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Android Apps > Board > Chinese Dark Chess
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Chinese Dark Chess

by xidea creator · Board · Free
On Google Play since March 2011 · Data updated 2026-10-15
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Chinese Dark Chess is made and published by xidea creator. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with xidea creator. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to xidea creator and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

EstablishedPopularWell rated
Rating on Google Play
4.36
9,154 ratings
Installs
2.4 million
Last updated
September 3, 2026
Ads
Contains ads
Size
26.9 MB

Chinese Dark Chess is popular, with 2.4 million installs. Users rate it well: 4.4 stars from 9,154 ratings.

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on Chinese Dark Chess for Android

★★★★☆ A Google User · Jan 23, 2014
A Poor AI. I won a game because the opponent could no more move his pieces but his cannon could still move and kill my pawn. Love this game!
★★★★☆ letian · Sep 21, 2012
Not better AI nice game. The updates did not enhance the AI, just enhance the placement of the com.
★★★★★ Michael Meyerhofer · Dec 11, 2022
This is a great little game and one I've had on all my smartphones for years. I've probably played it a thousand times. Highly recommended!
★★★★★ paula · Sep 24, 2012
Chinese Chess on S3 Beyond expectation. Great game.
★★★★☆ Raymond · Oct 21, 2012
Too easy This is a good game however there should be another difficulty level. Having more of a challenge would make the game better.
★☆☆☆☆ chris moody · Sep 4, 2018
Used to be great, but now the tile locations are so stupid. Look, there's basically zero strategy/skill on this game, it comes down to luck...if we call it that anymore. It is getting ridiculous. I'm going to try a different app bc this one sucks now.
★☆☆☆☆ j · Oct 20, 2012
Chinese Dark Chess I don't know what this is but isn't Chinese chess. Also, l had a hard time removing the icon after l uninstalled the app!
★☆☆☆☆ Peter · Sep 18, 2012
Bad game This English game is rubbish and the rules is wrong
★☆☆☆☆ A Google User · Jan 21, 2013
Packing The packing is invalid with the Vodafone smartphone 1

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Store listing

By xidea creator, from Google Play

“Chinese Dark Chess is classic and fun game.”

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Description by xidea creator Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Chinese Dark Chess , or Half Chess, is a two players board game, played on a 4x8 grid. Most games last between ten and twenty minutes. It is a social game, usually played for fun rather than serious competition.

Don’t worry about the Chinese characters, for foreign friends, we design the image chess for you.

We always do our best to test the program while we release it. However, there are various models of mobile phone for Android system. Please kindly Email to us , tell us what step cause bug. We very appreciate your understanding and support.
Official page on Google Play

Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
Contains ads
Price
Free
Libraries
32
App size
26.9 MB
Needs Android
6.0+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by Chinese Dark Chess

8 permissions · 32 libraries
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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
1.9.4
Launched
March 2011
  • Sep 3, 2026UpdateVersion 1.9.4
  • Oct 17, 2022UpdateVersion 1.8.5
  • Oct 12, 2022UpdateVersion 1.8.4
  • Jun 17, 2019UpdateVersion 1.7.4
  • Apr 10, 2019UpdateVersion 1.6.4
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
0
Play install range
1+ million
Launched
March 2011

Installs over time

Chinese Dark Chess has been installed 2.4 million times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 0 times.

Rankings

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Google Play Rankings for Chinese Dark Chess

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About the app and developer

About Chinese Dark Chess

Chinese Dark Chess is a board app developed by xidea creator.

How many times has Chinese Dark Chess been installed?

Chinese Dark Chess has been installed 2.4 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 0 times.

What is the rating of Chinese Dark Chess?

Chinese Dark Chess is rated 4.36 out of 5 stars, based on 9.2 thousand ratings.

Is Chinese Dark Chess free?

Chinese Dark Chess is free. The app size is 26.88 MB. The latest version available is 1.9.4. The last update was on September 3, 2026.

What are the requirements for Chinese Dark Chess?

Chinese Dark Chess requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since March 2011.

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Frequently asked questions about Chinese Dark Chess

Is Chinese Dark Chess free?

Yes. Chinese Dark Chess is free on Google Play.

Is Chinese Dark Chess still available?

Yes. Chinese Dark Chess is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on September 3, 2026.

Does Chinese Dark Chess contain ads?

Yes. Google Play lists Chinese Dark Chess as containing ads.

What Android version does Chinese Dark Chess require?

Chinese Dark Chess runs on Android 6.0 and higher.

How large is Chinese Dark Chess?

Chinese Dark Chess is 26.88 MB.

Is Chinese Dark Chess suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of Chinese Dark Chess as suitable for everyone.

How many times has Chinese Dark Chess been installed?

Google Play lists 1,000,000+ installs for Chinese Dark Chess.

How do people rate Chinese Dark Chess?

Chinese Dark Chess scores 4.36 out of 5 stars, from 9,154 ratings on Google Play.

Who made Chinese Dark Chess?

Chinese Dark Chess was developed by xidea creator. It is listed in the board category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to Chinese Dark Chess?

People looking at Chinese Dark Chess also look at these board apps: Chinese Dark Chess King, Chinese Chess: CoTuong/XiangQi, Chinese Chess: Premium, Chinese Chess / Co Tuong, Chinese Chess Online.

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