Horse Sacrifice With Thirteen Moves Kill

Horse Sacrifice With Thirteen Moves Kill

Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) has long history. It has been developed at China more than few hundreds years. Several ancient manuals had been published during this year. One of the masterpiece of Xiangqi ancient manual is "The Secret In The Tangerine". According to historical data, it was written in AD1632 during the Ming Dynasty by Zhu JinZhen .There were lot of xiangqi opening traps had been recorded in this manual.As we learnt from this ancient manual,  Xiangqi's opening trap already well developed since many year ago.The term Xiangqi Opening Traps refers to a move which may tempt the opponent to play a losing move in the game's opening.

In order to learn Xiangqi's opening trap well, it is always good to learn from its origin and evolution. The following game from the "The Secret In The Tangerine" manual, is the most famous Xiangqi's opening trap all time.The game is called Horse Sacrifice With Thirteen Moves Kill. This is a must-learn xiangqi opening trap.

#46 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot - Black P3+1, C5-1,C5=3

#46 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot - Black P3+1, C5-1,C5=3

Outcome: Equal

  1. C2=5  C8=5    2. H2+3  H8+7
  3. R1=2  R9+1    4. P3+1  R9=4
  5. H8+7  P3+1

We had discussed Black R4+3 R4+4, R4+5 and R4+7, advantages all go to Red.

In this post, we will start to discuss Black P3+1.

As mentioned earlier, the most efficient move Black would be H2+3 for proper horse.

Now Black plays P3+1, is to prevent Red to develop left horse. In this case, what is the most efficient move for Red?


  6. R2+5  …………

Correct move!

Black pawn became the target for Red!

In general, there are 3 main variations for Black.
1) E3+1
2) H2+3
3) C5-1

We had discussed E3+1 and H2+3 and its variation, advantages all goto Red.
In this post, we will discuss C5-1 variation.

  6. …………  C5-1

Black C5-1 is the most effective move to counter with Red!



  7. R2=7  …………

Red captured Black's pawn, in the situation, what is the best option for Black?

  7. …………  R4+1

Excellent move! Black setup a trap for Red.

Here, Red has 2 main variations:

1) R7+4 - which fallen into Black's trap

2) H3+4 - a complicated variations

In previous post, Red played R7+4 and fallen into the trap. Black had gained advantages.

In this post, we discuss Red H3+4 variation

  8. H3+4  H2+3

Black is planning to move C5=3 in next move.

  9. C8+4  …………

Key move! Red C8+6 is important move.

Now Black has two main variations.
1) E3+5
2) C5=3

In the previous post, Black E7+5, advanages go to Red.

In this post, we discuss C5=3 variation.

  9. …………  C5=3

Black's cannon is attacking Red's chariot.
Therefore what is the correct move for Red?

#45 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot - Black P3+1, C5-1,Red H3+4

#45 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot - Black P3+1, C5-1,Red H3+4

Outcome: Advantage go to Red

  1. C2=5  C8=5    2. H2+3  H8+7
  3. R1=2  R9+1    4. P3+1  R9=4
  5. H8+7  P3+1

We had discussed Black R4+3 R4+4, R4+5 and R4+7, advantages all go to Red.

In this post, we will start to discuss Black P3+1.

As mentioned earlier, the most efficient move Black would be H2+3 for proper horse.

Now Black plays P3+1, is to prevent Red to develop left horse. In this case, what is the most efficient move for Red?


  6. R2+5  …………

Correct move!

Black pawn became the target for Red!

In general, there are 3 main variations for Black.
1) E3+1
2) H2+3
3) C5-1

We had discussed E3+1 and H2+3 and its variation, advantages all goto Red.
In this post, we will discuss C5-1 variation.

  6. …………  C5-1

Black C5-1 is the most effective move to counter with Red!



  7. R2=7  …………

Red captured Black's pawn, in the situation, what is the best option for Black?

  7. …………  R4+1

Excellent move! Black setup a trap for Red.

Here, Red has 2 main variations:

1) R7+4 - which fallen into Black's trap

2) H3+4 - a complicated variations

In previous post, Red played R7+4 and fallen into the trap. Black had gained advantages.

In this post, we discuss Red H3+4 variation

  8. H3+4  H2+3

Black is planning to move C5=3 in next move.

  9. C8+4  …………

Key move! Red C8+6 is important move.

Now Black has two main variations.
1) E3+5
2) C5=3

In this post, we discuss E3+5 variation.

  9. …………  E3+5

Black center elephant is capturing Red's chariot.

What is the best move for Red?

A mountain as a wager: The story of an emperor losing the Mount Hua - Part #3

A mountain as a wager: The story of an emperor losing the Mount Hua - Part #3

For Part #1, click here
For part #2, click here 

In  second game, Zhao plays Red; Chen plays Black.

