Huang ZhuFeng Loses to Wang TiangYi

Huang ZhuFeng Loses to Wang TiangYi

2017 The 4th China National Young Master Xiangqi Tournament

12 May 2017

Red started with 56 Cannons Opening, whereas Black replied with Screen Horses Defense!

Red develop his troops rapidly and launched massive attack. However, Red make a mistake in the mid-game and lost his horse.

Black defend was well developed, and did not give any chances for Red.

Red resigned.

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Authored by Ping Loong Wong

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A puzzle to tease your mind!

Train your tactical ability and exercise your calculation skills by solving Xiangqi puzzles.

"XIANGQI Puzzles Three Moves Kill" is a book where readers are prompted to find a checkmate or stalemate in three moves. The book consists of 280 puzzles. Each puzzle is uniquely designed with positions that players are likely to encounter on the board. Answers to the puzzles are presented at the end of the book.

Solving puzzles is one of the most effective ways to improve your Xiangqi's skill. For the beginners, simply learning the killing ideas and enjoying the examples will help develop their tactical skills.

This book can be studied by itself or used as a supplement to the author's earlier works: "Xiangqi For Absolute Beginners. Teach Yourself Xiangqi Step by Step".

Publication Date: May 31 2017

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Wang TianYi wins LiuYiDa

Wang TianYi wins Liu YiDa

2017 The 4th China National Young Master Xiangqi Tournament

10 May 2017

Wang TianYi started with his famous openong - Elephant Opening, whereas Liu YiDa responded with Crossed Palace Cannon.

After Red has consolidated his home base, Red launched massive attack. Red deployed his right horse rapidly! In mid-game, Red has managed to cross his 3rd pawn over the river. Red has gained winning advantages in the mid-game.

Black resigned.

Lu Tian Loses to Wang TianYi

Lu Tian Loses to Wang TianYi

2017 The 4th China National Young Master Xiangqi Tournament

10 May 2017

In this game, Lu Tian started with Central Cannon with 7th Pawn Advancement, whereas Wang TianYi replied with Sandwich Horses Defense.

During the opening stage, Black has gained a crossed river pawn after exchanged the chariot. 

In the mid-game, Red  has fallen to the trap and forced to resign.
A easy winning game for GM Wang TianYi

Xiangqi Grandmaster from Taiwan: GM Wu GuiLin wins GM Ma ZhongWei

Xiangqi Grandmaster from Taiwan: 

GM Wu GuiLin wins GM Ma ZhongWei

Central Cannon Crossed River Chariot vs Screen Horses Defense 7th Pawn Advancement

21 May 2017

GM Wu GuiLin, one of the world famous great Xiangqi Grandmaster from Taiwan.

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XIANGQI Grandmaster Hu RongHua and his Elephant Openings

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One of the most effective way to learn Xiangqi’s opening is to study Grandmaster games. This will help to build your Xiangqi opening repertoire. 
Xiangqi openings are studied in great depth by Grandmasters. A new Xiangqi variation, previously unexplored variations are often discovered and played by Grandmasters. 
 
You have to do some home work. You will need to get a bunch of the games played by a very strong Xiangqi player who is an an expert in certain variation and analyze them move by move. 
 
For example, if you want to study Xiangqi’s Elephant Opening, then get the games played by Grandmaster Hu RongHua who was the biggest expert there. After you have analyzed few hundreds of the games played by an expert you learn the basic ideas and also get the feel of the opening. It is an entertaining and very efficient way to master any opening. 
 
However, it is always not an easy task for a non-Chinese speaking players to get the Xiangqi Games notations played by Grandmaster. There are very limited Xiangqi resources in English language. 
 
This book “XIANGQI Grandmaster Hu RongHua and his Elephant Openings” has documented more than 200 games played as Red by GM Hu by using Elephant Opening. The games are collected from internet, whereas the author has translated them into English notations. These are the games were played by GM Hu in the main tournament within year 1960 to year 2013!. By studying the games, we could understand the development of Elephant Opening and its main variations. 
 
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New Xiangqi Book: Xiangqi Puzzles Two Moves Kill - FREE edition for download

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Xiangqi Puzzles Two Moves Kill

Authored by Ping Loong Wong
One move kill is too easy for you? Then try this!

Train your tactical ability and exercise your calculation skills by solving Xiangqi puzzles.

"XIANGQI Puzzles Two Moves Kill" is a book where readers are prompted to find a checkmate or stalemate in two moves. The book consists of 320 puzzles. Each puzzle is uniquely designed with positions that players are likely to encounter on the board. Answers to the puzzles are presented at the end of the book.

