The Chess Theory and Cultural Characteristics of Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage “Jiu” Chess

Xiaoming Ma,Awang Bianba,Wanqi Li

doi:10.4236/ape.2021.111006

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Abstract

National and folk chess games are an important part of Chinese traditional culture. From the perspective of intangible culture, it is difficult to analyze the principles and cultural characteristics of “Jiu” chess, especially its basic principles and methods. The study of the history of the “Jiu” chess, the basic steps and the graphic formation of the move, and the value and function of the “Jiu” chess in the contemporary era can better explain the new value of the intangible cultural heritage culture.

Highlights

The folk chess game is a kind of game based on the chessboard
The study of the history of the “Jiu” chess, the basic steps and the graphic formation of the move, and the value and function of the “Jiu” chess in the contemporary era can better explain the new value of the intangible cultural heritage culture
With a history of more than 1000 years (Ma, 2020), Tibetan chess is divided into two major categories of “Mimang” and “Jiu” chess

Summary

Introduction

The folk chess game is a kind of game based on the chessboard. The square inch chessboard has the function of edifying people’s sentiment, tempering people’s will quality and leisure and entertainment. The chess culture in China’s history is long and brilliant, with a variety of types and strong interest. It has been loved by people for thousands of years. Tibetan is a member of the big family of the Chinese nation, and its folk traditional chess is an excellent national folk cultural heritage. With a history of more than 1000 years (Ma, 2020), Tibetan chess is divided into two major categories of “Mimang” and “Jiu” chess. “Jiu” chess is popular in Northwest China, which is a very representative traditional culture of Tibetan nationality. “Jiu” chess is the core of Tibetan chess. It has a unique charm and stimulates the imagination and creativity of chess lovers

The Historical Origin of “Jiu” Chess

Tools of “Jiu” Chess

The Game and Victory of “Jiu” Chess

The Basic Form Terms of “Jiu” Chess

The Layout of “Jiu” Chess

Cultural Characteristics and Inheritance of Tibetan Chess