6. Discovered Check Tactics

"6. Discovered Check Tactics" is a Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) tactic from the collection Discovered check. Red moves first and wins in 1 moves; the key first move is H8+6. 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, 2 Horses, 2 Cannons, 2 Soldiers. Black has a General, 2 Advisors, 2 Elephants, a Chariot, 2 Horses, 2 Cannons, 4 Soldiers.

Solution move by move

1. Red H8+6 (check)
Why it works–
What to watch out for
The Horse stands where it can be captured.
1. Red H8+6

Final position

The record ends here.

Questions about this puzzle

Who moves first in "6. Discovered Check Tactics"?

Red moves first, as in every puzzle of Discovered check.

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 H8+6 starts the combination. Everything that follows depends on it.

Can I play this position myself?

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