# Chinese Chess / Co Tuong — All-in-one Chinese Chess

> Chinese Chess board game with multiple modes, puzzles, and online play. (iPhone/iPad app by Longo Games, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-chess-co-tuong/id453182296 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Longo Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/453182299)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.55/5 from 166 App Store ratings · 103 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese and 6 more
- Released: 2011-08-03
- Data updated: 2026-07-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-chess-co-tuong/id453182296/reviews.md

## What is Chinese Chess / Co Tuong?

Action Chinese Chess is the best Chinese Chess board game, aka Co Tuong (Cờ Tướng) or Xiangqi (象棋) in the market with amazing graphics, smart computer, and awesome features.

6 Play Modes:
* Classic: play offline with 10 difficulty levels of Computer, from beginner to expert.
* Solve Puzzles: hundreds of fun Puzzles await to be solved, the best way to learn Co Tuong.
* 2 Players: play-and-pass directly with friends on the same device.
* World Tournament: play online with friends and other players all around the world.
* Vietnamese Mystery Chess (Cờ Tướng Úp), aka Co Tuong Up or Co Up.
* Taiwanese Dark Chess (暗棋), aka Blind Chess (盲棋), Half Chess (半棋) or Banqi.

Special Features:
* Teach you to play Chinese Chess with Endgame Puzzles, Tactics and Hints.
* Multiple Skins and with either Chinese or Western Chess Symbols.
* Brilliant interactive User Interface, beautiful graphics, and animations.
* Ability to show possible moves, unlimitedly Unmove.
* Ability to invite friends, share your games via Facebook, Twitter, Sina Weibo.
* Game Center Leaderboards and Achievements.

Chinese Chess is also known as Xiangqi, Xiàng Qí, 象棋, シャンチー, Cờ Tướng, Co Tuong, Cotuong, Asian Chess, Janggi. This game is also designed for Chess, Checker and Mahjong players; you don't need to read Chinese characters, the game can show you the equivalent chess symbols.

## Key features

- 6 Play Modes (Classic, Puzzles, 2 Players, World Tournament, Vietnamese Mystery Chess, Taiwanese Dark Chess)
- 10 Computer Difficulty Levels
- Hundreds of Puzzles
- Online Multiplayer
- Hints and Tactics for Learning
- Customizable Skins and Symbols
- Show Possible Moves
- Unlimited Undo

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Chinese Chess / Co Tuong?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy to use
- 🎮 Challenging and engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Great for learning Chinese chess/Xiangqi
- 💰 Free app with good value
- 🎯 Multiple game modes (single player, multiplayer, online)
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual design
- ⚡ Fast and responsive computer AI
- 📚 Includes learning puzzles and endgame challenges
- 🏆 Skilled computer opponent at higher levels

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🌐 Online multiplayer connectivity problems
- 📱 Incompatibility with latest iOS versions
- 🔊 Ads play at loud volume with no mute option
- ⏱️ Computer takes excessive time to make moves
- 🎮 Difficulty curve too steep for beginners
- 🐛 Move input not registering properly
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive pop-up advertisements
- 🔄 AI repeats same moves indefinitely (rule violation)
- ⚠️ Game rules implemented incorrectly

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Facebook login not working
- World Tour (online feature) connection failures
- App doesn't open or start with latest iOS updates
- Multiplayer mode freezing during gameplay
- Move registration failures requiring multiple attempts
- App crashes after extended play sessions
- Score not being saved/tracked properly
- AI making illegal repetitive moves
- Online gameplay freezing when viewing opponent moves
- iPad/iPhone cross-device multiplayer not syncing
- App requires force quit and restart to load properly
- Rare crashes during normal gameplay

**Most requested features**

- Tutorial and comprehensive rulebook for new players
- Undo button functionality during checkmate for learning
- Save game feature to review matches later
- Difficulty level indicators (equivalent to chess ratings)
- Option to change pieces from Chinese characters to pictures
- Different board backgrounds (wood, paper colors)
- More chess piece skins/themes
- Hint function with smarter recommendations
- Game analysis feature for studying positions
- Draw declaration option for stalemate situations
- Larger piece sizes
- Training mode with move prediction
- Sample games library
- Sound toggle option in settings
- Adjustable engine difficulty levels

