XIANGQI ENDGAMES · MATE PRACTICE

Chariot + Soldier Mate in three · Puzzle 01

A forced three-move mate with Chariot + Soldier

This is a Red-to-move xiangqi endgame: Chariot + Soldier attack continuously and must force mate within three moves against Elephant. Tap a piece on the board to start; the rules engine validates every move.

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Chariot + Soldier mate-in-three xiangqi endgame board
Board position

Position and objective

Red material: Chariot + Soldier. Black defenders: Elephant.

Mate the black general within the move limit. Red moves first and the AI answers for Black, with every move validated as it is played.

The black general starts on f9. Trace Red's g3-g9 move on the diagram before checking Black's reply.

How the mate works

Verified line: Red g3-g9 (車三进六), Black f9-f8 (將6进1), after the intervening moves Red g9-f9 (車三平四) mates. This is one legal continuation of the validated solution.

The shortest mate takes three moves. The complete move list is on this page — try to find it yourself first.

The first move is the key to the forced mate. Black may have other legal replies; the line below shows one verified continuation.

Full move list

Moves alternate Red and Black, exactly as published in the solution.

  1. 1. g3-g9 f9-f8 (車三进六 將6进1)
  2. 2. f6-f7 f8-f7 (兵四进一 將6进1)
  3. 3. g9-f9 (車三平四)

Difficulty and help

Use Hint when you are stuck, or Undo to take a move back.

A wrong move does not end the game — restart the same position and try again.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many moves is this mate?

It is a forced mate in three moves with Chariot + Soldier, Red to move.

Can I retry after a wrong move?

Yes. Restart the same position, or use Undo to step back during the game.

Do I need an account?

No. Endgame practice starts instantly as a guest; an account only syncs records, growth, and achievements.

Does it work on phones?

Yes, the board supports touch input and responsive layouts.

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Rules and references

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