Author: chinesemoment

The Mongolian chess is quite similar to Xiangqi, or  Chinese chess (中国象棋Zhōngguó Xiàngqí ) , but the form, rules and ways to move the chess pieces are more likeinternational chess(国际象棋Guójì Xiàngqí). Called "Shatar" in the Mongolian language, the Mongolian chess is said to have been introduced into the area way back in the period when  Genghis Khan(成吉思汗Chéngjísīh án ) went on his western expedition. The chess was revolutionized according to Mongolian practice, and unique ways to move the chess pieces were formed. When the Mongolian people rose to power, they entered farming areas from grasslands. To break up city walls, they learnt to make stone-throwing machines from the  Jin (金 Jīn ) people. After that, they also mastered the techniques of making gunpowder cannons, which became the important weapons of Mongolian troops for attacking cities and forts. The cannon, along with other weapons and military tactics, was re-enacted on a chess board, bringing us an intelligent game.