How to play Xiangqi(Chinese chess) - The board

Ever wondered how to play Xiangqi (象棋)? Unlike Western chess, Xiangqi is played on a unique board featuring a river, palaces, and pieces with their own special movements. 🎥 In this video, we’ll guide you through the Xiangqi game board and explain the key concepts you need to understand. By the end, you’ll have a solid understanding of the board and its features, giving you a strong foundation to play Xiangqi with confidence - even at a professional level. 👉 Explore Xiangqi Arena: https://www.xqarena.com 👉 Learn the Full Rules at Xiangqi Arena: https://www.xqarena.com/how-to-play 👉 Practise this lesson free, with its quick checks: https://www.xqarena.com/learn/lesson/... Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:28 The files 00:48 The ranks 01:04 The two sides 01:24 The pieces 01:54 Coordinates 02:23 The river 02:47 The palaces 03:09 Quick checks 03:52 Follow Xiangqi Arena Subscribe on YouTube:    / @xiangqiarena   Follow on Facebook:   / xiangqiarena   #xiangqi #chinesechess #learnxiangqi