B. Two Chariots and Soldier Class, Game 07

Pieces on the board

Red has a General, 2 Chariots, a Soldier. Black has a General, a Advisor, 2 Chariots.

Solution move by move

1. 1. Red R3+7 (check, threatens mate next move, the only legal reply)

   Why 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 forNo real drawback in this position.

   1. Black K6+1

2. 2. Red R3-1 (check, threatens mate next move, the only legal reply)

   Why 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 forNo real drawback in this position.

   2. Black K6-1

3. 3. Red R3=5

   Why it works–

   What to watch out for

   • Not forcing: the defender has 24 replies, so compare each one before playing it.
   • The Chariot stands where it can be captured.

   3. Black +R+1 (check, threatens mate next move, the only legal reply)

4. 4. Red K4+1

   Why it works–

   What to watch out for

   • Not forcing: the defender has 25 replies, so compare each one before playing it.

   4. Black -R-1 (captures the Chariot, threatens mate next move)

5. 5. Red R4+5 (captures the Advisor, check)

   Why it works

   • Wins material: takes the Advisor.

   What to watch out forNo real drawback in this position.

   5. Black -R=6 (threatens mate next move)

6. 6. Red R4+1 (captures the Chariot, check, the only legal reply)

   Why it works

   • Forcing: the opponent has only one reply, so the line cannot be avoided.
   • Wins material: takes the Chariot.

   What to watch out forNo real drawback in this position.

   6. Black K6=5

7. 7. Red P2=3

   Why it works–

   What to watch out for

   • Not forcing: the defender has 17 replies, so compare each one before playing it.

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.

• 3. Black +R+1
  • If Black plays +R=6 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays +R=7 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays +R=8 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays +R=9 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays +R=4 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays +R=3 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
• 4. Black -R-1
  • If Black plays +R=6 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays +R=7 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays +R=8 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays +R=9 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays +R=4 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays +R=3 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
• 5. Black -R=6
  • If Black plays K6=5 instead: Red mates immediately with R4+2. Try it on the board

Final position

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