Horse and Soldier Class 1
"Horse and Soldier Class 1" is a Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) puzzle from the collection Horse & Soldier mates. Red moves first and wins in 1 moves; the key first move is P6=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, a Horse, a Soldier. Black has a General, 2 Elephants, a Cannon.
Solution move by move
- 1. Red P6=5Why it works
- Ends the game: no legal reply remains.
What to watch out for1. Red P6=5
Final position
Red wins after 1 moves. The General has no legal move.
Questions about this puzzle
Who moves first in "Horse and Soldier Class 1"?
Red moves first, as in every puzzle of Horse & Soldier mates.
How many moves does the solution take?
1 moves. The main line is shown above; alternative defences are covered in the variations section.
What is the key move?
The first move P6=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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- Horse and Soldier Class, Game 01
- Horse and Soldier Class, Game 03
- Horse and Soldier Class, Game 04
- Horse and Soldier Class, Game 05
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