Chinese Chess Challenger
Xiangqi Online
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Play authentic Xiangqi in Portrait or Landscape! Challenge AI, spectate bot battles, play local Pass & Play, or match online via Game Center. Multi-language ready!
Step into the world of authentic Chinese Chess (Xiangqi / Co Tuong) - the ultimate strategy board game played by millions worldwide! Whether you are a total beginner learning the moves or a seasoned player seeking a grandmaster-level challenge, this game brings the traditional Xiangqi experience to life with modern elegance, powerful AI, and seamless online multiplayer.
ONLINE MULTIPLAYER VIA GAME CENTER
Challenge friends or match against strategy enthusiasts across the globe! Enjoy smooth turn-based online play integrated directly with Apple Game Center. Instant auto-matchmaking lets you jump into active games or host new matches effortlessly.
SINGLE PLAY VS AI
Challenge AI opponents across 10 difficulty levels.
MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT
Enjoy a fully localized experience! Effortlessly switch between English, Chinese (中文), Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt), and Japanese (日本語).
STUNNING VISUAL THEMES & 3D PIECES
Immerse yourself in carefully designed visual themes:
- Classic Wood, Modern Dark, Paper Ink, and Rosewood.
- Tactile 3D piece designs with fluid, smooth capture and movement animations.
- Toggle between Traditional Chinese Character pieces and Western piece symbols for easy learning!
BEGINNER FRIENDLY & STRATEGY TOOLS
- Valid Move Indicators: Instantly highlights all legal moves for selected pieces.
- Move Undo & Hints: Step back and recalculate your tactics anytime.
- Standard Move Notation: Track every move with official Xiangqi notation and review your game history step-by-step.
PASS & PLAY & CUSTOM BOARD SETUP
- Local 2-Player: Play face-to-face with friends and family anywhere without needing an internet connection.
- Custom Board Setup: Configure custom piece layouts to replay famous historical games or practice endgames in single-player, local 2-player, or AI vs AI matches.
AI VS AI SPECTATOR MODE
Watch two AI players fight it out live! Select any combination of Novice or Scholar personas for Red and Black, hit Start Match, and observe grandmaster tactics unfold off-thread in real time.
FULL LANDSCAPE & PORTRAIT MODE SUPPORT
Play comfortably in your preferred orientation! Enjoy comprehensive support for both Portrait and Landscape modes on iPhone and iPad. Includes dynamic board auto-scaling and a customizable Landscape Board Placement setting to place your board on the Left or Right side of the screen.
PLAY ANYTIME, ANYWHERE
No Wi-Fi? No problem! The full single-player AI mode and local Pass & Play mode are 100% offline ready. Enjoy fast loading, lightweight performance, and battery-friendly gameplay.
Download Chinese Chess Challenger today and master the board!
Ratings & Reviews
- This app hasn’t received enough ratings or reviews to display an overview.
The developer, Megabyte Software Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Megabyte Software Inc.
- Size
- 105.7 MB
- Category
- Board
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Advertising
- Copyright
- © Megabyte Software 2026
