A. Chariot and Two Cannons Class: Standard Positions 5
"A. Chariot and Two Cannons Class: Standard Positions 5" is a Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) puzzle from the collection Chariot & Cannon mates. Red moves first and wins in 4 moves; the key first move is R7+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 Chariot, 2 Cannons. Black has a General, 2 Advisors, a Elephant, a Chariot, a Horse, a Soldier.
Solution move by move
- 1. Red R7+5Why it works
- Forcing: the opponent has only one reply, so the line cannot be avoided.
- Wins material: takes the Elephant.
- Creates an immediate mating threat that must be answered.
What to watch out for1. Black K5+11. Black K5+1 - 2. Red R7=5Why it worksWhat to watch out for
- The Chariot stands where it can be captured.
2. Black K5=62. Black K5=6 - 3. Red C8=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.
- Takes away the General's escape squares.
What to watch out for3. Black +A-53. Black +A-5 - 4. Red C5=4Why it works
- Ends the game: no legal reply remains.
What to watch out for4. Red C5=4
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.
- 2. Black K5=6
- If Black plays K5-1 instead: Red mates immediately with C8=5. 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 "A. Chariot and Two Cannons Class: Standard Positions 5"?
Red moves first, as in every puzzle of Chariot & Cannon 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 R7+5 starts the combination. Everything that follows depends on it.
Can I play this position myself?
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