# Chinese Chess - Xiangqi Basics

> Chinese Chess is a traditional game you will love

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.datviet.chinesechess](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.datviet.chinesechess)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.datviet.chinesechess`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Xiangqi+ Game Lab
- **Category:** GAME\_BOARD
- **Downloads:** 1,677,160
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (5,607 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.8.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-07-08
- **First published:** 2017-09-30
- **Publisher country:** VN
- **Size:** 28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.datviet.chinesechess)
- **Website:** [https://datvietgames.blogspot.com/](https://datvietgames.blogspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://duongbadu.github.io/chinese\_chess\_xianqi\_master/](https://duongbadu.github.io/chinese_chess_xianqi_master/)

## Description

Chinese Chess - Xiangqi Basics is a traditional strategy game offering a rich Chinese chess experience. It features two play modes: single-player against AI with 6 difficulty levels and two-player offline mode, making it suitable for beginners and experts alike.

The extension includes a puzzle mode with thousands of challenges to sharpen your skills, forgo mode to balance tough matches, and two types of AI algorithms for varied play styles. Customize your game with 6 board and piece skins plus Chinese and Western themes, all enhanced by relaxing music and sound effects. Enjoy this classic game to relax and become a Chinese chess master!

## Rankings

- #50,263 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.datviet.chinesechess.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Summary: Reviewers generally praise the app for being user-friendly, offline-capable, and visually appealing, with strong positive sentiment toward its Chinese chess experience. However, widespread ads and a perceived cheating AI significantly detract from the experience, especially for beginners, making the app feel frustrating despite its core gameplay appeal.

### Pros

- Easy to use and can play offline.
- Visually appealing / very beautiful UI.
- Considered by users as the best/very good Chinese chess app.
- Enjoyable to play Chinese chess with positive overall sentiment.

### Cons

- Excessive advertising that disrupts gameplay.
- Cannot skip full-screen ads; ads are long and intrusive.
- AI is perceived as unfair or cheating, making matches unbalanced.

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