Discovered Attack Tactics
"Discovered Attack Tactics" is a Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) tactic from the collection Discovered attack. Red moves first and wins in 2 moves; the key first move is H5+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, 2 Advisors, 2 Elephants, 2 Chariots, a Horse, 2 Cannons, 2 Soldiers. Black has a General, 2 Advisors, 2 Elephants, 2 Chariots, 2 Horses, a Cannon, 2 Soldiers.
Solution move by move
- 1. Red H5+4Why it works
- Takes away the General's escape squares.
What to watch out for- The Horse stands where it can be captured.
1. Black R8=61. Black R8=6 - 2. Red +C=1Why it works
- Wins material: takes the Soldier.
What to watch out for- Not forcing: the defender has 28 replies, so compare each one before playing it.
2. Red +C=1
Variations and alternative defences
What if Black defends differently? The alternatives below were checked with the rules engine; lines marked with a mating move lose at once, the others are worth trying on the analysis board.
- 1. Black R8=6
- If Black plays A5+6 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
Final position
The record ends here.
Questions about this puzzle
Who moves first in "Discovered Attack Tactics"?
Red moves first, as in every puzzle of Discovered attack.
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 H5+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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