Introduction to the rules and play of chess

The rules of chess: horse to grandson; Like to walk in the fields; The car goes straight; The cannon flew over the mountain. How to play: The chess pieces of one side are ready to eat the handsome (general) of the other side, which is called "general". If the handsome (general) of the other side can't escape, that is to say, the "general" can eat the handsome (general) of the other side in the next round, which is "dying", and the side that eats the handsome (general) of the other side wins.

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. 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 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.

Legend of the origin of chess

China chess originated in China. 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."

The word chess first appeared in the Warring States Period. There is a special record of its shape and play in "Chu Ci Evocation": "There are six books in chess; Go hand in hand with the camp, and the road is forced; When you become a cockroach, you will seek it and you will be white. " It means that jade is equivalent to dice. The size of chess, with 6 * * * on each side; The way to compete is to divide Cao and advance together. Attack each other and force each other to death; Finally, the winner seeks victory. Defeated the enemy and cheered for victory.