GeneralsTale

Every piece in Xiangqi (Chinese chess) moves in its own way — and each one is a character. Learn why the cannon needs a screen, how the horse gets hobbled, and why the elephant can never cross the river.

Level 1

Play on a real board

Read the position, see how each piece moves, and find the move that wins — the same learning as the iOS app, rebuilt for the browser.

Board Studio Solve six tactical puzzles on a full Xiangqi board. Tap a piece to see exactly where it can go, then play the winning move. Tactic Drills Quick-fire: look at a position and pick the winning move — the cannon's leap, the horse's freedom, the crossing soldier. A hint appears whenever you get stuck. Review your misses The tactics you get wrong come back here on a spaced schedule — soon at first, then further apart each time you solve them cleanly. Your own mistakes become your practice list. GeneralsTale Sprint — a calm speed round → Once you’ve mastered a few kits, race your OWN best on what you already know. Timer optional, no penalty for a miss.

Concept kits

Sixteen short rounds — from the board and the river to piece values, openings, and endgames. Hints when you need them; your progress stays on this device.

1. The Board & the River The Board & the River · 25 questions 2. The General & Advisors The General & Advisors · 25 questions 3. The Elephant (Minister) The Elephant (Minister) · 25 questions 4. The Horse The Horse · 25 questions 5. The Chariot The Chariot · 25 questions 6. The Cannon The Cannon · 25 questions 7. The Soldier The Soldier · 25 questions 8. Check, Checkmate & Stalemate Check, Checkmate & Stalemate · 25 questions 9. Piece Values & Strength Piece Values & Strength · 25 questions 10. Opening Principles Opening Principles · 25 questions 11. Cannon Tactics Cannon Tactics · 25 questions 12. Horse & Chariot Tactics Horse & Chariot Tactics · 25 questions 13. The Endgame The Endgame · 25 questions 14. Common Checkmate Patterns Common Checkmate Patterns · 25 questions 15. Repetition Rules & Etiquette Repetition Rules & Etiquette · 25 questions 16. Putting It Together Putting It Together · 25 questions

Play together

Two ways to keep going — a same-device match with friends, or a trail through every kit. On-device only; nothing leaves this device.

Board Pass & Play (two players) Play a real Xiangqi game against a friend on one device — two humans take turns on the board, no computer. General Duel (pass-and-play) 2–4 players take turns on one device — same questions for everyone, highest first-try score wins. General Quest — follow the map → A progression trail through every kit. Clear each stop of real practice, then move on.
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Meet the cast — the characters who teach this

Each one stands for an idea you’ll practice. Tap a character to read their illustrated story and hear their audio drama.

Ensemble stories — the cast together

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📚 Books for GeneralsTale

Read the story, print a workbook, or color the cast — free PDFs to read offline or print at home.

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