Solving puzzles is one of the most effective ways to improve your Xiangqi's skill. For the beginners, simply learning the killing ideas and enjoying the examples will help develop their tactical skills.

This book can be studied by itself or used as a supplement to the author's earlier works: "Xiangqi For Absolute Beginners. Teach Yourself Xiangqi Step by Step".

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Train your tactical ability and exercise your calculation skills by solving Xiangqi puzzles.

XIANGQI Puzzles One Move Kill is a book where readers are prompted to find a checkmate or stalemate in one move. The book consists of 472 puzzles. Each puzzle is uniquely designed with positions that players are likely to encounter on the board. Answers to the puzzles are presented at the end of the book.

Solving puzzles is one of the most effective ways to improve your Xiangqi’s skill. For the beginners, simply learning the killing ideas and enjoying the examples will help develop their tactical skills.

This book can be studied by itself or used as a supplement to the author's earlier works: “Xiangqi For Absolute Beginners. Teach Yourself Xiangqi Step by Step”.

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#63 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot Red C8+2 H7+6 H6+4

 #63 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot Red C8+2 H7+6 H6+4

Outcome: Advantages 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  H2+3    6. P7+1  R1+1

Now we reaches the most effective situation for both sides.
Red starts with Central Cannon, Proper Horses with 3rd Pawn and 7th Pawn Advancement.

Whereas, Black replies with Same Direction Cannon, Proper Horses and Double Ranked Chariots.

Now is Red's turn.

  7. C8+2  …………

In the previous, we had learnt that Red C8=9, all advantages go to Black.

In this post, we will start to discuss C8+2 variation.

The purpose of Red C8+2 is to prepare for H7+6 then follow by C5=6.By doing this, Red can re-arrange its base into a better strategic position.

However, this move is not efficient. Black would gained advantages if answer it correctly.

Thus, what is the most effective move for Black?

  7. …………  R1=3

This is an excellent and creative move!

In the surface, Black R1=3 hidding his chariot under the horse, and seems hard to develop in the future.

There are 2 main variations for Red to respond:
1) H7+6 as planned, ignored the purpose of Black R1=3

2) R9+2 a better move to against Black R1=3

#62 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot Red C8+2 H7+6 H6+5

#62 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot 

Red C8+2 H7+6 H6+5

Outcome: Advantages 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  H2+3    6. P7+1  R1+1

Now we reaches the most effective situation for both sides.
Red starts with Central Cannon, Proper Horses with 3rd Pawn and 7th Pawn Advancement.

Whereas, Black replies with Same Direction Cannon, Proper Horses and Double Ranked Chariots.

Now is Red's turn.

  7. C8+2  …………

In the previous, we had learnt that Red C8=9, all advantages go to Black.

In this post, we will start to discuss C8+2 variation.

The purpose of Red C8+2 is to prepare for H7+6 then follow by C5=6.By doing this, Red can re-arrange its base into a better strategic position.

However, this move is not efficient. Black would gained advantages if answer it correctly.

Thus, what is the most effective move for Black?

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Authored by Ping Loong Wong

Train your tactical ability and exercise your calculation skills by solving Xiangqi puzzles.

XIANGQI Puzzles One Move Kill is a book where readers are prompted to find a checkmate or stalemate in one move. The book consists of 472 puzzles. Each puzzle is uniquely designed with positions that players are likely to encounter on the board. Answers to the puzzles are presented at the end of the book.

Solving puzzles is one of the most effective ways to improve your Xiangqi's skill. For the beginners, simply learning the killing ideas and enjoying the examples will help develop their tactical skills.

This book can be studied by itself or used as a supplement to the author's earlier works: "Xiangqi For Absolute Beginners. Teach Yourself Xiangqi Step by Step".

Publication Date: May 09 2017

ISBN/EAN13: 154654917X / 9781546549178

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2017 German Xiangqi Bundesliga Tournament @ Steinwiesen - GM Xue Zhong's Games

2017 German Xiangqi Bundesliga Tournament 

@  Steinwiesen - GM Xue Zhong's Games

Date: 6-7 May 2017
Venue: Steinwiesen

Karsten Hoffarth draws Xue Zhong

Bastian Gollmar loses to Xue Zhong

#61 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot Red C8=9, R9=8, C4+1

#61 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot Red C8=9, R9=8, C4+1

Outcome: Advantages 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  H2+3    6. P7+1  R1+1

Now we reaches the most effective situation for both sides.
Red starts with Central Cannon, Proper Horses with 3rd Pawn and 7th Pawn Advancement.

