Xiangqi End Game: Horse variation: Single horse positional wins two advisors

Xiangqi End Game: Horse variation: Single horse positional wins two advisors

In most cases, single horse could not wins two advisors. However, Red could win this game due to his horse is in a better position.

Red move first

  1. H9+8  A5-6  

If Black play A5+6, Red H2-3 followed by H3-5. Red could have gained the advisor.

  2. H8-7  K5-1
  3. K4+1  K5-1  

Red K4+1 was an excellent move! This force Black to play K5-1.

  4. H7+8  A6+5
  5. K4+1

Red K4+1 was another excellent move. Red could have gained advisor in next move.