The Mao Tianyou chess activity in Where Winds Meet is a rewarding side challenge that grants players the rare Determined Stride reward and valuable exploration progress.
However, players cannot play chess with Mao Tianyou right away—first, they must obtain a special Chess Manual by improving affinity with another character. This guide shows the exact steps to unlock Mao Tianyou’s chess game and earn your rewards quickly.
Location of Mao Tianyou's chess game
You can find Mao Tianyou in the Foresaker Quarter's northern area of Kaifeng City. Spot him sitting on the ground. However, you cannot play with him until you unlock the chess game.
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How to unlock Mao Tianyou's chess game
You need a Manual for this chess game to start. To get the manual, complete another chess in Heaven's Pier.
Meet Wang Dayan and complete chess games with him to get to the Revered level of Acquaintance with him.
You need 100 affection points to get to the Revered level and get the Momentum Follower, which is the chess game manual.
Travel back to Mao Tianyou's chess game. You will now be able to play with him.
Complete the acquaintance affinity to Revered by collecting 100 affection points.
Rewards
- Determined Stride x1
- Kaifeng Exploration x10
- Sesame Flatbread x1
- Commerce Coin x20 (on victory)
That’s everything you need to unlock the Chess Manual to play Mao Tianyou’s chess game in Where Winds Meet. It’s a short but rewarding progression. If you’re working through other side objectives, such as Meow Meow puzzles or Fragrance Love Letters, check out our other guides for more quick rewards across Jianghu.
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