B. Two Chariots and Soldier Class, Game 01
"B. Two Chariots and Soldier Class, Game 01" is a Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) puzzle from the collection Chariot & Soldier mates. Red moves first and wins in 3 moves; the key first move is P4=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 Elephants, 2 Chariots, a Soldier. Black has a General, 2 Advisors, a Elephant, a Chariot, a Cannon, 2 Soldiers.
Solution move by move
- 1. Red P4=5Why it works
- Wins material: takes the Advisor.
What to watch out for1. Black K4=51. Black K4=5 - 2. Red R5+1Why it works
- Wins material: takes the Elephant.
- 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.
2. Black K5+12. Black K5+1 - 3. Red R6=5Why it works
- Ends the game: no legal reply remains.
- Wins material: takes the Soldier.
What to watch out for3. Red R6=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 K4=5
- If Black plays K4-1 instead: Red mates immediately with R6+2. Try it on the board
- 2. Black K5+1
- If Black plays K5=4 instead: Red mates immediately with R6+2. 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 "B. Two Chariots and Soldier Class, Game 01"?
Red moves first, as in every puzzle of Chariot & Soldier 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 P4=5 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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