10. Discovered Check Tactics
"10. Discovered Check Tactics" is a Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) tactic from the collection Discovered check. Black moves first and wins in 3 moves; the key first move is R7=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 Advisors, 2 Elephants, 2 Chariots, 2 Horses, 2 Cannons, 4 Soldiers. Black has a General, 2 Advisors, 2 Elephants, 2 Chariots, 2 Horses, 2 Cannons, 3 Soldiers.
Solution move by move
- 1. Black R7=1Why it works
- Wins material: takes the Soldier.
What to watch out for- Not forcing: the defender has 45 replies, so compare each one before playing it.
1. Red R3=21. Red R3=2 - 2. Black -C+5Why it works
- Wins material: takes the Elephant.
- Takes away the General's escape squares.
What to watch out for- Gives up the Cannon; the follow-up must be exact or the sacrifice is wasted.
2. Red H1-32. Red H1-3 - 3. Black R8=6Why it works
- Wins material: takes the Chariot.
What to watch out for- Not forcing: the defender has 37 replies, so compare each one before playing it.
3. Black R8=6
Variations and alternative defences
What if Red 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. Red R3=2
- If Red plays K5=6 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
- If Red plays E3+1 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
- If Red plays A5+4 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
- If Red plays A5+6 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
- If Red plays A5-6 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
- If Red plays H1+3 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
- 2. Red H1-3
- If Red plays E5-3 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 "10. Discovered Check Tactics"?
Black moves first, as in every puzzle of Discovered check.
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 R7=1 starts the combination. Everything that follows depends on it.
Can I play this position myself?
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