What is Korean Chess?

I want to introduce Korean Chess to everyone. Many people think that Korean chess is very difficult to learn. However, it is not true. The game rule or the strategy of Korean Chess is very similar with Chess. If you understand for just a short time, then you can enjoy with other people. So, from now on, Let me introduce about it.

At the beginning of the game, the first position you have to set is like the picture below.

Game is over when the general is caught that there is no action to continue.

And let me write about the role of those things. First, the General must stay within the nine-point fortress. He moves one point along any printed line in the fortress. And the Advisor moves exactly the same as the king.

The Horse moves One point forward, backward, left or right plus one point outward diagonally, as shown in the diagram shown in the picture below. This is similar to the western knight, but the Korean knight can be blocked.  And the elephant starts one point forward, backward, left or right, and then moves two points outward diagonally. He can also be blocked anywhere along the path.

 











The Chariot moves as many points as he wishes, in a straight line, along the lines of the board. This is the same move as the western rook. And the Soldier moves one point, either forward or sideways.

 










Last, The cannon moves along any straight line, including the lines within the fortress, but must have one piece to jump. He can't jump more than one piece, and can't move without jumping. Also, he can't leap over another cannon and never capture another cannon.

This is the end of the explanation. If you want to find a more specific information, try to see at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6eNGSb2g5U!

Thank you and enjoy the Korean Chess!