About Mini Janggi: Korean Chess on a 7x7 Board

Mini Janggi is a streamlined take on Korean chess, played on a compact 7x7 board designed for quick, engaging matches. The goal is to maneuver the Han army pieces and capture the enemy king, using movement rules that differ from international chess. The smaller board keeps games brisk while preserving the strategic depth that makes Korean chess distinctive.

How to Play Mini Janggi: Capture the Enemy King

Select a piece and indicate its destination following that piece's movement rules. The objective is to defeat the Cho, controlled by the AI, by capturing its king. Two palace areas on the board shape how both sides must plan their moves — protecting your own king's palace from unexpected strikes is essential to staying in the game.

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