象棋 Chinesechess Online
Chinese Chess, right in your browser. Learn the rules, play a friend locally, or challenge someone online in real time.
Ways to Play
Local Hot-Seat Play
Two players take turns on the same device - no account needed. The rules engine validates every move.
Play nowReal-time Online Matches
Create a room, share the code, and play live against a friend from two different browsers over WebSockets.
Find a matchLeaderboard & Ranking
Every online match updates your rating. Climb the leaderboard as you win more games.
View leaderboardPlay vs Computer
No opponent around? Play Red against an AI on Easy, Medium, or Hard, right from the local game screen.
Challenge the AIPuzzles
Find the checkmate. Short, focused positions that sharpen your tactics - no account required.
Solve a puzzleHidden Pieces (Jiéqí)
Every piece except the Generals starts face-down and shuffled. Bluff, deduce, and reveal your way to checkmate.
Play Hidden Pieces
How It Works
Sign Up
Create a free account in seconds - just a name, email, and password.
Create or Join a Room
Pick a clock (or none), then share your room code with a friend.
Play in Real Time
Moves sync instantly over WebSockets. Win to climb the leaderboard.
The Pieces
Piece names are shown in English throughout the app, but pieces themselves keep their traditional Chinese characters on the board.