B. Two Chariots and Two Horses Class, Game 14
"B. Two Chariots and Two Horses Class, Game 14" is a Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) puzzle from the collection Chariot & Horse mates. Red moves first and wins in 10 moves; the key first move is H8-6. Below you will find the full solution, what each move achieves, where it could go wrong, and the alternative defences.
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Pieces on the board
Red has a General, 2 Chariots, 2 Horses. Black has a General, 2 Advisors, 2 Elephants, a Chariot, 2 Horses, a Cannon, 2 Soldiers.
Solution move by move
- 1. Red H8-6Why it works
- Wins material: takes the Cannon.
- Creates an immediate mating threat that must be answered.
What to watch out for- The Horse stands where it can be captured.
1. Black K5=41. Black K5=4 - 2. Red +H+82. Black K4=5
2. Black K4=5 - 3. Red H6+7Why it works
- Forcing: the opponent has only one reply, so the line cannot be avoided.
- Creates an immediate mating threat that must be answered.
What to watch out for3. Black K5=43. Black K5=4 - 4. Red H7-5Why it works
- Wins material: takes the Elephant.
What to watch out for4. Black K4=54. Black K4=5 - 5. Red H5+7Why it works
- Forcing: the opponent has only one reply, so the line cannot be avoided.
- Creates an immediate mating threat that must be answered.
What to watch out for5. Black K5=45. Black K5=4 - 6. Red +R+3Why it works
- Wins material: takes the Advisor.
- Creates an immediate mating threat that must be answered.
What to watch out for- Gives up the Chariot; the follow-up must be exact or the sacrifice is wasted.
6. Black A5-66. Black A5-6 - 7. Red R4+6Why it works
- Forcing: the opponent has only one reply, so the line cannot be avoided.
- Wins material: takes the Advisor.
- Creates an immediate mating threat that must be answered.
What to watch out for7. Black K4+17. Black K4+1 - 8. Red R4-1Why it works
- Creates an immediate mating threat that must be answered.
What to watch out for8. Black K4-18. Black K4-1 - 9. Red H7-5Why it works
- Forcing: the opponent has only one reply, so the line cannot be avoided.
- Creates an immediate mating threat that must be answered.
What to watch out for9. Black K4=59. Black K4=5 - 10. Red H8-6Why it works
- Ends the game: no legal reply remains.
What to watch out for10. Red H8-6
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 K5=4
- If Black plays A5+4 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
- 2. Black K4=5
- If Black plays K4+1 instead: Red mates immediately with H6+8. Try it on the board
- 4. Black K4=5
- If Black plays K4+1 instead: Red mates immediately with H5-7. Try it on the board
- 6. Black A5-6
- If Black plays K4+1 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
- 8. Black K4-1
- If Black plays K4+1 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
Final position
Red wins after 10 moves. The General has no legal move.
Questions about this puzzle
Who moves first in "B. Two Chariots and Two Horses Class, Game 14"?
Red moves first, as in every puzzle of Chariot & Horse mates.
How many moves does the solution take?
10 moves. The main line is shown above; alternative defences are covered in the variations section.
What is the key move?
The first move H8-6 starts the combination. Everything that follows depends on it.
Can I play this position myself?
Yes. Open it on ChessZing, where the board checks your moves and shows the solution if you get stuck.
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