← Cannon Behind Soldier (Zu Di Pao)
Cannon Behind Soldier (Zu Di Pao) vs Horse Opening
The standard, sharp reply to Adjacent Soldier. Black immediately aims a cannon at the base of Red's advanced soldier, fighting for the centre early.
Horse Opening: Black's Reply
Red plays 马八进七 to develop calmly.
Strategic Context
Cannon Behind Soldier contests the centre the moment Red commits a soldier. It is the most theory-heavy counter to Adjacent Soldier and leads to rich, fighting positions.