Anti-Palace Horse (Fan Gong Ma)
炮8平6，马8进7，马2进3
A fortified defence to Central Cannon: Black plants a "counter-cannon" at the palace mouth and wraps both horses around it — solid and hard to break.
Strategic Ideas
Anti-Palace Horse (also called 夹炮屏风) trades early activity for a bullet-proof structure. It neutralises Central Cannon's attack and excels in manoeuvring battles.
Common Replies
FAQ
- Why is it "anti-palace"?
- Black's cannon sits opposite the palace mouth while the two horses guard it — a reversed, mirrored Screen Horses.