8. Discovered Check Tactics
"8. Discovered Check Tactics" is a Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) tactic from the collection Discovered check. Black 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, a Cannon, 4 Soldiers. Black has a General, 2 Advisors, 2 Elephants, 2 Chariots, a Horse, a Cannon, a Soldier.
Solution move by move
- 1. Black H5+4Why it worksWhat to watch out for
- Gives up the Horse; the follow-up must be exact or the sacrifice is wasted.
1. Red A5+61. Red A5+6 - 2. Black C4=5Why it worksWhat to watch out for
- Not forcing: the defender has 8 replies, so compare each one before playing it.
2. Black C4=5
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 A5+6
- If Red plays K5=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 "8. Discovered Check Tactics"?
Black moves first, as in every puzzle of Discovered check.
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?
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