Chariot and Cannon Class: Supplementary Game 2
"Chariot and Cannon Class: Supplementary Game 2" is a Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) puzzle from the collection Chariot & Cannon mates. Red moves first and wins in 3 moves; the key first move is R3=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, a Advisor, a Chariot, a Cannon. Black has a General, 2 Advisors, a Chariot.
Solution move by move
- 1. Red R3=5Why it worksWhat to watch out for
- The Chariot stands where it can be captured.
1. Black K5=41. Black K5=4 - 2. Red R5=6Why it works
- Forcing: the opponent has only one reply, so the line cannot be avoided.
- Wins material: takes the Advisor.
What to watch out for2. Black K4=52. Black K4=5 - 3. Red C6=5Why it works
- Ends the game: no legal reply remains.
What to watch out for3. Red C6=5
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 K5+1 instead: Red mates immediately with C6=5. Try it on the board
Final position
Red wins after 3 moves. The General has no legal move.
Questions about this puzzle
Who moves first in "Chariot and Cannon Class: Supplementary Game 2"?
Red moves first, as in every puzzle of Chariot & Cannon mates.
How many moves does the solution take?
3 moves. The main line is shown above; alternative defences are covered in the variations section.
What is the key move?
The first move R3=5 starts the combination. Everything that follows depends on it.
Can I play this position myself?
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