New Tactics in the Doupao Layout

Author: Li Ji / et al.
Editor-in-Chief: Pan Jianlin / et al.
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Publish Date: 1999-04-01
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Fragment: Chapter: Straight-Cannon Opening Against Horizontal-Car Opening
The Straight-Cannon Opening Against Horizontal-Car Opening is an ancient formation that has been developed and renewed by modern players. For hundreds of years, it has remained popular, constantly evolving with new variations. It is one of the most commonly used tactical opening types in practical chess matches and also one of the trendsetting openings. The characteristics of this opening are complex variations, intense tension, and strong offensive and defensive capabilities. Both sides have many opportunities to win, demonstrating strong vitality and development prospects. Therefore, it is deeply loved and frequently used by numerous players. This chapter, "Straight-Cannon Opening Against Horizontal-Car Opening," is a direct attack tactic for the first-move cannon player. It primarily employs the straight car to cross the river, patrol the river, or ride the river for offensive and defensive transitions, actively supporting the development of the left-wing infantry, cavalry, and other pieces to organize a first-move offensive. This chapter focuses on explaining various common opening formations where the straight car attacks the horizontal car, detailing the development and innovative changes of this opening in different periods. The basic formation of the Straight-Cannon Opening Against Horizontal-Car Opening is as follows:
1. Cannon 2-5, Cannon 8-5
2. Horse 2-3, Horse 8-7
3. Car 1-2, Car 9-1
As shown in the diagram, the formation has established the basic pattern of the "Straight-Cannon Opening Against Horizontal-Car Opening." This chapter will describe the various typical attacking styles of the first-move cannon player in 6 sections. Section is the old-style formation, Sections 2 and 3 are the modern formations, and Sections 4, 5, and 6 are the contemporary formations.
Section : Red's Rapid Crossing River Car—Direct Attack Type
Game 1: Red Car Eats Pawn, Pressing Horse
1. Cannon 2-5, Cannon 8-5
2. Horse 2-3, Horse 8-7
3. Car 1-2, Car 9-1
4. Car 2-6, Pawn 3-1
Advancing the 3-pawn to open the way for the right horse, preparing to develop into the "Heavenly Horse Soaring" variation. It is a retaliatory move against Red's rapid crossing river car and was very popular in the 1950s.
5. Car 2-3, Horse 2-3
6. Horse 8-9