# Chinese Dark Chess

> Chinese Dark Chess is classic and fun game.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.xidea.ChineseDarkChess](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.xidea.ChineseDarkChess)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.xidea.ChineseDarkChess`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** xidea creator
- **Category:** GAME\_BOARD
- **Downloads:** 2,412,078
- **Rating:** 4.46 / 5 (10,070 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2011-03-09
- **Publisher country:** TW
- **Size:** 35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xidea.ChineseDarkChess)
- **Website:** [http://xideacreator.blogspot.com/](http://xideacreator.blogspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://xideacreator.blogspot.com/2017/02/privacy-policy.html](http://xideacreator.blogspot.com/2017/02/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

**Chinese Dark Chess** is a classic and entertaining two-player board game played on a 4x8 grid. Also known as Half Chess, games typically last 10 to 20 minutes, perfect for casual fun and social play rather than serious competition.

To make it more accessible, this extension includes image chess pieces instead of traditional Chinese characters, making it easier for foreign players to enjoy. The game delivers a tested and enjoyable experience across Android devices, with support available for any bug reports.

## Rankings

- #40,079 — 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.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users praise the game’s replayability, suitability for short plays, and generally pleasant UI. Repeated complaints focus on a weak AI, the app resetting after interruptions (calls or screen‑off), language/instruction problems, and intrusive ads that can interfere with play.

### Pros

- Highly replayable / addictive — many users say they’ve played it thousands of times and keep coming back
- Good for short sessions — described as a quick time‑killer and handy for brief play
- Generally well liked — multiple reviewers call it great/superb with a pleasant UI and faithful implementation of the short board variant

### Cons

- Weak or inconsistent AI — several users say the computer is not challenging or misses moves
- Does not resume after interruptions — app resets when you get a call or turn the screen off
- Language and instruction issues — complaints about Chinese‑only availability and errors in the English instructions
- Ads can interfere — some users note ads are present and at least one says an ad can cover captured pieces

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.xidea.ChineseDarkChess)