Traditional Korean game · Janggi

Trap the opposing King before they trap yours

Janggi is the traditional Korean chess game. Cho and Han move their Chariots, Cannons, Horses, Elephants, Guards and Soldiers to capture the opposing King. Cho moves first.

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Janggi rules

  1. Cho (bottom) moves first, then Cho and Han (top) take turns moving one piece each. Tap a piece and dots show where it can go.
  2. The King (楚/漢) and Guards (士) move one point at a time inside the palace. The Chariot (車) moves any distance in a straight line. The Cannon (包) moves by jumping over exactly one other piece, but it cannot jump over or capture another Cannon.
  3. The Horse (馬) moves one point straight, then one diagonally. The Elephant (象) moves one point straight, then two diagonally. Neither can move if its path is blocked.
  4. Soldiers (卒/兵) move one point forward or sideways. Inside the palace, Chariots, Cannons and Soldiers can also move along the diagonal lines.
  5. Attacking the opposing King is "Janggun" (check). If the King has nowhere to escape (checkmate), you win. After 200 moves the game is a draw.

A free game for fun. There are no bets, prizes or payments, and playing for money or goods is not allowed.