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Hi everyone! I’ve been working on an interactive Xiangqi puzzle page and would love for experienced players here to try it.
https://theworldatplay.com/puzzles/xiangqi

My goal is to make it easy to solve Xiangqi positions directly on the board. I’d especially appreciate feedback on:

The site also includes an AI opponent for full games. I’d be very interested in your opinion of its strength and move quality as well.

I’m the developer, so honest and critical feedback is very welcome:

I’m an American + Beginner!

I have never played C. Chess (Xiangqi) before.

I have played Regular Chess.

I have rating of 2,100+.

I have defeated Title players in Regular Chess.

It is safe to say I am 1 Tough Cookie.

Unfortunately, The Cookie has crumbled in Xiangqi because I have hit rock bottom!

I have rating of 300.

Every time I try to go up. They drag me back down. They are savages down here.

These players don’t understand that I am New.

If I mess up and try to get a Take Back, They don’t do it.

No Take Backs -> These people play for Keeps!

This is why have questions + need your help!

- 1st Question:

Does Xiangqi have Opening Tree?

In Regular Chess, Strong Players like to save the moves they play in an Opening Tree.

For Example:

I play the Elephant Move with White.

I don’t know if the Moves I play have been played by other players.

It would be nice to see on Opening Tree.

- 2nd Question:

What is a Good Opening for Black?

I seem to do better with White vs. Black.

- 3rd Question:

How do you Counter opponents doing weird move?

u/Player_J_x — 9 days ago

Can you spot the checkmate in this puzzle?