A mountain as a wager: The story of an emperor losing the Mount Hua - Part #2

A mountain as a wager: The story of an emperor losing the Mount Hua - Part #2

For the background story, click: A mountain as a wager: The story of an emperor losing the Mount Hua - Part #1

The story of Emperor Taizu of Song losing the Mount Hua is the most widely spread in the folk story of Xiangqi in China. At that time, Emperor Taizu of Song was not a emperor yet. He was a regular military soldier of the Later Zhou dynasty and was using his personal name, Zhao Kuangyin. Zhao was excellent in Xiangqi. Due to his high level of xiangqi skill, he was started to behave cocky. 

A mountain as a wager: The story of an emperor losing the Mount Hua - Part #1

A mountain as a wager: The story of an emperor losing the Mount Hua - Part #1

The Bigger Bet Win Ever!

The Time Frame - Around 950 AD

Happened more than a thousand year ago, around year 950 AD.

The Location - The Chess Pavilion

#44 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot - Black P3+1, C5-1,Red falls on trap

 #44 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot - Black P3+1, C5-1,Red falls on trap

Outcome: Advantage go to Black

  1. C2=5  C8=5    2. H2+3  H8+7
  3. R1=2  R9+1    4. P3+1  R9=4
  5. H8+7  P3+1

We had discussed Black R4+3 R4+4, R4+5 and R4+7, advantages all go to Red.

In this post, we will start to discuss Black P3+1.

As mentioned earlier, the most efficient move Black would be H2+3 for proper horse.

Now Black plays P3+1, is to prevent Red to develop left horse. In this case, what is the most efficient move for Red?


  6. R2+5  …………

Correct move!

Black pawn became the target for Red!

In general, there are 3 main variations for Black.
1) E3+1
2) H2+3
3) C5-1

We had discussed E3+1 and H2+3 and its variation, advantages all goto Red.

In this post, we will discuss C5-1 variation.

  6. …………  C5-1

Black C5-1 is the most effective move to counter with Red!


  7. R2=7  …………

Red has captured Black's pawn.
In the situation, what is the best option for Black?

A secret ancient Xiangqi manual 200 years ago

A secret ancient Xiangqi manual 200 years ago

自出洞来无敌手 - In English called "The Invincible XiangQi Manual" was an ancient manual that was supposedly authored by a Taoist priest called Priest Chunyang. Chunyang in Chinese meant “pure sun”. When the manual was published is not known, however believed was published more than 200 years ago. The manual was basically copied by hand and handed down generation by generation and only a handful few was still in circulation during the Qing dynasty.

The entire manual consist of seven chapters. Each chapter contained five games. All the thirty five games did not show any variations these was easier for the readers to study.

钱光煌的起马局 ：2015年第28届全国团体象棋锦标赛- 钱光煌（砂）胜 苏亚强（柔）

钱光煌的起马局 ：

2015年第28届全国团体象棋锦标赛- 钱光煌（砂）胜 苏亚强（柔）

钱光煌（砂）胜 苏亚强（柔）
2015年第28届全国团体象棋锦标赛
 起马互进七兵局

  1. 马八进七  卒３进１    2. 兵三进一  马２进３
  3. 车九进一  车１进１    4. 马二进三  车１平７

起马长互进七兵 - 红屏风马横车对黑横车7路

黑准备兑卒亮车.

  5. 炮八进四  …………

红伸炮引诱黑卒7进1..

2015 14th World Xiangqi Championship: Round 1: Zheng Weitong (China) wins Mikko Tomqvist (Finland)

2015 14th World Xiangqi Championship:  Round 1: Zheng Weitong (China) wins Mikko Tomqvist (Finland)


Round 1
Zheng Weitong (China) wins Mikko Tomqvist (Finland)

Zhen Weitong (China) wins Mikko Tomqvist (Finland)

Zheng Weitong (China)

Mikko Tomqvist (Finland)

http://wxf.org/xq/14wxc/23.html

2015 14th World Xiangqi Championship
Date: 22nd August 2015
Venue: University of Applied Languages (SDI), Munich, Germany

  1. E3+5  …………

Red uses Elephant Opening.

  1. …………  C8=5

Black counters with Left Central Cannon. As statistic, the most common use opening against Elephant Opening is C8=4 for Cross Palace Cannon opening.

  2. H8+7  H8+7    3. H2+3  …………

From Elephant Opening, Red transform to Screen Horses Defense, which is most effective to against Central Cannon.
If Red played C2=4, planning to transform to Sandwiched Horse variation, this is not so effective as Screen Horse Defense variation.

