A. Two Chariots and Two Cannons Class: Standard Positions 4
"A. Two Chariots and Two Cannons Class: Standard Positions 4" 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 R2=4. 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 Advisors, 2 Elephants, 2 Chariots, 2 Cannons. Black has a General, 2 Advisors, 2 Elephants, 2 Chariots, a Horse, a Cannon.
Solution move by move
- 1. Red R2=4Why it works
- Wins material: takes the Advisor.
What to watch out for- The Chariot stands where it can be captured.
1. Black K4+11. Black K4+1 - 2. Red C8+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 for2. Black K4+12. Black K4+1 - 3. Red R4=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.
- Takes away the General's escape squares.
What to watch out for- Gives up the Chariot; the follow-up must be exact or the sacrifice is wasted.
3. Black A5-43. Black A5-4 - 4. Red R1=6Why it works
- Ends the game: no legal reply remains.
- Wins material: takes the Advisor.
What to watch out for4. Red R1=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 A5-6 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. 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. Two Chariots and Two Cannons Class: Standard Positions 4"?
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 R2=4 starts the combination. Everything that follows depends on it.
Can I play this position myself?
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