#horse and cannon

Middlegame

Piece Coordination in Xiangqi: How Chariots, Cannons and Horses Work Together, and Why Teams Beat Individual Pieces

In xiangqi, pieces win together, not alone. How chariot, cannon and horse combine, classic partnerships, and how to spot and fix pieces that are not cooperating

28/09/2026 5 min read

Checkmate Patterns

The Cannon Behind Horse Mate: Using Your Own Horse as the Cannon's Screen

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

28/09/2026 5 min read