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Janggi · 2 PLAYERS

Janggi

Korea's relative of Xiangqi. No river, diagonal palace paths, and cannons that always jump over one piece.

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10 minutes per player, no increment.

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A quick guide to Janggi

Read the Janggi rules

What is Janggi?

Janggi is Korean chess for two players on 9×10 intersections. Palace diagonals, passing and cannon screens distinguish it from Xiangqi. ChessPlayX uses a points profile for accepted bikjang and certain drawn-looking endings; Han receives 1.5 extra points.

How can I play with a friend?

Share one device for a local game, or choose the friend option above to create an online room and send its invitation. Online games need an internet connection. Local games are saved in this browser.

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Which rules apply here?

Janggi · ChessPlayX online points profile. Read the setup, legal moves, special rules and end conditions before starting. The guide describes the variant used on ChessPlayX, including differences from other versions where relevant.

Read the Janggi rules