Is Cross Cannons good for beginners?

It is exciting but tactically demanding. Beginners may prefer the safer Screen Horses before trying it.

Cross Cannons (Lie Pao)

炮二平五，炮2平5

Black answers Central Cannon with a cannon on the opposite file. The cannons face off diagonally, producing immediate tension and wild, tactical games.

Strategic Ideas

Cross Cannons is for players who enjoy imbalance and tactics. Because the position is asymmetric from move two, both sides race to develop chariots and strike first.

Common Replies

Quick Chariot

Both sides rush chariots out to seize the open files.

FAQ

Is Cross Cannons good for beginners?: It is exciting but tactically demanding. Beginners may prefer the safer Screen Horses before trying it.

Related Openings

Central Cannon 炮二平五 Identical Cannons (Shun Pao) 炮二平五，炮8平5 Cross Palace Cannon (Guo Gong Pao) 炮二平六 Corner Cannon (Shi Jiao Pao) 炮二平四

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