Conversations with the players, coaches and organisers of Chinese chess.
The world number two on his ruthless cannon play, his pre-game rituals, and why he believes the next generation will rewrite Xiangqi opening theory entirely.
Rules, piece guides, board setup and the beginner mistakes worth skipping.
The Central Cannon, the Screen Horse and every major system, with the ideas behind the moves.
Middlegame plans, tactics and calculation: attacking the palace and defending it.
Book endings, fortresses, and the technique that converts a won game.
Two thousand years of the game, from its origins to the professional era.
The champions and characters of Chinese chess, past and present.
The game in parks, teahouses and daily life across China, Vietnam and the diaspora.
Reports and standings from the events that matter.
What's new on XiangqiPlay.
