Cross Cannons (Lie Pao) vs Quick Chariot
Black answers Central Cannon with a cannon on the opposite file. The cannons face off diagonally, producing immediate tension and wild, tactical games.
Quick Chariot: Black's Reply
Both sides rush chariots out to seize the open files.
Strategic Context
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.