B. Two Chariots and Horse Class, Game 31
"B. Two Chariots and Horse Class, Game 31" is a Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) puzzle from the collection Chariot & Horse mates. Red moves first and wins in 4 moves; the key first move is R4+3. 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, a Advisor, 2 Elephants, 2 Chariots, a Horse. Black has a General, a Advisor, a Elephant, 2 Chariots, a Soldier.
Solution move by move
- 1. Red R4+3Why it works
- Wins material: takes the Advisor.
- Creates an immediate mating threat that must be answered.
What to watch out for- The Chariot stands where it can be captured.
1. Black K5+11. Black K5+1 - 2. Red H1+32. Black K5+1
2. Black K5+1 - 3. Red R7=5Why it works
- Forcing: the opponent has only one reply, so the line cannot be avoided.
What to watch out for3. Black K5=43. Black K5=4 - 4. Red R4=6Why it works
- Ends the game: no legal reply remains.
- Wins material: takes the Chariot.
What to watch out for4. Red R4=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+1
- If Black plays K5=6 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
- 2. Black K5+1
- If Black plays K5=4 instead: Red mates immediately with R7=6. Try it on the board
Final position
Red wins after 4 moves. The General has no legal move.
Questions about this puzzle
Who moves first in "B. Two Chariots and Horse Class, Game 31"?
Red moves first, as in every puzzle of Chariot & Horse mates.
How many moves does the solution take?
4 moves. The main line is shown above; alternative defences are covered in the variations section.
What is the key move?
The first move R4+3 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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