← Adjacent Soldier (Xian Ren Zhi Lu)
Adjacent Soldier (Xian Ren Zhi Lu) vs Mirror Soldier
Red advances a soldier before committing any major piece — "the immortal points the way". A flexible, modern opening that keeps options open and tests Black's plan.
Mirror Soldier: Black's Reply
Black pushes 卒7进1, keeping the position symmetric.
Strategic Context
Adjacent Soldier delays structure to gather information. After Black responds, Red can transpose into Central Cannon, Horse Opening, or Flying Elephant depending on the situation.