Whereas, Black replies with Same Direction Cannon, Proper Horses and Double Ranked Chariots.

Now is Red's turn.

  7. C8=9  …………

In this post, we will discuss Red C8=9 variation.
This is not the nice move for Red.
If Black handle it correctly, he will gain some advantages.



  7. …………  R4+5

Black R4+5 is the most effective move to counter-attack.Black is planning to attack Red's left horse.

If you recall from previous posts, normally Black R4+5 to attack Red's horse is not wise. This is because Red could E7+9 then follow by R9=7 to protect the horse.

However, in this example, Red C8=9 had occupied the position and Red can not play E7+9 anymore.

As current board situation, there are 3 main variations for Red.
1) H3+4
2) H7+8
3) R9=8

In this post, we will discuss H7+8

  8. R9=8  …………

We have learnt from previous post, Red's variations R3+4 and R7+8 are not good, advantages all go to Black.

In this post, Red chooses R9=8.

New Book: XIANGQI Puzzles One Move Kill

New Book: XIANGQI Puzzles One Move Kill

Train your tactical ability and exercise your calculation skills by solving Xiangqi puzzles.

XIANGQI Puzzles One Move Kill is a book where readers are prompted to find a checkmate or stalemate in one move. The book consists of 472 puzzles. Each puzzle is uniquely designed with positions that players are likely to encounter on the board. Answers to the puzzles are presented at the end of the book.

Solving puzzles is one of the most effective ways to improve your Xiangqi’s skill. For the beginners, simply learning the killing ideas and enjoying the examples will help develop their tactical skills.

This book can be studied by itself or used as a supplement to the author's earlier works: “Xiangqi For Absolute Beginners. Teach Yourself Xiangqi Step by Step”.

#60 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot Red C8=9, R9=8, C4+5

#60 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot Red C8=9, R9=8, C4+5
Outcome: Advantages 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  H2+3    6. P7+1  R1+1

Now we reaches the most effective situation for both sides.
Red starts with Central Cannon, Proper Horses with 3rd Pawn and 7th Pawn Advancement.

Whereas, Black replies with Same Direction Cannon, Proper Horses and Double Ranked Chariots.

Now is Red's turn.

  7. C8=9  …………

In this post, we will discuss Red C8=9 variation.
This is not the nice move for Red.
If Black handle it correctly, he will gain some advantages.



  7. …………  R4+5

Black R4+5 is the most effective move to counter-attack.Black is planning to attack Red's left horse.

If you recall from previous posts, normally Black R4+5 to attack Red's horse is not wise. This is because Red could E7+9 then follow by R9=7 to protect the horse.

However, in this example, Red C8=9 had occupied the position and Red can not play E7+9 anymore.

As current board situation, there are 3 main variations for Red.
1) H3+4
2) H7+8
3) R9=8

In this post, we will discuss H7+8

  8. R9=8  …………

We have learnt from previous post, Red's variations R3+4 and R7+8 are not good, advantages all go to Black.
In this post, Red chooses R9=8.

The purpose of R9=8 is to protect left's horse.

Hong Zhi Defeats Li ZhiPing: 2017 China TianTian Xiangqi League - Round 2

Hong Zhi Defeats Li ZhiPing: 2017 China TianTian Xiangqi League - Round 2

Besides playing aggressively, GM Hong Zhi also can play in steady mode. 

Let watch how he plays cannon-horse end game.

Zheng WeiTong Wins Zhong ShaoHong - 2017 China TianTian Xiangqi League- Round 1

Zheng WeiTong Wins Zhong ShaoHong 

2017 China TianTian Xiangqi League- Round 1

In this match, GM Zheng has shown that he also can plays well in cannon-horse endgame.

With as little as one additional pawn, GM Zheng is able to win this game by capturing opponent's piece by piece and destroy his opponent's defense step by step.

Hong Zhi wins Jin Song: 2017 China TianTian Xiangqi League - Round 1

Hong Zhi wins Jin Song: 2017 China TianTian Xiangqi League - Round 1

GM Hong Zhi, again, he had demonstrated his aggressive play in this game.

Hong Zhi lined up his troop by using Central Cannon with Center Pawn rapidly Advancement. Jin Song defensed his base with Screen Horses Defense opening. Hong Zhi launched his massive attack through center file, whereas Jin Song counter attack from his left flank. In the endgame stage, Hong Zhi sacrificed his chariot in order to checkmate, a beautiful checkmate method!

A wonderful match within this two players!

Enjoy!

