#chinese chess cannon

For Chess Players

The Cannon Explained for Chess Players: The One Piece With No Chess Equivalent

The cannon moves like a rook but captures by jumping over exactly one piece. How it works, why it is so strong early, and the counting habit that tames it.

29/09/2026 5 min read

The Pieces

The Cannon in Xiangqi: Screens, Central Cannon Attacks, and Why It Gets Weaker as the Board Empties

The cannon (Pháo) moves like a chariot but captures by jumping one screen. How it works, why it shines early, and how to defend against cannon attacks.

28/09/2026 5 min read