{"product_id":"chinese-chess-set-xiangqi-with-solid-wood-pieces-and-board","title":"Chinese Chess Set Xiangqi with Solid Wood Pieces and Board","description":"\u003cp\u003eXiangqi, often called Chinese chess, has been played for over a thousand years. This set pairs a solid red walnut-trimmed board with hand-finished wooden pieces, so it works as both a serious playing set and a handsome piece for your game room or shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"why-xiangqi-players-choose-this-set\"\u003eWhy Xiangqi Players Choose This Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold inlay lines that last.\u003c\/strong\u003e The board lines are gold wood-line inlay, not printed ink, so they won't fade or rub off after years of play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaised, curved walnut border.\u003c\/strong\u003e The multi-slope solid wood frame gives the board a classic look. The wrap-around edge also helps keep pieces from sliding off and chipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePieces that feel right in the hand.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each piece has a rounded, polished face and a comfortable, full grip. Characters are engraved \u003cem\u003einto\u003c\/em\u003e the wood, so they won't wear away. A concentric ring pattern is laser-etched on each piece, and polishing brings out the natural grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafe, natural finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e There's no paint or lacquer coloring, so the set is non-toxic and suitable for players of all ages, including kids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"the-meaning-behind-the-design\"\u003eThe Meaning Behind the Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn xiangqi tradition, the pieces represent a general, advisors, elephants, horses, chariots, cannons, and soldiers. The central \"river\" divides the two armies. The gold lines mark the palaces and battle lines where each campaign unfolds. Giving the set as a gift carries the traditional idea of strategy, patience, and wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"choose-your-wood\"\u003eChoose Your Wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach option includes a 6-fen (approx. 1.0 in) piece set plus the board:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolden Sandalwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow Wenge (Chicken-Wing Wood)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Sour Branch Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoxwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Sour Branch Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgarwood-tone (Tu Chen Xiang)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural wood varies, so grain and color will differ slightly from piece to piece. That's part of what makes each set unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"specifications\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUS Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoard dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e705 × 645 × 20 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.8 × 25.4 × 0.8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoard weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~4.6 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~10.1 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrid squares\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 × 60 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4 × 2.4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBorder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid red walnut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003en\/a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlaying surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMDF with veneer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003en\/a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePiece size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-fen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~1.0 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"free-storage-box-set-purchase-only\"\u003eFree Storage Box (Set Purchase Only)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery full set includes a wooden storage box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 255 × 255 × 58 mm (10.0 × 10.0 × 2.3 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.66 kg (1.5 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: MDF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: The board-only option does not include the box.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasurements are taken by hand and may vary by 1-2 mm (0.04-0.08 in) and 0.1-0.2 kg (0.2-0.4 lb).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chess Xiangqi","offers":[{"title":"Golden Sandalwood","offer_id":50751483773121,"sku":"XQG-20261015-001","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chicken-Wing Wood","offer_id":50751483805889,"sku":"XQG-20261015-002","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fragrant Rosewood","offer_id":50751483838657,"sku":"XQG-20261015-003","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red Rosewood","offer_id":50751483871425,"sku":"XQG-20261015-004","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red Sour Branch Wood","offer_id":50751483904193,"sku":"XQG-20261015-005","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Rosewood","offer_id":50751483936961,"sku":"XQG-20261015-006","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Boxwood","offer_id":50751483969729,"sku":"XQG-20261015-007","price":319.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Sour Branch Wood","offer_id":50751484002497,"sku":"XQG-20261015-008","price":329.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tu Chen Xiang Wood","offer_id":50751484035265,"sku":"XQG-20261015-009","price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/8903\/1105\/files\/chinese-chess-set-xiangqi-with-solid-wood-pieces-and-board.jpg?v=1792072886","url":"https:\/\/www.chessxiangqi.com\/products\/chinese-chess-set-xiangqi-with-solid-wood-pieces-and-board","provider":"Chess Xiangqi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}