# DarkChess - Random Xiangqi — Play Xiangqi in random style

> Play Xiangqi in random style (iPhone/iPad app by Binh An Bui.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkchess-random-xiangqi/id1523007066 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Binh An Bui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1266641965)
- Category: Games, Board
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 81 MB
- Languages: American English, Vietnamese
- Released: 2020-08-08
- Data updated: 2026-05-16
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkchess-random-xiangqi/id1523007066/reviews.md

## What is DarkChess?

* Introduction:
This game is a Xiangqi variant from Viet Nam and for all players who is fan of Xiangqi and want to play this type of game in a whole new way. Vietnamese think that this game is even more fun than original Xiangqi.

* Features:
- Smart algorithm in chess engine
- Nice chess graphics
- 2 play modes: vs computer, two players

* Instructions:
First in the beginning of game, all pieces except Generals will be flipped down and random put to initial positions like original game. Hidden pieces in first move will act like the piece in that position in original game. After first move, hidden piece will be flipped up and reveal the actual piece. The actual piece is played normaly in original game. You will got a lot of surprises when flip up the pieces. Good luck for that. 

We hope you will have the best experiences when play this game. Cheers!


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2.1 — 2025-12-02

• Update SDK

### 4.1.0 — 2024-09-03

- Update SDKs

### 4.0.0 — 2024-04-17

- New UI
- List captured pieces
- Update SDKs

### 3.0.0 — 2023-04-04

- Renew UI
- Update SDKs

### 2.5.0 — 2022-11-17

- Update SDKs

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All apps by Binh An Bui: https://appshunter.io/developer/1266641965

## Related topics

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