B. Two Chariots and Cannon Class, Game 17
"B. Two Chariots and Cannon Class, Game 17" 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 R8+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 Chariots, a Cannon. Black has a General, a Advisor, 2 Elephants, a Chariot, 2 Horses, 2 Soldiers.
Solution move by move
- 1. Red R8+51. Black K4+1
1. Black K4+1 - 2. Red R4+22. Black H7-5
2. Black H7-5 - 3. Red R8=6Why 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 for- Gives up the Chariot; the follow-up must be exact or the sacrifice is wasted.
3. Black K4-13. Black K4-1 - 4. Red R4+1Why it works
- Forcing: the opponent has only one reply, so the line cannot be avoided.
- Wins material: takes the Advisor.
- Creates an immediate mating threat that must be answered.
What to watch out for4. Black K4+14. Black K4+1 - 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 K4+1
- If Black plays E5-3 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
- 2. Black H7-5
- If Black plays K4+1 instead: Red mates immediately with R8=6. Try it on the board
- If Black plays A6+5 instead: Red mates immediately with R8=6. 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 17"?
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 R8+5 starts the combination. Everything that follows depends on it.
Can I play this position myself?
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