A Python-based implementation of Chinese Chess (Xiangqi) with a graphical interface using pygame. The game supports local multiplayer and highlights valid moves for each piece, including full rule enforcement and check/checkmate detection.

🎮 Features Local multiplayer (2-player)

Graphical board and piece rendering with pygame

Highlighting of valid piece movements

Turn-based gameplay logic

Rule enforcement for all Xiangqi pieces (General, Advisors, Elephants, Horses, Chariots, Cannons, Soldiers)

Check and checkmate detection

Undo/Restart functionality (if implemented)

Sound effects (optional if added)

🖼️ Screenshots

🛠️ Installation Clone the repository:

bash Copy Edit git clone https://github.com/arudzheri/Chinese-Chess.git cd Chinese-Chess Install dependencies:

bash Copy Edit pip install pygame Run the game:

bash Copy Edit python main.py

🧠 Game Rules Summary Chinese Chess (Xiangqi) is a strategic board game similar to international chess but with different rules and piece movements. Learn more on Wikipedia.