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Meet ChessPlayX: a home for board games
Discover ChessPlayX: play chess, Xiangqi and Go in your browser, learn the rules, invite friends and review your games. Choose the way you want to play.
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Updates
ChessPlayX update history
Follow ChessPlayX changes in one place: improvements to games, learning and the interface, grouped by date with the newest updates first.
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Comparisons
Chess vs Xiangqi: the key differences
Compare chess and Xiangqi: boards, pieces, cannons, blocked horses, promotion and stalemate. Learn what carries over and which rules you need to relearn.
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Comparisons
Xiangqi vs Go: checkmate, territory and strategy
How do Xiangqi and Go differ? Compare pieces, boards, captures, liberties, ko and scoring, then choose a practical way to learn your next board game.
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