Xuance Xiangqi

Learn & play Chinese Chess (Xiangqi) without reading Chinese! Now features full English support and English-labeled pieces. 100% offline, pure & zero ads.

Master the art of Xiangqi (Chinese Chess)—now completely accessible to everyone, even if you don't read a single Chinese character!

Xiangqi is one of the most popular strategy board games in the world, sharing roots with Western Chess but featuring thrilling battlefield mechanics: explosive Cannons leaping across lines, agile Horses restricted by leg-blocks, and a river dividing the two kingdoms.

Whether you are a chess enthusiast exploring eastern variants or a beginner looking for a pure, distraction-free match, this app provides the ultimate offline experience.

KEY FEATURES

• PLAY WITHOUT READING CHINESE Struggling with calligraphy? Enable optional English piece indicators (G, A, E, H, R, C, S) with a single tap in Settings. Focus on your strategy and tactics instead of memorizing characters.

• 100% OFFLINE & ZERO PERMISSIONS No internet connection required. Zero loading delays, no compulsory account creation, and zero personal data tracking. Open the app and start playing instantly.

• PURE & AD-FREE Enjoy a clean board game environment with zero banner ads, zero interstitial pop-ups, and zero paywalls.

• ADJUSTABLE OFFLINE AI ENGINE Powered by an optimized, fully on-device search algorithm (Minimax with Alpha-Beta pruning):

• Adjustable Search Depth: From casual beginner levels to deep tactical challenges.
• Thinking Time Controls: Customize AI response times to fit your preferred pace.
• Authentic Play: Completely offline calculations without relying on cloud servers.

• NATIVE & LIGHTWEIGHT Engineered specifically for iOS using native rendering. Ultra-responsive touch feedback, smooth animations, and exceptional battery efficiency without device overheating.

PIECE NOTATION GUIDE • General (G) - Commander / King • Advisor (A) - Palace Defender • Elephant (E) - Defensive unit (cannot cross the river) • Horse (H) - Knight-like movement (can be hobbled/blocked) • Rook (R) - Moves orthogonally across any distance, identical to a Western Chess Rook • Cannon (C) - Leaping attacker (must hop over a piece to capture) • Pawn (P) - Steps forward one square; gains lateral (left/right) movement after crossing the river

Download now and enjoy a pure, authentic match of Chinese Chess anytime, anywhere!