3. Piece-Winning Tactics 69
"3. Piece-Winning Tactics 69" is a Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) tactic from the collection Winning material. Red moves first and wins in 1 moves; the key first move is C2+3. 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, 2 Elephants, a Chariot, a Horse, 2 Cannons, 3 Soldiers. Black has a General, 2 Advisors, 2 Elephants, a Chariot, a Horse, 2 Cannons, a Soldier.
Solution move by move
- 1. Red C2+3Why it worksWhat to watch out for
- Not forcing: the defender has 31 replies, so compare each one before playing it.
1. Red C2+3
Final position
The record ends here.
Questions about this puzzle
Who moves first in "3. Piece-Winning Tactics 69"?
Red moves first, as in every puzzle of Winning material.
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 C2+3 starts the combination. Everything that follows depends on it.
Can I play this position myself?
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