Practical Xiangqi Endgames, Volume 3: Other Mating Techniques (01)
"Practical Xiangqi Endgames, Volume 3: Other Mating Techniques (01)" is a Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) puzzle from the collection Other mating patterns. Red moves first and wins in 4 moves; the key first move is P4+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, 2 Chariots, a Cannon, a Soldier. Black has a General, 2 Advisors, 2 Elephants, a Chariot, 2 Cannons, a Soldier.
Solution move by move
- 1. Red P4+1Why it works
- Forcing: the opponent has only one reply, so the line cannot be avoided.
- Wins material: takes the Advisor.
- Creates an immediate mating threat that must be answered.
What to watch out for1. Black K5=41. Black K5=4 - 2. Red P4=5Why 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 for- Gives up the Soldier; the follow-up must be exact or the sacrifice is wasted.
2. Black K4=52. Black K4=5 - 3. Red R8=5Why it works
- Forcing: the opponent has only one reply, so the line cannot be avoided.
- Wins material: takes the Advisor.
- Creates an immediate mating threat that must be answered.
What to watch out for3. Black K5=43. Black K5=4 - 4. Red R4+3Why it works
- Ends the game: no legal reply remains.
What to watch out for4. Red R4+3
Final position
Red wins after 4 moves. The General has no legal move.
Questions about this puzzle
Who moves first in "Practical Xiangqi Endgames, Volume 3: Other Mating Techniques (01)"?
Red moves first, as in every puzzle of Other mating patterns.
How many moves does the solution take?
4 moves. The main line is shown above; alternative defences are covered in the variations section.
What is the key move?
The first move P4+1 starts the combination. Everything that follows depends on it.
Can I play this position myself?
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