B. Chariot and Two Horses Class, Game 02

Pieces on the board

Red has a General, 2 Advisors, a Chariot, 2 Horses. Black has a General, a Advisor, 2 Chariots, a Soldier.

Solution move by move

1. 1. Red H7+6

   Why it works–

   What to watch out for

   • Not forcing: the defender has 30 replies, so compare each one before playing it.

   1. Black R7=8 (captures the Horse)

2. 2. Red A5-6

   Why it works–

   What to watch out for

   • Not forcing: the defender has 35 replies, so compare each one before playing it.

   2. Black A5+6

3. 3. Red R5+6 (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 30 replies, so compare each one before playing it.

   3. Black A6-5

4. 4. Red R5-1 (captures the Advisor, check)

   Why it works

   • Wins material: takes the Advisor.

   What to watch out forNo real drawback in this position.

   4. Black K6-1

5. 5. Red R5=3 (checkmate)

   Why it works

   • Ends the game: no legal reply remains.

   What to watch out forNo real drawback in this position.

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 R7=8
  • If Black plays R9=8 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays R9=7 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays R9=6 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays R9=5 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays R9-1 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays R9+1 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
• 2. Black A5+6
  • If Black plays R9=8 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays R9=7 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays R9=6 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays R9=5 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays R9=4 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays R9=3 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
• 3. Black A6-5
  • If Black plays R9=8 instead: Red mates immediately with R5=4. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays R9=7 instead: Red mates immediately with R5=4. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays R9=6 instead: Red mates immediately with R5=4. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays R9=5 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays R9=4 instead: Red mates immediately with R5=4. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays R9=3 instead: Red mates immediately with R5=4. Try it on the board
• 4. Black K6-1
  • If Black plays K6+1 instead: Red mates immediately with R5=3. Try it on the board

Final position

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