Three Kingdoms chess:象棋

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A chess game blending the legendary Three Kingdoms theme introduces diverse gameplay modes, complete level progression, hero challenges, and efficient endgame study tools. Xiangqi, a traditional Chinese two-player strategy game, boasts centuries of rich history. Its simple yet strategic gameplay has made it one of China's most beloved board games.

Game Pieces
Thirty-two pieces divide equally between red and black armies, with each side containing:

Red Army: 1 General, 2 Chariots, 2 Horses, 2 Cannons, 2 Advisors (Shi), 5 Soldiers
Black Army: 1 Commander, 2 Chariots, 2 Horses, 2 Cannons, 2 Elephants, 5 Pawns

General/Commander
The supreme commander (Red: General, Black: Commander) operates within the palace (3x3 grid), moving one space orthogonally. A crucial rule prohibits both commanders facing each other directly across an open file - this results in instant defeat.

Advisors
These palace guards (Red: Shi, Black: Shi) move diagonally one space within the palace confines, providing crucial defense.

Elephants
The elephants (Red: Xiang, Black: Elephant) perform diagonal jumps exactly two spaces, restricted to their home side of the river. Any intervening piece blocks their movement ("blocked elephant eye").

Chariots
The powerhouse pieces, chariots move unlimited orthodox squares, controlling entire files when unobstructed. Their dominance earns the saying "One chariot commands ten pieces."

Cannons
Cannons mimic chariots' movement but require "screen pieces" for captures - they must jump exactly one piece (friendly or enemy) to strike. This unique mechanism resembles artillery firing over obstacles.

Horses
The knights move one orthogonally then one diagonally (L-shape). Their movement may be blocked ("hobbled horse") if the adjacent orthogonal space is occupied, limiting their potential eight-directional range.

Soldiers/Pawns
Advancing warriors (Red: Bing, Black: Zu) move/strike forward one space pre-river crossing, gaining lateral movement post-crossing. This transformation earns them greater strategic value in endgames.

Gameplay Rules
Players alternate moves (red initiates), employing Sun Tzu's strategic principles of positioning and deception. Victory comes through checkmating the opposing general or forcing stalemate. The elegant complexity fosters deep tactical thinking, assessing spatial relationships, material balance, and long-term planning.