A. Two Chariots and Cannon Class: Standard Positions 3
"A. Two Chariots and Cannon Class: Standard Positions 3" is a Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) puzzle from the collection Chariot & Cannon mates. Red moves first and wins in 2 moves; the key first move is R4=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, 2 Elephants, 2 Chariots, a Cannon. Black has a General, 2 Advisors, a Elephant, 2 Chariots, a Soldier.
Solution move by move
- 1. Red R4=5Why it works
- Wins material: takes the Advisor.
- Creates an immediate mating threat that must be answered.
What to watch out for- Gives up the Chariot; the follow-up must be exact or the sacrifice is wasted.
1. Black -R=51. Black -R=5 - 2. Red R8=6Why it works
- Ends the game: no legal reply remains.
- Wins material: takes the Advisor.
What to watch out for2. Red R8=6
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 -R=5
- If Black plays K5=6 instead: Red mates immediately with R8=6. Try it on the board
Final position
Red wins after 2 moves. The General has no legal move.
Questions about this puzzle
Who moves first in "A. Two Chariots and Cannon Class: Standard Positions 3"?
Red moves first, as in every puzzle of Chariot & Cannon mates.
How many moves does the solution take?
2 moves. The main line is shown above; alternative defences are covered in the variations section.
What is the key move?
The first move R4=5 starts the combination. Everything that follows depends on it.
Can I play this position myself?
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