## Recent user reviews (10 of 103)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-chess-co-tuong/id453182296/reviews.md

### 4/5 — God games

*2023-12-03, version 2.7.7*

Good games. But should be don’t let computer play 3 times and more by the same step

### 5/5 — powerful help for one just starting out

*2023-01-25, version 2.7.7*

lots of depth and fun in this one

### 4/5 — Please update this game

*2021-10-08, version 2.7.7*

I love this game but it’s so outdated compared to the latest iOS version that many features are not working the way they are supposed to. For example, I can’t sign into my Facebook like I did before :/

### 4/5 — I love this game, however…

*2021-06-26, version 2.7.7*

I’ve played this game for years on end, I use an iPad Air, iPad 8th Gen and an iPhone SE, that are all always updated on the lasted iOS. The issue here is that whenever I am on the lasted iOS the game doesn’t work/open/start when I use World Tour (the online feature) It mentions how I’m, “UNABLE TO CONNECT!” That I should, “Please make sure your internet is on” giving me two options. To return home or retry again. My issue isn’t that I’m not connected to the internet. So I figured it was the fact this game isn’t up to date on the lasted iOS as per usual…maybe it is my end that is the problem. If so, I’ll totally give this 5 stars.

Tltr: I have a minor inconvenience each time my iOS is on the latest update with this game.

### 2/5 — Repeat move should not be allow

*2021-06-19, version 2.7.7*

Computer sometime make same move over and over again.

### 5/5 — Fine Implementation Chinese Chess

*2021-05-11, version 2.7.7*

Awesome free APP

### 2/5 — Where is the tutorial?

*2021-04-17, version 2.7.7*

There doesn’t seem to be a tutorial for this game? A rulebook for someone like me who wants to learn how to play this game? 

Games need to have tutorials and rule books inside the app.

### 1/5 — Multi players mode not working for days.

*2021-01-20, version 2.7.7*

Multi players (world tour) not working... for days!

### 5/5 — Good app

*2020-12-11, version 2.7.7*

Really good chinese chess app

### 1/5 — Gbui007

*2020-02-25, version 2.7.6*

It wouldn’t allow me to connect to play with other online players.

## Frequently asked questions about Chinese Chess / Co Tuong

### What is Chinese Chess / Co Tuong?

This app offers a digital version of Chinese Chess, also known as Co Tuong or Xiangqi. It's a strategy board game played on a grid, with unique pieces and movement rules distinct from Western chess.

### What are the different ways to play this Chinese Chess app?

The app features six distinct play modes: Classic offline play against a computer with 10 difficulty levels, solving hundreds of puzzles, playing with a friend on the same device, competing in online World Tournaments, Vietnamese Mystery Chess (Co Tuong Up), and Taiwanese Dark Chess (Blind Chess).

### Can I learn to play Chinese Chess with this app?

Yes, the app includes features designed to teach you Chinese Chess. You can utilize Endgame Puzzles, Tactics, and Hints to improve your understanding and gameplay. It also shows possible moves to guide you.

### Is this app free to download and play?

The application is free to download and offers in-app purchases. While the core game and many features are accessible for free, certain elements or enhancements may require purchase.

### What devices is this Chinese Chess app compatible with?

The description does not explicitly state compatibility details. However, as a mobile application, it is designed for smartphones and tablets, likely supporting both iOS and Android operating systems. Users can check the app store for specific device requirements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7.7 — 2020-03-28

Bug fixed

### 2.7.6 — 2017-10-26

Bug fixes and new puzzle.

### 2.7.5 — 2017-10-12

Bug fixes and new puzzle.

### 2.7.4 — 2017-07-18

Bug fixes

### 2.7.3 — 2016-06-28

Improvements.

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