Chinese culture has had a deep impact upon Vietnam, and Chinese chess has long been played there. It would not be an exaggeration to call it a national pastime. Because of Vietnam's long contact with China, there are many Chinese books and written records in the country, and depending on your job, you may just have to read them.
隨著中國文化對越南的影響，象棋傳入越南久矣，早成為越南的「國戲」之一。