Xiangqi is a two-player board game similar to western chess. Its present form originated in China and therefore, in the West, it is known as Chinese Chess. The first Chinese character can be translated as ‘image’ or ‘representational’, making Xiangqi literally translate as ‘representational chess.’ Because of the first character’s alternative meaning, this game is often referred to as ‘elephant chess.’
The earliest literary reference to Xiangqi dates from the 9th century AD, though its precise origins have yet to be confirmed. It is one of the world’s most popular board games.
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