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The rules of Xiangqi are rules governing the play of the Xiangqi game. Below are
the simplified but important Xiangqi rules which are extracted from WXF official
rules.
2. Perpetual chase of one piece without a real root will be ruled as a loss.
Diagram 91 Diagram 92
Diagram 91- Red to move. Red plays R2+1, K6+1, R2-1, K6-1, R2+1, K6+1. Red’s
chariot is perpetual checking Black’s king. Although, Black’s both cannons are
capturing Red’s chariot, Red must change his move or to lose the game.
Diagram 92- Red to move. Black’s cannon is not protected by any real root. Red
R2=1, C9=8, R1=2, C8=9, R2=1, C9=8. Red’s chariot is perpetual chasing Black’s
cannon. Red must change the move or to lose the game.
3. A king or a pawn chasing any piece perpetually will be rules as a draw. A king or a
pawn, in combination with another piece, chasing perpetually on a piece will also be
ruled as draw.
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