Challenge: Xiangqi: Red's Strategic Capture of Black in 'Empty Cannon' Formation - Xiangqi Setup - Can you solve it?

A rare chess position where the Red Cannon on file 5 and the Red Chariot on file 6 both expose their fourth rank, forming a dangerous 'empty cannon' formation. The Red Pawns on files 5 and 2, ranks 10 and 9, create a solid defensive triangle. The Black Cannons on files 5 and 7, rank 3, along with the Black Horse on file 6, rank 3, form a 'double cannon' threat, threatening to breach Red's defenses.

Challenge: Xiangqi: Red's Strategic Capture of Black in 'Empty Cannon' Formation - Xiangqi Setup - Can you solve it?

Challenge: Xiangqi: Red's Strategic Capture of Black in 'Empty Cannon' Formation - Xiangqi Setup - Can you solve it?

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