#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?





  7. R2=7  H3+4    8. P7+1  E3+1
  9. R7=8  C2+5   10. C5=8

Current board situation:

1) Both Red's horses are ready for further development

2) Red's chariot is in strategic position

Outcome: Advantage go to Red