Cannon and Soldier Class, Game 1
"Cannon and Soldier Class, Game 1" is a Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) puzzle from the collection Cannon & Soldier mates. Red moves first and wins in 3 moves; the key first move is P7+1. 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 Cannon, a Soldier. Black has a General, 2 Advisors.
Solution move by move
- 1. Red P7+1Why 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 P7+1Why 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 for2. Black K4+12. Black K4+1 - 3. Red C3+6Why it works
- Ends the game: no legal reply remains.
What to watch out for3. Red C3+6
Final position
Red wins after 3 moves. The General has no legal move.
Questions about this puzzle
Who moves first in "Cannon and Soldier Class, Game 1"?
Red moves first, as in every puzzle of Cannon & 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 P7+1 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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- Cannon and Soldier Class, Game 2
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