A. Chariot and Two Cannons Class: Standard Positions 1
"A. Chariot and Two Cannons Class: Standard Positions 1" is a Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) puzzle from the collection Chariot & Cannon mates. Red moves first and wins in 3 moves; the key first move is R2+4. 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, a Chariot, 2 Cannons. Black has a General, 2 Advisors, a Chariot, 2 Soldiers.
Solution move by move
- 1. Red R2+4Why it works
- Forcing: the opponent has only one reply, so the line cannot be avoided.
What to watch out for1. Black K5+11. Black K5+1 - 2. Red R2-1Why it works
- Forcing: the opponent has only one reply, so the line cannot be avoided.
What to watch out for2. Black K5-12. Black K5-1 - 3. Red C7+2Why it works
- Ends the game: no legal reply remains.
What to watch out for3. Red C7+2
Final position
Red wins after 3 moves. The General has no legal move.
Questions about this puzzle
Who moves first in "A. Chariot and Two Cannons Class: Standard Positions 1"?
Red moves first, as in every puzzle of Chariot & Cannon mates.
How many moves does the solution take?
3 moves. The main line is shown above; alternative defences are covered in the variations section.
What is the key move?
The first move R2+4 starts the combination. Everything that follows depends on it.
Can I play this position myself?
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