Xiangqi is played on a 9x10 board. The two sides are Red and Black. The goal is to capture the enemy General (King).
The board is divided by a "River" in the middle.
• Elephants cannot cross the river.
• Soldiers gain the ability to move sideways after crossing the river.
The 3x3 marked area with diagonal lines is the "Palace".
• The General (King) and Advisors may never leave the Palace.
Moves one step orthogonal and one step diagonal (like an 'L').
Important: Unlike Chess Knights, Xiangqi Horses can be blocked! If there is a piece
adjacent to the Horse, it cannot jump in that direction.
Moves exactly like a Chariot (Rook).
To Capture: It must jump over exactly one piece (friend or foe) to strike the
target behind it.