B. Chariot and Two Horses Class, Game 08
"B. Chariot and Two Horses Class, Game 08" is a Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) puzzle from the collection Chariot & Horse mates. Red moves first and wins in 9 moves; the key first move is H1+2. 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 Elephants, a Chariot, 2 Horses. Black has a General, a Advisor, a Elephant, a Chariot, a Horse, a Soldier.
Solution move by move
- 1. Red H1+21. Black K6=5
1. Black K6=5 - 2. Red H2+3Why it works
- Forcing: the opponent has only one reply, so the line cannot be avoided.
What to watch out for2. Black K5=62. Black K5=6 - 3. Red R6+23. Black K6-1
3. Black K6-1 - 4. Red R6+1Why 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 for4. Black K6+14. Black K6+1 - 5. Red H3-2Why 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 K6=55. Black K6=5 - 6. Red H7-6Why it works
- Forcing: the opponent has only one reply, so the line cannot be avoided.
What to watch out for6. Black K5+16. Black K5+1 - 7. Red R6=57. Black K5=4
7. Black K5=4 - 8. Red H2-4Why 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 for8. Black K4-18. Black K4-1 - 9. Red H6+8Why it works
- Ends the game: no legal reply remains.
What to watch out for9. Red H6+8
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 R6+3. Try it on the board
- 3. Black K6-1
- If Black plays A6-5 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
- 7. Black K5=4
- If Black plays A6-5 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
Final position
Red wins after 9 moves. The General has no legal move.
Questions about this puzzle
Who moves first in "B. Chariot and Two Horses Class, Game 08"?
Red moves first, as in every puzzle of Chariot & Horse mates.
How many moves does the solution take?
9 moves. The main line is shown above; alternative defences are covered in the variations section.
What is the key move?
The first move H1+2 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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