Wang TianYi Defeats Li ShaoGeng - 2017 China TianTian Xiangqi League

Wang TianYi Defeats Li ShaoGeng - 2017 China TianTian Xiangqi League

Elephant Opening vs Right Palcorner Cannon

4th May 2017

Xiangqi Middlegame - Excellent Chariots Sacrificed

Xiangqi Midgame - Excellent Chariots Sacrificed

Red sacrificed both of his chariots and line-up his others pieces for multiple threats.

An excellent midgame tactics.

Enjoy!

#59 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot Red C8=9, H7+8, H8+9

#59 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot Red C8=9, H7+8, H8+9

Outcome: Advantages 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  H2+3    6. P7+1  R1+1

Now we reaches the most effective situation for both sides.
Red starts with Central Cannon, Proper Horses with 3rd Pawn and 7th Pawn Advancement.

Whereas, Black replies with Same Direction Cannon, Proper Horses and Double Ranked Chariots.

Now is Red's turn.

  7. C8=9  …………

In this post, we will discuss Red C8=9 variation.
This is not the nice move for Red.
If Black handle it correctly, he will gain some advantages.


  7. …………  R4+5

Black R4+5 is the most effective move to counter-attack.Black is planning to attack Red's left horse.

Edge Pawn Opening #2: Black H2+3 H3+4

Edge Pawn Opening #2Black H2+3 H3+4

Outcome: Equality

  1. P9+1  …………

Based on statictic, there are  4 main variations and their winning rate are listed  below.

1) C2=5, most popular, Red winning rate is 35.3%

2) C8=5, Red winning rate is 30.1%. 

3) P7+1, Red winning rate is 34.8%

4) H2+3, Red winning rate is 48.9%

In this post, we will to discuss Black H2+3 variations.


  1. …………  H2+3

There is a logic why Black plays H2+3. 
Since Red has selected P9+1, most likely Red will not advance his pawn in second move. Therefore if Black H2+3, most likely Red will not play P7+1. Black can develop his main pieces steadyly.



  2. H8+7  …………

Red H8+7 is a strategic move.

Red is prepared for prolonged war.
The successful factor will depend on the first move P9+1 whether can give any impact in the opening or not.

  2. …………  P3+1

Xiangqi Puzzle: Cannon Horse Pawn Combination

Xiangqi Puzzle: 

Cannon Horse Pawn Combination

Below puzzle is an easy one. However, the tactics applies here are often used in actual game.

Try to understand the tactics and apply in your upcoming actual games.

Red to move and win.

#58 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot Red C8=9, H7+8, H8+9

#58 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot 
Red C8=9, H7+8, H8+9

Outcome: Advantages 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  H2+3    6. P7+1  R1+1

Now we reaches the most effective situation for both sides.
Red starts with Central Cannon, Proper Horses with 3rd Pawn and 7th Pawn Advancement.

Whereas, Black replies with Same Direction Cannon, Proper Horses and Double Ranked Chariots.

Now is Red's turn.

  7. C8=9  …………

In this post, we will discuss Red C8=9 variation.
This is not the nice move for Red.
If Black handle it correctly, he will gain some advantages.



  7. …………  R4+5

Black R4+5 is the most effective move to counter-attack.Black is planning to attack Red's left horse.

If you recall from previous posts, normally Black R4+5 to attack Red's horse is not wise. This is because Red could E7+9 then follow by R9=7 to protect the horse.

However, in this example, Red C8=9 had occupied the position and Red can not play E7+9 anymore.

As current board situation, there are 3 main variations for Red.
1) H3+4
2) H7+8
3) R9=8

In this post, we will discuss H7+8

Edge Pawn Opening #1 - Introduction

Edge Pawn Opening #1

Introduction:

Red first move P9+1 is known as Edge Pawn Opening. 
In Chinese, it also calls "9th Tailed Turtle Opening" since it happens for the Pawn stays on File #9.

Edge pawn opening is rare Xiangqi Opening. It is not often sees in high rank tournament or play by grandmaster.

Edge Pawn Opening is a "soft" opening.It is very depend on the respond from his opponent to decide the strategy for next move.

The weakness of Edge Pawn Opening to too earlier to disclose his objective to his opponent.


Based on statistic, there are  4 main variations and their winning rate are listed  below.

1) C2=5, most popular, Red winning rate is 35.3%

2) C8=5, Red winning rate is 30.1%. 

3) P7+1, Red winning rate is 34.8%

4) H2+3, Red winning rate is 48.9%

We will start to discuss more in details starting next post.