Xiangqi puzzles with full solutions: classic manuals, mating patterns, openings

Every puzzle has its own page with the solution explained move by move, the alternative defences, and a board where you can try it yourself.

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Classic manuals

• Elegant Pastimes (Shiqing Yaqu, 1570)
  199 puzzles
• Xinwu Endgame Collection
  152 puzzles
• Hundred Game Manual
  105 puzzles
• Practical Endgames
  200 puzzles

Mating patterns

• Chariot & Horse mates
  199 puzzles
• Chariot & Cannon mates
  49 puzzles
• Chariot & Soldier mates
  19 puzzles
• Horse & Cannon mates
  22 puzzles
• Double Horse mates
  9 puzzles
• Double Cannon mates
  8 puzzles
• Horse & Soldier mates
  8 puzzles
• Cannon & Soldier mates
  9 puzzles
• Lone Horse mates
  19 puzzles
• Other mating patterns
  15 puzzles

Middlegame tactics

• Discovered attack
  10 puzzles
• Discovered check
  9 puzzles
• Pin
  7 puzzles
• Winning material
  12 puzzles
• Sacrifice
  10 puzzles

Openings

• Plum Blossom Manual
  31 puzzles
• Secret in the Tangerine
  51 puzzles
• Same-direction Cannons
  183 puzzles
• 57 Cannons vs Screen Horses
  135 puzzles

Tournament games

• Chinese Xiangqi League
  199 puzzles

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