B. Chariot and Two Horses Class, Game 01
"B. Chariot and Two Horses Class, Game 01" 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 H5+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, a Elephant, a Chariot, 2 Horses. Black has a General, 2 Advisors, a Chariot, a Horse, a Soldier.
Solution move by move
- 1. Red H5+31. Black K6+1
1. Black K6+1 - 2. Red R7=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.
- Takes away the General's escape squares.
What to watch out for- Gives up the Chariot; the follow-up must be exact or the sacrifice is wasted.
2. Black A5+42. Black A5+4 - 3. Red H8-6Why it works
- Forcing: the opponent has only one reply, so the line cannot be avoided.
- Takes away the General's escape squares.
What to watch out for3. Black A4-53. Black A4-5 - 4. Red H3+2Why it works
- Forcing: the opponent has only one reply, so the line cannot be avoided.
What to watch out for4. Black K6-14. Black K6-1 - 5. Red H6-5Why it works
- Ends the game: no legal reply remains.
What to watch out for5. Red H6-5
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+1
- If Black plays K6-1 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. Chariot and Two Horses Class, Game 01"?
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 H5+3 starts the combination. Everything that follows depends on it.
Can I play this position myself?
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