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The flying general rule is one of Xiangqi's most important and misunderstood rules. Learn exactly why the two Generals can never face each other, with clear examples and how to use it to win games.
Chariot against horse and two advisors is a book win, and one of the most misplayed endings at club level. The winning method, the full-guard fortress to avoid, and the drills that lock it into memory.
The Central Cannon (中炮) is the most aggressive and popular first move in Xiangqi. This complete guide explains its plans, typical formations, and how to launch a coordinated attack down the central file.
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The Screen Horse defense (屏风马) is the classic, rock-solid answer to the Central Cannon. Learn how two horses shield your center, absorb the attack, and set up counterplay against aggressive Xiangqi opponents.
The Same-Direction Cannon (顺炮) answers a Central Cannon by mirroring it on the same side, creating razor-sharp, symmetrical battles. Discover why this fighting opening is a favorite in modern master Xiangqi play.
The best xiangqi openings for beginners aren't complex: the Central Cannon, Screen Horse, and Elephant opening teach safe kings, clear plans, and attacking ideas.
Master seven timeless Xiangqi (象棋) opening principles that instantly sharpen your play. From fast development to General safety and central control, these fundamentals matter more than memorizing lines in Cờ Tướng.
Should you build your Xiangqi (象棋) game around cannons or horses? This guide compares the aggressive cannon openings with the flexible horse openings, helping you choose the style that fits your temperament in Cờ Tướng.
The Elephant Opening (飞象局) starts by moving an elephant to the center for a calm, flexible, and rock-solid setup. Learn why this patient Xiangqi (象棋) opening suits positional players and how to use it effectively.
The Cross-Palace Cannon (过宫炮) shifts a cannon across your own palace to the far wing, creating an original, flexible attacking setup. Learn how to play this offbeat Xiangqi (象棋) opening and how to counter it.
Sharpen your tactical eye with six classic Xiangqi (象棋) opening traps. Learn how to set clever pitfalls for unwary opponents and, just as importantly, how to avoid falling into them yourself in Cờ Tướng.
Master the essential tactical patterns of Xiangqi (象棋, Cờ Tướng): forks, pins, skewers, and discovered attacks. Learn how Chariots, Horses, and Cannons combine to win material and crack open the enemy palace.
The Double Cannon Attack is one of the most feared weapons in Xiangqi (象棋, Cờ Tướng). Learn how to stack two Cannons on a file, use screens for checkmate, and crush the enemy General inside the palace.
In Xiangqi (象棋, Cờ Tướng), the Horse and Chariot are the engine of every winning attack. Learn how to coordinate their movement, control key files, and build unstoppable threats against the enemy palace.
Sacrifices win games in Xiangqi (象棋, Cờ Tướng) when they buy an unstoppable attack. Learn when to give up a Chariot, Horse, or Cannon to strip Advisors, open files, and deliver checkmate against the enemy General.
The enemy palace is where every Xiangqi (象棋, Cờ Tướng) game is won. Learn how to strip Advisors and Elephants, exploit the flying-general rule, and coordinate Chariot, Cannon, and Horse to break through and deliver checkmate.
The middlegame is where Xiangqi (象棋, Cờ Tướng) games are decided. Learn how to form a plan, seize open files, activate your Horses and Cannons, and convert an opening advantage into a winning attack.
