with my friends?
Yes. Create a private table, send your friends the link, and talk by voice while you play.
Where can I play Xiangqi online with a mic?
On JAWNA (jawna.app). Every Xiangqi table has a mic and voice chat, so you talk to the players while you play.
Where can I play Xiangqi with new people?
On JAWNA pick Xiangqi and tap Quick match to get players fast, or make a private table for your friends.
Do I need to download an app to play Xiangqi?
No. Open jawna.app in the browser on your phone or computer and play right away. There is also a JAWNA phone app if you like.
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How to play – step by step
- The palace – Red moves first. The general (G) steps one point along a line and the advisors (A) one point on the slant; both stay inside the palace, the box with the cross.
- Horse, elephant, chariot – Horse (H): one point straight, then one on the slant. Elephant (E): two points on the slant and never across the river. A piece in the way blocks both. Chariot (R): any distance along a line.
- Cannon and soldier – The cannon (C) moves like a chariot but captures only by jumping exactly one piece. Soldiers (S) step forward, and sideways too once across the river.
- How you win – Leave the other side with no legal move: checkmate their general, or leave them stuck. The two generals may never face each other on an open line.
History & origins
Xiangqi is the Chinese branch of the chess family, with a long history of development in China.
Its river, palaces and cannon piece distinguish it from international chess. Pieces occupy intersections rather than the centres of squares.
The modern game reflects centuries of regional development. Legendary accounts of its invention should be separated from the surviving historical record.