B. Two Chariots and Horse Class, Game 30
"B. Two Chariots and Horse Class, Game 30" 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 R6+5. 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 Elephant, 2 Chariots, a Horse. Black has a General, 2 Advisors, a Elephant, 2 Chariots, a Soldier.
Solution move by move
- 1. Red R6+5Why it works
- Wins material: takes the Advisor.
What to watch out for- Gives up the Chariot; the follow-up must be exact or the sacrifice is wasted.
1. Black K5=41. Black K5=4 - 2. Red H3+5Why it works
- Wins material: takes the Elephant.
What to watch out for2. Black K4+12. Black K4+1 - 3. Red H5-73. Black K4=5
3. Black K4=5 - 4. Red R8=5Why it works
- Ends the game: no legal reply remains.
What to watch out for4. Red R8=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 K5=4
- If Black plays K5+1 instead: Red mates immediately with R8+4. Try it on the board
- 2. Black K4+1
- If Black plays K4=5 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
- If Black plays A6+5 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
- 3. Black K4=5
- If Black plays K4-1 instead: Red mates immediately with R8+5. Try it on the board
- If Black plays K4+1 instead: Red mates immediately with R8=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 30"?
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 R6+5 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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