Chinese Chess (Xiangqi) (Pieces & Playing Sheet)

Size : each piece approx 3.5cm dia x 1.2cm
Description:
A complete set of varnished wooden Chinese Chess pieces, with piece names painted in red and black. This traditional set of Chinese Chess pieces comes boxed, with a plastic playing sheet.

Chinese Chess is a two player game which represents a battle between two armies, with the object of the game to capture the opposing "general". There are a few interesting features on the board such as the river and palace, which restrict the movement of some pieces.