Shiqing Yaqu Season 2: Advanced Xiangqi Endgame Puzzles | Chinese Chess

Practice 120 advanced red-to-win endgames from Shiqing Yaqu positions 121–240. Complete the first ancient collection to unlock Season 2 and play against Pikafish Black for Chinese chess (xiangqi).

Shiqing Yaqu Season 2 contains 120 advanced ancient endgame puzzles focused on coordination, avoiding perpetual checks, and defensive counterattacks. Complete the first collection, then play Red and test each solution against Pikafish as Black. This page is built for Chinese chess (xiangqi).

Author: Sachess Editorial Team · Updated: 2026-07-28 · 0 Sources

Highlights

  • 120 advanced positions from Shiqing Yaqu games 121–240 and supplemental selections.
  • Unlocks after completing all 120 levels in the first ancient collection.
  • You play Red first while Pikafish responds as Black.
  • Practice deep calculation, perpetual-check avoidance, and defensive counterplay.
  • Copy and share any level for collaborative review.

Steps

01

Complete all 120 levels in the first Shiqing Yaqu collection.

02

Open the Season 2 map and choose an unlocked endgame.

03

Calculate independently, then make a move and let Pikafish respond.

04

Win to continue, or retry and share a difficult position.

Details

What Season 2 trains

Season 2 emphasizes continuous calculation rather than finding one attractive check. Before every move, check the opponent’s checks, exchanges, king escapes, and counterattacking resources.

Treat each puzzle as a calculation exercise: write down candidate moves and the opponent’s strongest reply, then use the engine to verify them. This builds stronger practical judgment than following the first engine suggestion.

  • Practice coordinated multi-piece attacks.
  • Check perpetual-check and defensive resources.
  • Use review notes and share links to organize mistakes.

FAQ

How many levels are in Season 2

Shiqing Yaqu Season 2 contains 120 red-to-win endgame levels.

How do I unlock Season 2

Complete all 120 levels in the first ancient collection in this browser.

Does Season 2 depend on the Tiantian Xiangqi seasons

No. Season 2 depends only on progress in the first Shiqing Yaqu collection.

Which side do I play

You play Red first and Pikafish automatically responds as Black.

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