# Xiangqi - Dark Chess — Play Xiangqi and Dark Chess

> Play Xiangqi and Dark Chess (iPhone/iPad app by Van Tam Kieu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xiangqi-dark-chess/id6773068529 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Van Tam Kieu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578206712)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 69 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-21
- Data updated: 2026-07-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xiangqi-dark-chess/id6773068529/reviews.md

## What is Xiangqi?

Xiangqi is an online strategy board game for players who enjoy Xiangqi and Co Up.

Create a room, join quick matchmaking, invite friends, or play with an AI bot when another player is not available. Matches run in real time with a clear board, smooth controls, match history, and leaderboards to help you track your progress after every game.

Key features:
- Real-time online Co Up matches
- Real-time online Xiangqi matches
- Room creation and quick matchmaking
- AI bot support when players are unavailable
- Leaderboards for all-time score, weekly score, and win streaks
- Match history and personal statistics
- In-room chat with reporting, blocking, moderation, and support tools
- Sign in with email, Google, or Apple
- Delete your account directly in the app

Gold is a free virtual currency used only for gameplay experience, rewards, rankings, and internal game history. Gold cannot be purchased, sold, transferred, redeemed, converted to cash, or withdrawn in any form.

Xiangqi  is designed for casual play, strategic thinking, and connecting with a community of board game players.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.7 — 2026-07-11

We’ve improved authentication and session reliability:
• More reliable session renewal during temporary network interruptions.
• Fewer unexpected sign-outs when returning to the app.
• Improved recovery when session renewal is interrupted or retried.
• Safer credential handling when multiple requests occur at the same time.
• Additional authentication stability and security improvements.

### 1.0.6 — 2026-07-10

This update improves the online Xiangqi and Co Up experience:

- Improved sign-in, session handling, and network error recovery.
- Tuned room entry, match entry, and recovery during unstable connections.
- Improved replacement seat replacement invites when table conditions change.
- Polished Xiangqi and Co Up match screens for clearer game state updates.
- Improved profiles, chat, room lists, and leaderboards.
- Fixed bugs and optimized performance for this release.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-07-08

Version 1.0.5 improves the Xiangqi and Co Up experience.
Faster access to Xiangqi and Co Up from the game selector.
Improved table invites, notifications, and room links.
Better board display, match history, leaderboards, and player lists.
Improved realtime stability when playing and moving between screens.
Fixed minor issues for a smoother experience.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-06-25

Improved Xiangqi and Co Up gameplay experience:

- Smoother piece movement animation from the previous square to the new square.
- Reduced board flickering when selecting pieces, showing move hints, and completing moves.
- Improved board rendering stability in realtime matches, local/demo play, and replay/history screens.
- Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-06-24

- Added Xiangqi mode to the app.
- Updated the game selection screen after login.
- Improved stability and fixed minor issues.

## More apps by Van Tam Kieu

- [Gomoku Online - LOZ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gomoku-online-loz/id6779031696)

All apps by Van Tam Kieu: https://appshunter.io/developer/1578206712

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