International Chess and Chinese Chess are similar in ways but have some key differences that set them apart. The objective to take the king/ general remains the same and the pieces are very similar in their name, set up and abilities. Chinese chess pieces are similar to coins with either the Chinese characters or an image printed on them. International chessboards are 9x9 squares whereas on a Chinese chess board piece move along lines which are 9x10 with a 'river' diving the board.