#57 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot Red C8=9, H3+4

#57 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot Red C8=9, H3+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=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.

Therefore, what is the best move for Black?


  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 H3+4

  8. H3+4  …………

In this post, we will discuss H3+4.

Red H3+4 is to attack Black's chariot, and plans for H4+6 to trade the horse.

  8. …………  R4=3    9. H4+6  …………

If Red H7-5, Black could follow by P3+1, H5+3, P3+1. Black had gained a crossed revier pawn. Advantages goto Black.

  9. …………  R3+1

Of course!

 10. H6+7  R1=3

Excellent move! Red horse is no way to escape.

 11. H7-5  …………

Red hope is to trade the horse.

 11. …………  C5+4

Excellent move! Black check!

 12. A4+5  H7+5

Black captured Red's horse.

Current Board situation
1) Black has gained additional material

Outcome:
Advantages goto Black