When did China chess originate?

China chess originated in the Warring States period about two thousand years ago.

Dr Joseph Needham, a famous British scholar, clearly pointed out in China's History of Science and Culture that chess is also the creation of China people. He analyzed in detail the relationship between China's ancient game-Liubo and astronomy, symbolism and mathematics. He said: "Only in China, the prevalence of Yin-Yang theory promoted the emergence of the embryonic form of chess, invented astronomical divination, and then developed into a game with military significance." Its shape and play are recorded in "Chu Ci Evocation".

China Chess, which originated in China, belongs to a two-person antagonistic game and has a long history in China. Because of its simple tools and strong interest, it has become a very popular chess activity.

China chess is the chess culture of China and the cultural treasure of the Chinese nation. It has a long history and strong interest, and the basic rules are simple and easy to understand. China chess is far more popular with people in China than Weiqi, and China chess has spread to more than a dozen countries and regions.

China uses a square chessboard, 32 round pieces, 16 red and black pieces, and moves them at the intersection. The two sides play chess alternately, and the "dying" side of the other side wins first.