B. Two Chariots and Cannon Class, Game 09
"B. Two Chariots and Cannon Class, Game 09" is a Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) puzzle from the collection Chariot & Cannon mates. Red moves first and wins in 5 moves; the key first move is R5+1. 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 Cannon. Black has a General, a Elephant, a Chariot, 2 Soldiers.
Solution move by move
- 1. Red R5+1Why it worksWhat to watch out for
- Gives up the Chariot; the follow-up must be exact or the sacrifice is wasted.
1. Black K6=51. Black K6=5 - 2. Red R7=5Why it works
- Wins material: takes the Elephant.
What to watch out for2. Black K5=62. Black K5=6 - 3. Red R5=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.
What to watch out for3. Black K6=53. Black K6=5 - 4. Red C9=5Why it works
- Forcing: the opponent has only one reply, so the line cannot be avoided.
What to watch out for4. Black K5=44. Black K5=4 - 5. Red R4=6Why it works
- Ends the game: no legal reply remains.
What to watch out for5. Red R4=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 K6=5
- If Black plays K6+1 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
- 2. Black K5=6
- If Black plays K5=4 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
Final position
Red wins after 5 moves. The General has no legal move.
Questions about this puzzle
Who moves first in "B. Two Chariots and Cannon Class, Game 09"?
Red moves first, as in every puzzle of Chariot & Cannon mates.
How many moves does the solution take?
5 moves. The main line is shown above; alternative defences are covered in the variations section.
What is the key move?
The first move R5+1 starts the combination. Everything that follows depends on it.
Can I play this position myself?
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