How many pieces are there in chess?

There are 32 chess pieces in China, which are divided into red and black squares, each with 16 pieces.

China Chess, a traditional game in China, belongs to a two-person antagonistic chess game. Originated in China, it has a long history in China. China used a square chessboard with 32 round pieces, 16 red and black pieces, which were placed and moved at the intersection. After the game starts, the two sides take turns to win by "dead" or "trapped" the generals or handsome guys of the other team.

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. The mass base of China Chess in China far exceeds that of Weiqi, and it is the most popular chess event. China chess has spread to more than ten countries and regions. China chess originated in China, which is an ancient board game with a history of about two thousand years. It is a classic product of intangible culture of Chinese civilization.

The Origin of China Chess

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 the theory of Yin and Yang promoted the embryonic form of chess, invented divination with astronomical nature, and then developed into a game with military significance.

The word chess first appeared in the Warring States Period. There are special records on its shape and play in "Chu Ci Evocation": there are six books on chess; Go hand in hand with the camp, and the road is forced; Looking for an owl, it's called five whites. In other words, jade (that is, castor) is equivalent to dice. The size of the chess (that is, the cover) is 6 pieces per side, and the method of competition is to divide the Cao forward.