🎮 What is Janggi?
Janggi (Korean Chess) is a traditional Korean strategy board game where two
players take turns moving pieces, aiming to capture or checkmate the opponent's King (General). Similar to
Chinese Chess (Xiangqi) but with unique Korean rules, this game has thousands of years of history and combines
deep strategy with exciting gameplay.
📋 Basic Rules
- Game Setup: Played on a
9×10 intersection board. Two sides: Cho (Red) and Han (Green), with Cho moving first. God Game Platform
allows formation selection (Horse-Elephant, Elephant-Horse, etc.).
- Starting the Game: Cho
moves first, and players alternate turns. Click a piece to select it, then click a valid destination to
move.
- Victory Condition: Win by
capturing the opponent's King or achieving checkmate (the King cannot escape capture). Victory is also
achieved if the opponent resigns or runs out of time.
- Palace: Each side has a
3×3 Palace area. The King and Advisors can only move within the Palace and may move diagonally along palace
lines.
- Draw: A draw occurs by mutual
agreement, threefold repetition of position, or 50 moves without a capture.
♟️ Piece Guide
- King (General) 將/帥: The
most important piece. Moves one step in any direction within the Palace. Losing the King means
defeat.
- Advisor (Guard) 士: Protects the King. Moves exactly like the King, one step in any direction
within the Palace.
- Chariot (Rook) 車: The
most powerful piece. Moves any number of squares horizontally or vertically. Can also move diagonally within
the Palace.
- Cannon 包: A unique
piece. Must jump over exactly one piece to move or capture. Cannot jump over another Cannon.
- Horse (Knight) 馬: Moves
one step orthogonally, then one step diagonally. Unlike chess, it CAN be blocked by pieces in its
path.
- Elephant 象: Moves
one step orthogonally, then two steps diagonally. Like the Horse, it can be blocked along its path.
- Soldier (Pawn) 卒/兵: Moves one step forward or sideways. Cannot move backward. Can move
diagonally within the Palace.
💡 Key Strategies
- Control the Center: Dominate the center early. This expands your Chariots' and Cannons'
range while limiting your opponent's space.
- Chariot Tactics: The Chariot is the strongest piece. Place it on open files and use it
actively. Coordinated Chariot attacks are devastating.
- Cannon Tactics: Cannons need a piece to jump over, so positioning is crucial. They
weaken in the endgame when fewer pieces remain.
- Protect the King: Keep Advisors near your King and watch for enemy Chariot and Cannon
attacks. Avoid leaving open lines to your Palace.
- Formation Selection: Horse-outside formations are aggressive; Elephant-outside formations
are defensive. Choose based on your play style.
🏆 Tips for Beginners
- Activate your Chariots first. A Chariot on an open file can dominate the game.
- Cannons always need a piece to jump over. Consider their utility when trading
pieces.
- Horses and Elephants can be blocked. Always check if the path is clear.
- Don't expose your King too early. Protect it with Advisors and avoid open files.
- Always watch for checks. Learning checkmate patterns will improve your game.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: 將棋和西洋棋有什麼區別？
A: 將棋使用9×10棋盤，炮必須跳過棋子才能移動，馬和象可能被阻擋。還有宮城區域和開局陣型選擇。
Q: 應該選擇哪種陣型？
A: 馬象馬象（兩翼馬）利於快速進攻，象馬馬象（兩翼象）更穩健防守。初學者推薦象馬馬象。
Q: AI難度有何不同？
A: Easy只進行基本防守。Medium是普通玩家水平，使用基本攻防策略。Hard使用高階策略和模式識別，需要相當實力才能獲勝。
Q: 如何進行線上對戰？
A: 點選"Quick Match"自動匹配相近水平的對手。也可以用"Create Room"建立房間邀請朋友，或從房間列表加入房間。
Q: Elo分數是什麼？
A: Elo是God Game Platform的等級分。獲勝上升，失敗下降。變化幅度取決於與對手的實力差距，Elo越高表示實力越強。