Chess and Xiangqi (also known as Chinese Chess) are both strategic board games that have a long history and a large following. Here are some of the main differences between the two:

1. Board and Pieces: The board of Xiangqi is a 9x10 grid, whereas Chess has an 8x8 board. The pieces in Xiangqi are placed on the intersections of the lines rather than in the squares. The pieces in Xiangqi are also different from Chess pieces, and each has its unique movements and abilities.

2. Movement and Capture: The movement and capture rules in Xiangqi are different from those in Chess. For example, in Xiangqi, the General (equivalent to the King in Chess) can only move within the palace, which is a 3x3 area in the center of the board. The Elephant (equivalent to the Bishop in Chess) can only move diagonally two squares and is blocked by an intervening piece.

3. Objective: The objective of Xiangqi is to checkmate the opponent's General, whereas in Chess, the objective is to checkmate the opponent's King. In Xiangqi, the game can also end in a draw if the same position is repeated three times, or if there is no capture or pawn movement for 50 moves.

4. Time Control: Xiangqi games often have a time control of 30 minutes per player for the entire game, while Chess games usually have more flexible time controls, such as a certain amount of time per move.

Overall, while both Chess and Xiangqi are strategic board games that require skill and planning, they have significant differences in board size, pieces, movement, and objective, making them distinct games with their unique challenges and strategies.
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