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The general may move and capture one point either vertically or horizontally, but not diagonally.
A general cannot move into a file which is occupied by the enemy general unless there is at least one piece
positioned between the generals in the file. The general may not leave the palace.
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| Advisor |
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Advisors move and capture one point diagonally and may not leave the palace. |
| Elephant |
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Elephants move and capture exactly two points diagonally and may not jump over intervening pieces.
They may not cross the river.
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| Horse |
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A horse moves and captures one point vertically or horizontally and then one point diagonally away from its former position.
The horse does not jump as the knight does in Western chess.
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| Chariot |
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The chariots move like the rook in Western chess. |
| Cannon |
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Cannons move like the chariots, horizontally and vertically,
but capture by jumping exactly one piece (whether it is friendly or enemy) over to its target
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| Soldier |
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They move and capture by advancing one point
Once they have crossed the river, they may also move (and capture) one point horizontally.
Soldiers cannot move backward
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