Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Xiangqi Opening Trap: #3 - Central Cannon vs Screen Horse Defenses 3rd Pawn Advancement

Xiangqi Opening Trap: 

#3 - Central Cannon vs Screen Horse Defenses 3rd Pawn Advancement


In this game, Black setup the trap and Red has fallen into it.

Black moves his cannon from left flank to right flank to offer chariot exchange is a surprise for Red!



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Monday, June 26, 2017

Xiangqi Opening Trap: #2 - Central Cannon vs Screen Horse Defenses 3rd Pawn Advancement

Xiangqi Opening Trap: 

#2 - Central Cannon vs Screen Horse Defenses 3rd Pawn Advancement


Red chariot blocks Black Elephant's Eye and threaten to capture Black Elephant


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Xiangqi Opening Trap: #1 - Central Cannon vs Screen Horse Defenses 3rd Pawn Advancement

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Xiangqi Opening Trap: 


Central Cannon vs Screen Horses Defenses 3rd Pawn Advancement

Red sacrificed exchange his chariot with Black's advisor, following by massive attack!



Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Edge Pawn Opening #3 Black H2+3 C2=1

Edge Pawn Opening #3


Black H2+3 C2=1



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Sunday, June 11, 2017

Wang TianYi wins Sun YiYang

Wang TianYi wins Sun YiYang

2017 China Tiantian Xiangqi League
27th May 2017



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GM Wang Tianyi (Beijing) wins GM Cao Yanlei (Macao)

GM Wang Tianyi (Beijing) wins GM Cao Yanlei (Macao)

2016 Baobao Cup Xiangqi Master Invitation Tournament.
Round 11, 17 Sept 2016
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Testing: Puzzle with interactive XQ Board

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Saturday, June 10, 2017

Xiangqi For Absolute Beginners: Teach Yourself XIANGQI Step by Step

Xiangqi For Absolute Beginners

Teach Yourself XIANGQI Step by Step


Authored by Wong Ping Loong

Xiangqi For Absolute Beginners
Xiangqi For Absolute Beginners

Xiangqi is becoming more popular in Western countries due to the rise of China. China's extraordinary economic growth and active diplomacy are already attracted Westerners' interest. Westerners want to learn more about Chinese's culture. One of the easier approaches is by learning Xiangqi. Unfortunately, there is always not easy for a Westerner or non-Chinese speaking person to learn Xiangqi by his own. 

This book is designed for the person who is absolutely no knowledge or little knowledge in Xiangqi, and would like to learn it by his own. The structures of the book are well designed. There are divided into 5 main chapters, which are Xiangqi Fundamentals, Xiangqi Basic Kills, Xiangqi Basic Endgame, Xiangqi Basic Midgame and Xiangqi Opening. The sentences uses are simple and easy English. The reader can just easily follows the chapter and learns Xiangqi step by step. 

There are more than 300 diagrams have been placed such that it would be easy to cross reference the moves and the actual situation on the board. At the end of each chapter, it consists of self-test or puzzles to assess the reader's competency level. There are more than 130 puzzles and the answers are provided at the end of the book.

At the end, the reader will be able to appreciate the Chinese culture through Xiangqi.

Enjoy this wonderful game.

Publication Date:
Jan 24 2017
ISBN/EAN13:
9671436218 / 9789671436219
Page Count:
212
Binding Type:
US Trade Paper
Trim Size:
6" x 9"
Language:
English
Color:
Black and White
Related Categories:
Games / Chess / General

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Xiangqi For Absolute Beginners: 
Teach Yourself XIANGQI Step by Step 


Very good book. Anyone interested in Xiangqi (Chinese chess) should get this book. While not just for beginners a person who knows how to play the game might learn a thing or two about checkmate & openings. The book takes the beginner through every thing they need to know to play the game. Chess pieces, chess movement & capture, notation. The end game & all the way to the opening play., The chapter on the movement of the chess pieces is the easiest to understand & follow with the all the diagrams. Much easier then some books I have read on the subject. The each chapter ends with a self test to help the reader to strengthen their knowledge of what they read.
Looking forward to the next book from the author.


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Xiangqi, or Chinese Chess which more Westerners may be acquainted with, is an ancient game with strategy that has been played for at least a thousand years. 

Through the ages, there have been many classics that were written about it, with the earliest publication on the form of Xiangqi that we know today in the late Song dynasty. Many have been lost through the ages, but a handful few have made are still present today. One of theses ancient classics is The Xiangqi Master from the Cave which was estimated to have existed at least over two hundred years ago. 
There are several unique features to this ancient manual. The Chinese name is made up seven Chinese characters, with each character representing a particular opening system being discussed. There are five games per character. The Chinese name of the book, if translated directly would be Invincible after coming out of the Caves. There are not many variations but there are many tactics, strategies and brilliant kills that are demonstrated. Although the level of play may seem simple by today's standards, it is nevertheless an ideal book for the beginner, amateur or even club level Xiangqi player to learn, for the ideas demonstrated form the basics of Xiangqi theory today. 
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Reader Review: Xiangqi For Absolute Beginners: Teach Yourself XIANGQI Step by Step



Reader Review:

Xiangqi For Absolute Beginners: 
Teach Yourself XIANGQI Step by Step 


Very good book. Anyone interested in Xiangqi (Chinese chess) should get this book. While not just for beginners a person who knows how to play the game might learn a thing or two about checkmate & openings. The book takes the beginner through every thing they need to know to play the game. Chess pieces, chess movement & capture, notation. The end game & all the way to the opening play., The chapter on the movement of the chess pieces is the easiest to understand & follow with the all the diagrams. Much easier then some books I have read on the subject. The each chapter ends with a self test to help the reader to strengthen their knowledge of what they read.
Looking forward to the next book from the author.


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Friday, June 9, 2017

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Authored by Ping Loong Wong
XIANGQI Puzzles Four Moves Kill

Train Your Tactical Thinking!

Train your tactical ability and exercise your calculation skills by solving Xiangqi puzzles.

"XIANGQI Puzzles Four Moves Kill" is a book where readers are prompted to find a checkmate or stalemate in four moves. The book consists of 280 puzzles. Each puzzle is uniquely designed with positions that players are likely to encounter on the board. Answers to the puzzles are presented at the end of the book.

Solving puzzles is one of the most effective ways to improve your Xiangqi's skill. For the beginners, simply learning the killing ideas and enjoying the examples will help develop their tactical skills.

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ISBN/EAN13:
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Page Count:
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Binding Type:
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Trim Size:
6" x 9"
Language:
English
Color:
Black and White





Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Mid-game technique with details explanation: Containment

Mid-game technique with details explanation.

Containment is a tactic to control the movement of opponent’s important piece.

Let learn from Puzzle below.
Red to move and win.






Monday, June 5, 2017

#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.

Sunday, June 4, 2017

Zhang Bin Loses to Hong Ping


Zhang Ping Loses to Hong Zhi 

Pawn Opening vs Pawn Opening
2017 TianTian Xiangqi League
3rd June 2017


One of the shortest game, Black resigned at 17th moves.
Again, GM Hong Zhi has demonstrated his aggressive way of attack!



Friday, June 2, 2017

Hong Zhi wins Wu JunQiang

Hong Zhi wins Wu JunQiang

Pawn Opening vs Pawn Opening
2017 TianTian Xiangqi League
27th May 2017


The first 6 moves, both sides are identical.

Black lost his horse in the middle-game and resigned.