B. Two Chariots and Horse Class, Game 05
"B. Two Chariots and Horse Class, Game 05" is a Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) puzzle from the collection Chariot & Horse mates. Red moves first and wins in 8 moves; the key first move is H8+7. 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 Chariots, a Horse. Black has a General, 2 Advisors, 2 Elephants, a Chariot, a Horse, 2 Soldiers.
Solution move by move
- 1. Red H8+7Why it works
- Forcing: the opponent has only one reply, so the line cannot be avoided.
- Creates an immediate mating threat that must be answered.
- Takes away the General's escape squares.
What to watch out for1. Black R4+11. Black R4+1 - 2. Red +R+5Why 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 for2. Black A5-42. Black A5-4 - 3. Red +R=6Why it works
- Wins material: takes the Advisor.
What to watch out for- The Chariot stands where it can be captured.
3. Black K5+13. Black K5+1 - 4. Red H7-6Why it worksWhat to watch out for
- The Horse stands where it can be captured.
4. Black K5=64. Black K5=6 - 5. Red R6-1Why it works
- Forcing: the opponent has only one reply, so the line cannot be avoided.
- Wins material: takes the Chariot.
- Takes away the General's escape squares.
What to watch out for5. Black A6+55. Black A6+5 - 6. Red R6=5Why 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.
What to watch out for6. Black K6-16. Black K6-1 - 7. Red R8+9Why it works
- Forcing: the opponent has only one reply, so the line cannot be avoided.
- Creates an immediate mating threat that must be answered.
- Takes away the General's escape squares.
What to watch out for7. Black E5-37. Black E5-3 - 8. Red R8=7Why it works
- Ends the game: no legal reply remains.
- Wins material: takes the Elephant.
What to watch out for8. Red R8=7
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.
- 3. Black K5+1
- If Black plays K5=4 instead: Red mates immediately with R8+9. Try it on the board
- 4. Black K5=6
- If Black plays R4+1 instead: Red mates immediately with R8+8. Try it on the board
- If Black plays R4+2 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
Final position
Red wins after 8 moves. The General has no legal move.
Questions about this puzzle
Who moves first in "B. Two Chariots and Horse Class, Game 05"?
Red moves first, as in every puzzle of Chariot & Horse mates.
How many moves does the solution take?
8 moves. The main line is shown above; alternative defences are covered in the variations section.
What is the key move?
The first move H8+7 starts the combination. Everything that follows depends on it.
Can I play this position myself?
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