Chinese Checkers and Chinese Chess, or (Xiangqi) are both real games, but they're different games.
The related links below explain them both in more detail.
There is an anime which has a similar basis of chess. It's called Hikaru no Go, and honestly it's very well done for it being about Go(which is like Japanese Chess). It's drawn up by the same people who do Death Note. There is a Chinese chess anime which i believe is called Chess Master. Check them out and see how you like it
The Japanese variant of chess is called Shogi and is played on a different board with a different set of rules.
To say "chess" in Chinese is as follows: 棋
Chinese Chess Association was created in 1986.
Japanese Chess Championship was created in 1969.
Chinese vampires are called "Jiangshi," while Japanese vampires are known as "Kyuketsuki." Both creatures have their own unique characteristics and lore in traditional Chinese and Japanese folklore.
The Chinese game tiaoqi literally translates as "jumping chess"(From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki?title=Talk:Xiangqi)
Chess is not common in Japan, but a chess variant known as Shogi is.
Chinese chess has different rules and characters and the board is different. It has triangles and squares and different pieces compared to International Chess.
there is 8 peaces like chess or chess tortaments
This game is not Chinese checkers. This game is Chinese Chess. It is somewhat the same as International Chess. This site will show you what the pieces are and how to move them. Chinese Chess is not too hard to learn, but it is sooo much fun to play!! i love you call me lol :)
Yes it is. It is the Japanese equivalent of chess.