B. Two Chariots and Two Horses Class, Game 06
"B. Two Chariots and Two Horses Class, Game 06" is a Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) puzzle from the collection Chariot & Horse mates. Red moves first and wins in 5 moves; the key first move is R3=4. 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 Advisors, 2 Elephants, 2 Chariots, 2 Horses. Black has a General, a Elephant, 2 Chariots, a Horse, a Cannon, 2 Soldiers.
Solution move by move
- 1. Red R3=4Why it works
- Creates an immediate mating threat that must be answered.
What to watch out for- The Chariot stands where it can be captured.
1. Black K6=51. Black K6=5 - 2. Red R4=5Why it works
- Wins material: takes the Elephant.
- 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.
2. Black R1=52. Black R1=5 - 3. Red R5+1Why it works
- Forcing: the opponent has only one reply, so the line cannot be avoided.
- Wins material: takes the Chariot.
- Creates an immediate mating threat that must be answered.
What to watch out for3. Black K5=43. Black K5=4 - 4. Red H8+7Why it works
- Forcing: the opponent has only one reply, so the line cannot be avoided.
What to watch out for4. Black K4-14. Black K4-1 - 5. Red H3+4Why it works
- Ends the game: no legal reply remains.
What to watch out for5. Red H3+4
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 K6=5
- If Black plays K6+1 instead: Red mates immediately with R5=4. Try it on the board
- 2. Black R1=5
- If Black plays K5=4 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
Final position
Red wins after 5 moves. The General has no legal move.
Questions about this puzzle
Who moves first in "B. Two Chariots and Two Horses Class, Game 06"?
Red moves first, as in every puzzle of Chariot & Horse mates.
How many moves does the solution take?
5 moves. The main line is shown above; alternative defences are covered in the variations section.
What is the key move?
The first move R3=4 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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