← Anti-Palace Horse (Fan Gong Ma)
Anti-Palace Horse (Fan Gong Ma) vs Central Cannon
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.
Central Cannon: Black's Reply
Red's 炮二平五 is the trigger.
Strategic Context
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.