Heavenly Chess: The Path to Chess Sagehood

Name: Heavenly Chess: The Path to Chess Sagehood
Author: Xuan Chen

天弈：棋圣之路

by Xuan Chen (玄尘)

Status: Completed
Length: 4.0M Words
Genre: Urban
Subgenre: Urban High Martial Arts
Updated: 9d ago
English: RandomTL: Request

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Synopsis

[A brand-new setting] [Heroes at the Chessboard]

What happens when chess meets heroic battles? When civilizations collide, would you dare to play against Heaven?

After transmigrating, Zhuge Yi discovers that although modern Huaxia is prosperous and powerful, its people know almost nothing about their own history.

The game Tian Yi, a chess game built around the heroes of the people, has become the world's mainstream pastime.

At that time, the Huaxia chess world is weak, while Western chess dominates.

Huaxia players can only spend decades painstakingly searching for traces of historical heroes.

Western players, meanwhile, can crush Huaxia simply by following established strategies. The belief in Western supremacy runs rampant.

Huaxia's chess academies fall into decline as Western-style chess clubs spread everywhere.

At last, Zhuge Yi bursts onto the scene, and the entire chess world is transformed!

With a single move, Confucius silences false gods with a few words.

As the tide of events gathers, Emperor Han ascends a high platform and sings of great victories.

With a flick of his hand, the Qin, Han, Tang, and other dynasties vie for supremacy, bringing Huaxia to life. As black and white turn, the Hundred Schools of Thought, from Daoism and Confucianism to Legalism, contend and display their brilliance.

When the curtain falls, what kind of world is this?

Why do chess players hold such lofty status beneath the sky screen, and what secrets lie above it?

Join us at the chessboard, and follow Xuan Chen as we compose Tian Yi together and challenge Heaven.

Other names

A Thousand Years of China, Recreated in a Tiny Space方寸之间，重现华夏千年Alternate title on Fanqie

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39.8kReads · 30 days

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Xuan Chen's new book, a tale of historical heroes and the struggles of the common people, is all in Tianyi: The Path to Chess Saint! When chess meets virtual battles! When civilizations clash, would you dare to challenge the heavens?
1k likes4y ago
At first glance, the title "Auto Chess" made me think it was just another copycat novel like those in Dota or League of Legends, but after reading it, I realized it wasn't. Instead, it's about pieces developing their own power on the board after being placed. The hero pieces, the nation pieces, the common people pieces, and so on, are all cleverly designed.
360 likes4y ago
This isn't one of those classic novels where China is suppressed and the protagonist steps up to turn the tide and slap them in the face. What's truly valuable is the well-developed supporting characters, and the protagonist isn't invincible. Achieving a goal relies more on the team. Furthermore, Western chess doesn't portray villains; instead, it gives us a sense of being on the same side, moving towards a common objective.
242 likes2y ago
I've already read the first volume. It's an interaction between an obsessive-compulsive reader and an obsessive-compulsive author. It's a slow burn at first, but once you get used to the chessboard rules, it's fantastic! 👍🏻 If you're familiar with games like Hikaru no Go, Auto Chess, and Magic: The Gathering, you'll pick them up faster. PS has such a great theme, hehe, it's funny that it can't be made into an online game. There are quite a few historical figures in it.
234 likes4y ago
This book doesn't offer the gratifying, overly satisfying feel of typical wish-fulfillment novels, nor is it overly bland. Its true appeal lies in giving "what ifs" to history that was previously impossible, and in making regrettable historical events more enjoyable.
213 likes3y ago
This is amazing! This type of novel is truly fantastic. If it doesn't fall apart later on, it'll definitely be a masterpiece. Keep it up, I'll keep reading if it doesn't go wrong. Five stars!
166 likes4y ago
This is an excellent system, and it might even lead to the development of a genre. There are many mature works using card games as a medium, but works using chess as a medium have never had a suitable direction. This writing style is very suitable for the development of a genre.
160 likes4y ago
Quite brilliant! Using a summoning-style theme, it manages to create a unique and fresh experience, tightly connecting historical battles with the overall theme. Honestly, the rating is a bit low right now, but the word count is a bit short; let it grow a bit more. Another factor is the author's writing skill—can they vividly depict the battles?
141 likes4y ago
Without exaggeration, this is my favorite isekai (another world) story about filling in gaps in historical knowledge, and it's truly a no-romance story. There are female supporting characters, but there's no blushing or shyness, no descriptions of their figures, clothing, or black stockings; the characters are portrayed completely normally.
126 likes3y ago
For new readers, here's a heads-up: this book doesn't have any major flaws yet, though there might be some points of contention. It's an original work by the author, and you can tell the author's vision is quite grand. If you're worried it might be a chess game and you're afraid you won't understand it, don't worry. The author explains things very clearly at the beginning.
122 likes4y ago