Xiangqi
Chinese Chess, also known as Xiangqi, is an
intellectual strategy game played between two players. It originated in China
and is popular in several Asian countries, including Vietnam.
The game is played on a rectangular board with 32 chess pieces
(16 pieces for each player). The main objective is to checkmate the opponent’s
general (similar to checkmating the king in chess). Xiangqi requires players to
use tactics and skills to capture the opponent’s general.
In addition to China, Xiangqi is also popular in countries with
significant Chinese communities, including Vietnam, where it is called “cờ
tướng” or “Chinese chess.” The game represents a battle between two armies,
with the primary goal being to checkmate the opponent’s general (king). If
you’d like to learn more about Xiangqi, you can refer to the Vietnamese
Wikipedia page on Chinese chess.