Play Chinese Chess Free Online vs AI

This is the live Chinese Chess board on InstantGames. Play Xiangqi against AI, take hints, undo mistakes, and switch into daily endgames or classic study lines when you want focused practice. No download and no account wall.

The remade trainer includes four AI tiers from Beginner to Master, legal-move highlights, check warnings, move animation, async AI calculation, and local win tracking. Start lower if you are rebuilding fundamentals, then use Advanced and Master as exams.

Xiangqi Tips for Beating Stronger AI

• Start on Beginner or Intermediate: Learn piece value and palace safety before Advanced or Master. Getting crushed without feedback teaches little.
• Respect the river and cannon lines: Many losses come from ignoring open files and cannon screens. Check both before every aggressive push.
• Use hints as post-mortems: When a position feels forced, compare the hint with your intended move. That grows judgment faster than restart spam.
• Train endgames separately: Daily and library endgames isolate technique you can convert into better full-game finishes.
• Keep one defensive piece near the general: Overextending every attacker is how Master AI turns small cracks into mating nets.

Chinese Chess FAQ

Is Chinese Chess free online here?

Yes. The live Xiangqi board is free in the browser with no account wall.

How many AI levels are there?

Four: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Master.

Where are the full rules?

Use the Chinese Chess details guide for piece movement, river and palace rules, openings, and tactics.

Can I practice endgames and famous games?

Yes. Daily challenges, an endgame library, and classic qipu study are built into the same page.

What should I play next?

Minesweeper or Sudoku for pure calculation, or Gomoku if you want another board duel with faster tactics.