B. Two Chariots and Cannon Class, Game 25
"B. Two Chariots and Cannon Class, Game 25" is a Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) puzzle from the collection Chariot & Cannon mates. Red moves first and wins in 6 moves; the key first move is R7=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, a Elephant, 2 Chariots, a Cannon. Black has a General, 2 Advisors, 2 Elephants, a Chariot, a Horse, a Cannon, 2 Soldiers.
Solution move by move
- 1. Red R7=1Why it worksWhat to watch out for
- Not forcing: the defender has 22 replies, so compare each one before playing it.
1. Black H4+31. Black H4+3 - 2. Red R3+2Why it works
- Forcing: the opponent has only one reply, so the line cannot be avoided.
- Takes away the General's escape squares.
What to watch out for2. Black C6-12. Black C6-1 - 3. Red R3=4Why it works
- Forcing: the opponent has only one reply, so the line cannot be avoided.
- Wins material: takes the Cannon.
- 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.
3. Black K5=63. Black K5=6 - 4. Red R1+5Why it works
- Creates an immediate mating threat that must be answered.
What to watch out for4. Black E5-74. Black E5-7 - 5. Red R1=3Why 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 for5. Black K6+15. Black K6+1 - 6. Red C5=4Why it works
- Ends the game: no legal reply remains.
What to watch out for6. 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.
- 1. Black H4+3
- If Black plays R4=5 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
- If Black plays R4=6 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
- If Black plays R4=7 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
- If Black plays R4=8 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
- If Black plays R4=9 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
- If Black plays R4=3 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
- 4. Black E5-7
- If Black plays K6+1 instead: Red mates immediately with C5=4. Try it on the board
Final position
Red wins after 6 moves. The General has no legal move.
Questions about this puzzle
Who moves first in "B. Two Chariots and Cannon Class, Game 25"?
Red moves first, as in every puzzle of Chariot & Cannon mates.
How many moves does the solution take?
6 moves. The main line is shown above; alternative defences are covered in the variations section.
What is the key move?
The first move R7=1 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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