#64 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot - Red H3+4 Black R4+7, Red C5=4

#64 Same Direction Cannon Double Headed Snake Pawn Formation vs Double Ranked Chariot Red H3+4 Black R4+7, Red C5=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. H3+4  …………

In this variation, we will discuss Red H3+4.


Red develops his right horse and prevent Black R4+3.However, it is not so effective.

What is the best move for Black?




  7. …………  R4+7

Excellent Move!Red left horse becomes the target for Black.
There are three main variations for Red.
1) C5=4
2) C8+4
3) C8+2

We discuss C5=4 in this chapter.

  8. C5=4  …………

Red's plan is to play E7+5 in next move, so that the left horse can be protected by his right cannon.However this is not a wise move. 

  8. …………  P5+1

Excellent move!
Since Red is no more central cannon, Black immediately attack at center line by advancing his center pawn.

  9. E3+5  …………

For example if Red E3+5...

  9. …………  P5+1

As planned.

 10. P5+1  H3+5   11. H4+3  C5+3   12. A6+5  R1=6

Current Board situation:
1) Red's left chariot still not develop yet
2) Black is attacking

Outcome: Advantages go to Black