# Cờ tướng

> Chinese chess - zingplay face down chess played with real people is the most popular and downloaded game

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/gsn.zingplay.cotuong](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gsn.zingplay.cotuong)

## Overview

- **ID:** `gsn.zingplay.cotuong`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ZINGPLAY VIETNAM
- **Category:** GAME\_BOARD
- **Downloads:** 3,841,804
- **Rating:** 3.19 / 5 (23,477 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-02
- **First published:** 2017-05-03
- **Publisher country:** VN
- **Size:** 180 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gsn.zingplay.cotuong)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://play.zing.vn/privacy](https://play.zing.vn/privacy)

## Description

Cờ tướng is a captivating Chinese chess game available on ZingPlay, loved by players of all ages. Featuring a beautiful interface and smooth gameplay, this extension allows you to compete against real people online. It offers two engaging modes: traditional Chinese Chess and the intriguing face-down chess (Upward Chess), where pieces are hidden for added surprise and strategy.

Experience the depth of this intellectual sport through its three classic phases — Opening, Middle Game, and Endgame — each testing your tactics and strategic thinking. Join the vibrant community on ZingPlay to sharpen your skills, enjoy competitive matches, and embrace the rich tradition of Chinese Chess.

## Rankings

- #29,231 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BACKGROUND_CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CAPTURE_VIDEO_OUTPUT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.RECORD_BACKGROUND_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `gsn.zingplay.cotuong.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Reviews mostly complain about lag/crashes causing lost games, aggressive monetization that forces high-stakes play and drains coins, account/platform bugs (ZingPlay requirement and disconnects), and poor UI/rule implementation. A minority of users leave brief positive ratings or note the wagering feature.

### Pros

- Several users left short positive ratings (e.g., “good”, “great”, “5 sao”), indicating some find the app enjoyable.
- Provides a coin/wagering match system (betting mechanics are a core feature).

### Cons

- Severe lag, frequent crashes and disconnections that interrupt games and sometimes cause lost wagers.
- Aggressive monetization: forces high-stake tables, drains purchased coins, and many users call it pay-to-win or “money-grabbing.”
- Account/platform restrictions and bugs (forced ZingPlay login, inability to create accounts, being kicked out mid-game).
- Poor UI and gameplay accuracy: piece layout, rules or match behavior reported as incorrect or confusing.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gsn.zingplay.cotuong)