2. Discovered Check Tactics
"2. 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 R8+7. 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, a Elephant, 2 Chariots, a Horse, a Cannon, 2 Soldiers. Black has a General, 2 Advisors, 2 Elephants, 2 Chariots, a Horse, 2 Cannons, 3 Soldiers.
Solution move by move
- 1. Black R8+7Why it worksWhat to watch out for
- Not forcing: the defender has 48 replies, so compare each one before playing it.
1. Red K4+11. Red K4+1 - 2. Black C7=3Why it works
- Wins material: takes the Elephant.
- Creates an immediate mating threat that must be answered.
What to watch out for- Not forcing: the defender has 45 replies, so compare each one before playing it.
2. Black C7=3
Variations and alternative defences
The source manual records 1 variation. Each branch starts from the move number shown.
- Variation 1, from move 1: P3+1 2. C7=4+ K4+1 3. C4=6 Try it on the board
Final position
The record ends here.
Questions about this puzzle
Who moves first in "2. 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 R8+7 starts the combination. Everything that follows depends on it.
Can I play this position myself?
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