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.xiangqi Domain Names

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Xiangqi is the Chinese name for the traditional strategy board game often translated as Chinese chess. The string fits projects focused on the game’s rules, tournaments, learning resources, culture and community activity. Publicly announced information identifies Journey To The West Corporation as the applicant associated with.xiangqi.

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Application and status facts

Verified status information is kept separate from illustrative naming ideas.

Extension: .xiangqi
Current status: Application announcedICANN 2026 Round Closes with More Than 1,600 New gTLD Applications - ICANN
Root-zone delegation status: No root-zone delegation confirmed in recorded public sources.
Announced applicant or applicants: Journey To The West Corporationxiyou.domains - xiyou.domains ICANN Opens Application Window for New Generic Top-Level Domains - ICANN
Number of publicly announced claims: 1
Contested: No
Public disclosure date: 2026-08-17xiyou.domains - xiyou.domains
Application round/programme: ICANN application programme information recorded.ICANN 2026 Round Closes with More Than 1,600 New gTLD Applications - ICANN
Registry operator: Not verified
Registration availability: Public registration is not confirmed by this guide.
Last fact checked: 2026-08-25
Authoritative sources: xiyou.domains - xiyou.domains ICANN Opens Application Window for New Generic Top-Level Domains - ICANN ICANN 2026 Round Closes with More Than 1,600 New gTLD Applications - ICANN

A public application, applicant identity, approval, registry operation, root-zone delegation and live registration availability are separate facts.

Illustrative uses

What could a .xiangqi domain be used for?

If delegated,.xiangqi could suit projects built around Chinese chess, cultural education and strategy gaming communities.

Chinese chess federation siteA national or regional xiangqi body could use the string for rules, rankings and official notices.

Tournament hubEvent organisers could centralise fixtures, results, pairings and live updates for competitions.

Learning resource centreCoaching material, beginner guides and tactic libraries could sit naturally on the extension.

Community forumPlayers could gather around discussion boards, club news and analysis of famous matches.

Streaming and commentaryCasters and content creators could use it for match commentary, highlights and archived videos.

Strategy game publishingPublishers could build pages for books, apps, software or training products linked to the game.

Cultural heritage projectMuseums, educators and cultural groups could present the history and significance of xiangqi.

Fan identity and clubsClubs and enthusiasts could create memorable names for local groups, leagues and fan projects.

Domain name ideas

Example names only. Illustrative examples only. Availability has not been checked.

rules.xiangqiclub.xiangqiopen.xiangqilearn.xiangqilive.xiangqimuseum.xiangqi

Possible audiences

Who is .xiangqi for?

Xiangqi associations
Tournament organisers
Coaches and trainers
Players and clubs
Cultural institutions
Media and streamers

Benefits and considerations

Benefits

Clear subject meaning
Strong community fit
Memorable branding

Considerations

Highly specialised audience
Pre-launch status
Use-case clarity matters

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Frequently asked questions

What does.xiangqi refer to?

It refers to xiangqi, the traditional Chinese strategy board game often called Chinese chess.

Is.xiangqi currently available for registration?

It is not presented here as a live public extension; public information identifies it as a proposed string in the 2026 round.

Who is associated with the application?

Publicly announced information identifies Journey To The West Corporation as the applicant associated with.xiangqi.

What kinds of sites would suit.xiangqi?

It would suit Chinese chess clubs, tournaments, learning resources, cultural pages and commentary platforms.

Would the meaning be clear to all visitors?

Not necessarily. The string is strongest where the audience already knows xiangqi or where the site adds clear context.

Can example domain names prove availability?

No. The examples are illustrative only and do not indicate registration status.

Sources and review information

xiyou.domainsxiyou.domains - accessed 2026-08-17
ICANN Opens Application Window for New Generic Top-Level DomainsICANN - accessed 2026-08-25
ICANN 2026 Round Closes with More Than 1,600 New gTLD ApplicationsICANN - accessed 2026-08-25