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| General can move one space horizontally or vertically. General may not leave his palace. Generals may not directly face each other. |
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| Advisor moves one space diagonally. Advisors may not leave their palace. |
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| Elephant moves exactly two squares diagonally. Elphants may not cross the river. Elephants may not jump pieces. |
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| Soldier advances one square forward. Soldier may move one square sideways after crossing river. |
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| Horse moves two square horizontally or vertically, then one square diagonally, like a western knight. Unlike the western knight, the horse in Chinese Chess cannot jump over pieces. |
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| Chariot moves horizontally or vertically over any number of empty squares, exactly like a western rook. Chariot can capture the first opponent piece it encounters in the direction it travels. |
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| Cannon moves like a chariot, but must jump over exactly one piece to capture. |
For more information on Chinese Chess visit the Xiangqi Wikipedia Entry
Programming: Philip J. Stroffolino
Graphics: Louis-Nicolas Dozois
Music: Benjamin Birney