Chinese chess is a two-player board game. Each player has 16 pieces on the board, including the general, bishop, knight, chariot, cannon, and pawn, with the general being the king. At the beginning of a game, each player moves their pieces to capture the opposing general. The game ends when one player is in checkmate and cannot be removed.

A game of Chinese chess typically lasts 15-20 minutes. However, for advanced professional players, games can last longer. Playing chess not only helps players relax after a stressful day, but scientists have also shown that it can also help train intelligence and systematic thinking.