Many variants of xiangqi have been developed over the centuries. A few of these variants are still regularly played, though none are nearly as popular as xiangqi itself.
Two-player variants
[edit]- Congo, invented by Demian Freeling
- Manchu chess, invented by the Bannermen during the Qing dynasty
Three-player variants
[edit]Seven-player variants
[edit]- Game of the Seven Kingdoms (七国象棋), invented by Sima Guang