Xiangqi - Chinese Chess
Our selection of Xiang-Qi / Xiangqi / Chinese Chess sets.
Xiang Qi (Chinese Chess) is the most popular board game in the world. Played by millions of Chinese people every day, it is a traditional chess variant whose origins, like the whole Chess family, are lost in the mists of time.
Chinese Chess is an interesting game to learn and has a couple of twists that may come as a pleasant surprise to those familiar with modern European Chess. For instance, the General and his guards are not allowed outside the 'palace', the elephant may not cross the 'river' that separates the 2 halves of the board and the 'Cannon' can capture the enemy from any distance but only by jumping over an intervening piece...
All of our Chinese Chess Sets are of a good quality, suitable for beginners and Grandmasters alike.
Wooden Xiang-Qi Pieces in Case - 45mm diameter
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Wooden Xiang-Qi Pieces in Case - 45mm diameter
Ref: 00K66H
Was: £19.99
£15.98
£13.32 (Ex.VAT)
ETA: 1 working day + transit time
- 45mm diameter Xiangqi pieces
- Wooden with red and white markings
- Presented in a decorative wooden case
- Good quality playing pieces
- Basic plastic board included
A set of large size, hand-painted, wooden Xianqi playing pieces presented in a charming decorative box.
The storage box is particularly nice with the attractive wood grain prominently on display. Chinese writing and an illustration of a Chinese warrior are printed on the lid and the whole case has a gloss finish. The inside and underside are lined with felt and it is secured with a brass clasp.
A very basic, plastic sheet board is included.
Approx. Dimensions:
Pieces: 45mm diameter
Pieces: 1.8 inch diameter
Wooden Xiangqi Pieces (33mm)
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Wooden Xiangqi Pieces (33mm)
Ref: 00K660
Was: £11.49
£10.99
£9.16 (Ex.VAT)
ETA: 1 working day + transit time
- Wooden Xiangqi / Chinese Chess pieces
- Approximately 33mm diameter
- Hand-painted black and red symbols
- Thick pieces to enhance your Xiangqi game
- Basic plastic sheet board included
A set of large-size, wooden Xiangqi pieces with hand-painted symbols. These good quality pieces are nice and thick and have a diameter of approximately 33mm. They are a good way to enhance your game of Chinese Chess.
Also included is a basic, plastic sheet board that can be folded away for travel. Although simple - and not matching the quality of the pieces - it is practical and perfectly suitable for casual games.
This affordable set is the ideal way to get accustomed to this ancient game.
Please note that, as with all hand-painted items - the odd imperfection or smudge may be present on one or two of the pieces.
Approx. Dimensions:
Diameter: 33mm
Diameter: 1.3 inch
Contains small parts. Unsuitable for children under 36 months.
Plastic Xiangqi Pieces (42mm)
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Plastic Xiangqi Pieces (42mm)
Ref: 00K0H1
Was: £12.99
£12.35
£10.29 (Ex.VAT)
ETA: 1 working day + transit time
- Plastic playing pieces for Xiangqi / Chinese Chess
- Approximately 42mm
- Clear printed symbols in red and black
- Large size pieces to enhance your game
- Very basic plastic sheet board included
A set of large-size plastic Xiangqi pieces. With a diameter of approximately 42mm, these pieces can really help to enhance your Chinese Chess game. They also feature clear, etched markings, coloured red and black for easy identification.
Supplied in a plastic storage box, a very basic plastic sheet board is also included. Although simple, this offers a practical and affordable way to get accustomed to the game - a nicer board can always be purchased at another time. Therefore, this set of pieces makes for a great introduction to the ancient - and ever-popular - game of Xiangqi.
Approx. Dimensions:
42mm diameter
1.7 inch diameter
Contains small parts. Unsuitable for children under 36 months.
