1. Pinning Tactics

Pieces on the board

Red has a General, 2 Advisors, 2 Elephants, 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. 1. Red H7+5

   Why it works–

   What to watch out for

   • Not forcing: the defender has 39 replies, so compare each one before playing it.

   1. Black R3=5

2. 2. Red R8=7 (threatens mate next move)

   Why it works

   • Creates an immediate mating threat that must be answered.

   What to watch out for

   • Not forcing: the defender has 43 replies, so compare each one before playing it.

Variations and alternative defences

What if Black 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. Black R3=5
  • If Black plays C9=8 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays C9=7 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays C9=6 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays C9=4 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays C9-1 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board
  • If Black plays C9-2 instead: no immediate mate; the attack continues. Try it on the board

Final position

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