A. Two Cannons and Horse Class: Standard Positions 1
"A. Two Cannons and Horse Class: Standard Positions 1" is a Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) puzzle from the collection Horse & Cannon mates. Red moves first and wins in 2 moves; the key first move is H2-4. 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, a Advisor, a Horse, 2 Cannons. Black has a General, 2 Advisors, a Elephant, a Horse, a Cannon, a Soldier.
Solution move by move
- 1. Red H2-4Why 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 for1. Black K4-11. Black K4-1 - 2. Red H4+6Why it works
- Ends the game: no legal reply remains.
What to watch out for2. Red H4+6
Final position
Red wins after 2 moves. The General has no legal move.
Questions about this puzzle
Who moves first in "A. Two Cannons and Horse Class: Standard Positions 1"?
Red moves first, as in every puzzle of Horse & Cannon mates.
How many moves does the solution take?
2 moves. The main line is shown above; alternative defences are covered in the variations section.
What is the key move?
The first move H2-4 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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