Discovered Attack Tactics
"Discovered Attack Tactics" is a Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) tactic from the collection Discovered attack. Red moves first and wins in 1 moves; the key first move is H6+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, a Advisor, a Elephant, a Chariot, a Horse, 2 Cannons, a Soldier. Black has a General, 2 Advisors, 2 Elephants, a Chariot, a Horse, 2 Cannons, 2 Soldiers.
Solution move by move
- 1. Red H6+5Why it works
- Wins material: takes the Elephant.
What to watch out for- Not forcing: the defender has 42 replies, so compare each one before playing it.
- The Horse stands where it can be captured.
1. Red H6+5
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?
1 moves. The main line is shown above; alternative defences are covered in the variations section.
What is the key move?
The first move H6+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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