The goal is to capture the enemy General (King). Red always moves first.

Pieces

• General (帅 / 将): Moves 1 step orthogonally. Cannot leave the Palace (3x3 grid).
• Advisor (仕 / 士): Moves 1 step diagonally. Cannot leave the Palace.
• Elephant (相 / 象): Moves 2 steps diagonally. Cannot cross the River. Eye can be blocked.
• Horse (马): Moves 1 step orthogonally + 1 step diagonally. Can be blocked.
• Chariot (车): Moves any distance orthogonally.
• Cannon (炮 / 砲): Moves like a Chariot, but must jump over exactly one piece to capture.
• Soldier (兵 / 卒): Moves 1 step forward. After crossing the river, can also move sideways.

Special Rules

• Flying General: The two Generals cannot face each other on the same open file without a piece in between.
• River: Elephants cannot cross. Soldiers gain side movement after crossing.