# Chinese Chess - Xiangqi Online — Dark Chess, Puzzles & Online

> Dark Chess, Puzzles & Online (iPhone/iPad app by Duong Phuc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-chess-xiangqi-online/id6823836665 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Duong Phuc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1187932681)
- Category: Games, Sports, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 81 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-11-05
- Data updated: 2026-11-08

## What is Chinese Chess?

Chinese Chess and Dark Chess against a genuinely strong AI, even with no internet.
A new checkmate puzzle every day. Ranked online games with Elo.
Big, clear pieces. One tap and you are playing.

PLAY THE AI
• The engine runs right on your iPhone: play Xiangqi offline on a plane or with no signal.
• 5 levels, from Carp, Turtle, Qilin and Phoenix up to Dragon: a fair rival whether you are learning or a seasoned player.
• Hints, undo and full game review to learn from every move.

DARK CHESS (JIEQI)
• Pieces start face down and shuffled, revealed on their first move.
• Play against the AI, or with a friend on one device.
• No two games are ever the same.

PUZZLES
• 552 "mate in N" endgame puzzles in 6 groups, from easy to hard.
• Daily Puzzle: a fresh challenge every day.
• Stuck? Get a hint.

PLAY ONLINE
• Quick match with players at your level.
• Public lobby and private rooms with a code for friends.
• Ranked games with Elo, seasons and 5 rank tiers.
• Add friends, send challenges, quick chat during the game.

BIG AND EASY TO READ
• Large pieces and bold characters, crisp on Retina displays.
• Light and smooth, even on older iPhones.

12 CLASSIC BOARDS
• Maple wood, jade, ink wash, marble, lacquer, bamboo and more.
• Light and dark themes.

DAILY REWARDS
• Daily quests, streaks, weekly chests and achievements.
• Earn coins to unlock new boards.

Also: free board setup, game history and a Learn Xiangqi guide. Available in English, Tiếng Việt, 简体中文 and 繁體中文.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ad | $1.99 | one-time |


## Is Chinese Chess safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Chinese Chess.

## Is Chinese Chess legit?

Chinese Chess - Xiangqi Online has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Chinese Chess is 50 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 0.3.18 — 2026-11-05

No release notes.

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