No. 14: Two Chariots Draw by Rule vs Horse and Cannon with Full Advisors and Elephants

Pieces on the board

Red has a General, 2 Chariots. Black has a General, 2 Advisors, 2 Elephants, a Horse, a Cannon.

Solution move by move

1. 1. Red R7+2

   Why it works–

   What to watch out for

   • Not forcing: the defender has 13 replies, so compare each one before playing it.

   1. Black C6=7

2. 2. Red R7=6

   Why it works–

   What to watch out for

   • Not forcing: the defender has 21 replies, so compare each one before playing it.

   2. Black C7-1

3. 3. Red R4+2

   Why it works–

   What to watch out for

   • Not forcing: the defender has 20 replies, so compare each one before playing it.

   3. Black C7+1

4. 4. Red R4=3

   Why it works–

   What to watch out for

   • Not forcing: the defender has 20 replies, so compare each one before playing it.

   4. Black C7=6

5. 5. Red R3-1

   Why it works–

   What to watch out for

   • Not forcing: the defender has 17 replies, so compare each one before playing it.

   5. Black C6-1

6. 6. Red R3=5 (captures the Elephant)

   Why it works

   • Wins material: takes the Elephant.

   What to watch out for

   • Not forcing: the defender has 17 replies, so compare each one before playing it.

   6. Black C6=4 (captures the Chariot)

7. 7. Red R5=6 (captures the Horse)

   Why it works

   • Wins material: takes the Horse.

   What to watch out for

   • Not forcing: the defender has 6 replies, so compare each one before playing it.

   7. Black K5=4

8. 8. Red R6=7 (threatens mate next move)

   Why it works

   • Creates an immediate mating threat that must be answered.

   What to watch out for

   • Not forcing: the defender has 15 replies, so compare each one before playing it.

   8. Black C4+1

Variations and alternative defences

What if Black defends differently? The alternatives below were checked with the rules engine; lines marked with a mating move lose at once, the others are worth trying on the analysis board.

• 1. Black C6=7
  • If Black plays H4-2 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays H4+2 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays H4+5 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays H4+3 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays E5-7 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays E5+3 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
• 2. Black C7-1
  • If Black plays H4-2 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays H4+2 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays H4+5 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays H4+3 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays E5-7 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays E5+3 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
• 3. Black C7+1
  • If Black plays H4-2 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays H4+2 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays H4+5 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays H4+3 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays E5+7 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays E5+3 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
• 4. Black C7=6
  • If Black plays H4-2 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays H4+2 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays H4+5 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays H4+3 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays E5-7 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays E5+7 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
• 5. Black C6-1
  • If Black plays H4-2 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays H4+2 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays H4+5 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays H4+3 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays E5-7 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays E5+7 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
• 6. Black C6=4
  • If Black plays H4-2 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays H4+2 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays H4+5 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays H4+3 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays C6=7 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays C6=8 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
• 7. Black K5=4
  • If Black plays C4=3 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays C4=2 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays C4=1 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays C4-1 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays E3+1 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
• 8. Black C4+1
  • If Black plays C4=3 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays C4=2 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays C4=1 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays C4+2 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays C4+3 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays C4+4 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board

Final position

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