For Chess Players
The cannon moves like a rook but captures by jumping over exactly one piece. How it works, why it is so strong early, and the counting habit that tames it.
Openings
Both sides put a cannon in the center. How Same Direction and Opposite Direction Cannons differ, why they lead to sharp play, and plans and dangers for each sid
Checkmate Patterns
A chariot next to the enemy general, a central cannon and your own general guarding the file combine into one of xiangqi's most elegant mates.
Checkmate Patterns
Two cannons stacked on the centre file can mate a general that still has every advisor and elephant. How the pattern works, why blocking fails, how to build it.
Openings
How to build a small, practical xiangqi opening repertoire: pick one Red system, two Black replies, learn the ideas behind them, and expand only when games dema
Openings
The Central Cannon, C2=5, is xiangqi's most played first move. What it attacks, how Black usually answers, the plans that follow, and the traps to avoid.
The Pieces
The cannon (Pháo) moves like a chariot but captures by jumping one screen. How it works, why it shines early, and how to defend against cannon attacks.
Checkmate Patterns
A horse on the enemy general's file with a cannon behind it gives a check that cannot be escaped. The pattern Vietnamese players call Mã hậu Pháo, and how to re