Pikafish: The Complete Guide to the Strongest Xiangqi Engine

Pikafish is to Xiangqi what Stockfish is to chess: a free engine far beyond the best human players. Here is what it actually does, how to run it without the classic mistakes, and how to read what it tells you.

Understanding Elo Ratings in Xiangqi: Rankings, Scales and Official Titles

From the 800-point beginner to the super-Grandmaster beyond 2600, the Elo rating defines competitive Xiangqi. Here is how it really works, and why your online rating differs from your official one.

How AI Changed Xiangqi: From Mastery to Engine Dominance

From primitive 1980s programs to the superhuman Pikafish engine, discover how artificial intelligence transformed the way we play and study Xiangqi.

How We Balance Bot Difficulty on Xiangqi One

When a user pointed out that our bots were far stronger than their labels suggested, we ran tens of thousands of bot-vs-bot games to measure true strength and retuned every single profile.