B. Two Chariots and Cannon Class, Game 30
"B. Two Chariots and Cannon Class, Game 30" is a Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) puzzle from the collection Chariot & Cannon mates. Red moves first and wins in 10 moves; the key first move is R6=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 Advisors, 2 Chariots, a Cannon. Black has a General, a Advisor, a Elephant, a Chariot, 2 Horses, 3 Soldiers.
Solution move by move
- 1. Red R6=5Why it works
- Creates an immediate mating threat that must be answered.
What to watch out for1. Black K5=41. Black K5=4 - 2. Red C4-5Why 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 C4=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 for3. Black A4-53. Black A4-5 - 4. Red R5=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 for4. Black A5+44. Black A5+4 - 5. Red R3-1Why it works
- Forcing: the opponent has only one reply, so the line cannot be avoided.
What to watch out for5. Black K4-15. Black K4-1 - 6. Red R6+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 for6. Black K4=56. Black K4=5 - 7. Red C6=5Why it works
- Creates an immediate mating threat that must be answered.
What to watch out for- Gives up the Cannon; the follow-up must be exact or the sacrifice is wasted.
7. Black P5+17. Black P5+1 - 8. Red R3+1Why 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 for8. Black K5+18. Black K5+1 - 9. Red R6+1Why it works
- Forcing: the opponent has only one reply, so the line cannot be avoided.
What to watch out for9. Black K5+19. Black K5+1 - 10. Red R3-2Why it works
- Ends the game: no legal reply remains.
What to watch out for10. Red R3-2
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 K5=4
- If Black plays E3-5 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
- If Black plays A4-5 instead: Red mates immediately with C4-1. Try it on the board
- 7. Black P5+1
- If Black plays E3-5 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
- If Black plays K5=6 instead: Red mates immediately with R6=4. Try it on the board
Final position
Red wins after 10 moves. The General has no legal move.
Questions about this puzzle
Who moves first in "B. Two Chariots and Cannon Class, Game 30"?
Red moves first, as in every puzzle of Chariot & Cannon mates.
How many moves does the solution take?
10 moves. The main line is shown above; alternative defences are covered in the variations section.
What is the key move?
The first move R6=5 starts the combination. Everything that follows depends on it.
Can I play this position myself?
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