Basic information:
Chess is a traditional puzzle game in China, which has a long history in China. It belongs to a two-person antagonistic game. Because of its simple equipment and strong interest, it has become a very popular chess activity. China chess is a cultural treasure of China and the Chinese nation.
Chess is mainly popular among Chinese and countries with Chinese cultural circles. Chess is one of the 78 official sports in China. It is one of the official events of the first World Intellectual Games. On June 7th, 2008, chess was approved by the State Council to be included in the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.