  3. …………  R9=8    4. R1=2  R8+6

Black R8+7 crosses the river to opponent's pawn rank might not ideal. As seen on board, Black's right flank has not developed yet. A better move would be P3+1 to develop his right flank for a balance formation.

#43 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot - Black P3+1, H2+3

 #43 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot - Black P3+1, H2+3 

Outcome: Advantage go to Red

  1. C2=5  C8=5    2. H2+3  H8+7
  3. R1=2  R9+1    4. P3+1  R9=4
  5. H8+7  P3+1

We had discussed Black R4+3 R4+4, R4+5 and R4+7, advantages all go to Red.

In this post, we will start to discuss Black P3+1.

As mentioned earlier, the most efficient move Black would be H2+3 for proper horse.

Now Black plays P3+1, is to prevent Red to develop left horse. In this case, what is the most efficient move for Red?


  6. R2+5  …………

Correct move!

Black pawn became the target for Red!

In general, there are 3 main variations for Black.
1) E3+1
2) H2+3
3) C5-1

We had discussed E3+1 and its variation, advantages all goto Red.
In this post, we will discuss H2+3 variation.

  6. …………  H2+3

Black decides to develop his right horse instead of protecting the 3rd pawn.

Therefore, what is the best move for Black?

A one million $$ (RMB) game! GM Xie Jing loses to GM Zheng Weitong

A one million $$ (RMB) game!

The winner get RMB 1,000,000.00

GM Xie Jing loses to GM Zheng Weitong
2016 1st World King of Xiangqi Tournament
2016-10-16

Annonated by:
Wong Ping Loong @ http://xiangqielephantgame.blogspot.my

New Book: XIANGQI For Absolute Beginners - Teach yourself XIANGQI step by step

New Book: 

XIANGQI For Absolute Beginners - Teach yourself XIANGQI step by step

Foreword

I started playing tournament Xiangqi in 1985. In year 2014, I own a Xiangqi Academy which focus on teaching kid’s Xiangqi. In year 2016, I started writing Xiangqi’s article in English and publish in my blog http://xiangqielephantgame.blogspot.my/. Middle of 2016, I published my first Xiangqi’s book:- “The XiangQi Master From The Cave”.

No doubt, Xiangqi is becoming more popular in Western countries due to the rise of China. China’s extraordinary economic growth and active diplomacy are already attracted Westerners’ interest. Westerners want to learn more about Chinese culture. One of the easier approach is by learning Xiangqi. Unfortunately, there is always not easy for a Westerner or non-Chinese speaking person to learn Xiangqi. There is not much Xiangqi’s book written in English are available in market, some books are out-dated, some are not for beginners, some are not for self-learning.

Due to this reason, I have decided to write this book “Xiangqi For Absolute Beginners: Teach yourself XIANGQI step by step”. This book is designed for the person who is absolutely no knowledge or little knowledge in Xiangqi, and would like to learn it by his own. Much of the book is composed of handouts I have given to students over the years.

The structures of the book are well designed. There are divided into 5 main chapters which are Xiangqi Fundamentals, Xiangqi Basic Kills, Xiangqi Basic Endgame, Xiangqi Basic Midgame and Xiangqi Opening. The sentences use are simple and easy English. The reader can just easily follows the chapter and learns Xiangqi step by step. There are more than 300 diagrams have been placed such that it would be easy to cross reference the moves and the actual situation on the board. At the end of each chapter, it consists of self-test or puzzles to assess the reader’s competency. There are more than 130 puzzles and the answers are provided at the end of book.

At the end, the reader will be able to appreciate the Chinese culture through Xiangqi.

Enjoy this wonderful game.

Wong Ping Loong

wongpingloong@gmail.com

http://xiangqielephantgame.blogspot.my/

5th January 2017 @ Seremban

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#42 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot - Black P3+1, E3+1 then R4+2

 #42 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot - Black P3+1, E3+1 then R4+2

Outcome: Advantage go to Red

  1. C2=5  C8=5    2. H2+3  H8+7
  3. R1=2  R9+1    4. P3+1  R9=4
  5. H8+7  P3+1

We had discussed Black R4+3 R4+4, R4+5 and R4+7, advantages all go to Red.

In this post, we will start to discuss Black P3+1.

As mentioned earlier, the most efficient move Black would be H2+3 for proper horse.

Now Black plays P3+1, is to prevent Red to develop left horse. In this case, what is the most efficient move for Red?


  6. R2+5  …………

Correct move!

Black pawn became the target for Red!

In general, there are 3 main variations for Black.
1) E3+1
2) H2+3
3) C5-1

In this post, we will discuss H2+3 variation.


  6. …………  E3+1    7. C8=9  …………

Red C8=9 is a good move. Red should not C8+4, Black could R4+2.

Now is Black's turn. There are 3 main variations.

1) C2+2
2) H2+3
3) R4+2

We had discussed the variations C2+2 and H2+3.

In this post we discuss R4+2

  7. …………  R4+2

Black R4+2 to protect edge pawn and prevent Red C9+4.

So, what is the effective move for Red? 

李家庆的后手顺炮 - 2011年第24届全国象棋锦标赛 - 刘勇尧(吉)先负李家庆(雪)

李家庆的后手顺炮 - 2011年第24届全国象棋锦标赛 - 刘勇尧(吉)先负李家庆(雪)

刘勇尧(吉)先负李家庆(雪)
 顺炮直车对横车
2011年第24届全国象棋锦标赛
日期：14-07-2011
地点：亚罗士打广场

  1. 炮二平五  炮８平５

后手顺炮是李家庆的人招牌布局。

  2. 马二进三  马８进７    3. 车一平二  车９进１
  4. 兵三进一  车９平４    5. 马八进七  卒３进１

沈毅豪的仙人指路兵底炮： 2015年第28届全国象棋个人锦标赛 - 沈毅豪 胜 杨添任

沈毅豪的仙人指路兵底炮

2015年第28届全国象棋个人锦标赛
第7轮 第2台 沈毅豪 胜 杨添任
2015-30-10, 怡保怡东酒店

  1. 兵七进一  卒７进１    2. 炮二平三  …………

兵底炮是红习惯性着法.

  2. …………  炮８平５

反架中炮是有力着法.

#41 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot - Black P3+1 then E3+1 follow by H2+3

 #41 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot - Black P3+1 then E3+1 follow by H2+3

Outcome: Advantage go to Red

  1. C2=5  C8=5    2. H2+3  H8+7
  3. R1=2  R9+1    4. P3+1  R9=4
  5. H8+7  P3+1

We had discussed Black R4+3 R4+4, R4+5 and R4+7, advantages all go to Red.

In this post, we will start to discuss Black P3+1.

As mentioned earlier, the most efficient move Black would be H2+3 for proper horse.

Now Black plays P3+1, is to prevent Red to develop left horse. In this case, what is the most efficient move for Red?


  6. R2+5  …………

Correct move!

Black pawn became the target for Red!

In general, there are 3 main variations for Black.
1) E3+1
2) H2+3
3) C5-1

In this post, we will discuss E3+1 variation.

  6. …………  E3+1    7. C8=9  …………

Red C8=9 is a good move. Red should not C8+4, Black could R4+2.

Now is Black's turn. There are 3 main variations.

1) C2+2
2) H2+3
3) R4+2

In this post we discuss H2+3

  7. …………  H2+3

Black develops his right horse.

Therefore, what is the most effective move for Red?

李家庆的过宮炮 - 炮过宫,起马再进三兵,是李应付起马局的三步曲.

李家庆的过宮炮.
炮过宫,起马再进三兵,是李应付起马局的三步曲.

李家庆(雪)先胜吕意得(隆)
峇株高峰广场
20-07-2014
过宫炮对进左马

钱光煌的先手起马局之 陷阱； 钱光煌（砂）先胜叶振松（雪）

钱光煌的先手起马局之 陷阱

2015 大马棋王赛

15-03-2015  沙巴山打根

 起马局互进七兵 - 红屏风马橫车对黑横车7路

简评:黄金龙

#40 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot - Black P3+1 then E3+1

 #40 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot - Black P3+1 then E3+1

Outcome: Advantage go to Red

  1. C2=5  C8=5    2. H2+3  H8+7
  3. R1=2  R9+1    4. P3+1  R9=4
  5. H8+7  P3+1

We had discussed Black R4+3 R4+4, R4+5 and R4+7, advantages all go to Red.

In this post, we will start to discuss Black P3+1.

As mentioned earlier, the most efficient move Black would be H2+3 for proper horse.

Now Black plays P3+1, is to prevent Red to develop left horse. In this case, what is the most efficient move for Red?

#39 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot - Black R4+5

#39 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot - Black R4+5 

Outcome: Advantage go to Red

  1. C2=5  C8=5    2. H2+3  H8+7
  3. R1=2  R9+1    4. P3+1  R9=4
  5. H8+7  R4+7

We had discussed Black R4+3 R4+4 and R4+5, advantages all go to Red.

In this post, we will start to discuss Black R4+7.

As mentioned earlier, the most efficient move Black would be H2+3 for proper horse.

Now Black plays, R4+7, is planning to play R4=3 in next move, what is the best move for Red?

  6. P7+1

1966 GM Hu RongHua wins GM Yang GuanLin

GM Hu RongHua wins GM Yang GuanLin

1966 China National Xiangqi Tournament

Elephant Opening vs Crossed Palace Cannon

22nd April 1966