How is it different from Central Cannon?

Central Cannon hits the centre directly and aggressively; Cross Palace Cannon stays oblique and flexible, avoiding immediate confrontation.

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Cross Palace Cannon (Guo Gong Pao)

炮二平六

Red shifts a cannon across the palace mouth to file 6. A flexible, slightly quiet opening that prepares horse development on both wings.

Strategic Ideas

Cross Palace Cannon keeps the centre loosely controlled and is easy to steer into either attack or defence. A good choice for players who dislike forced lines.

Common Replies

Horse development

Red follows with 马二进三 and 马八进七 for balanced knights.

FAQ

How is it different from Central Cannon?: Central Cannon hits the centre directly and aggressively; Cross Palace Cannon stays oblique and flexible, avoiding immediate confrontation.

Related Openings

Central Cannon 炮二平五 Identical Cannons (Shun Pao) 炮二平五，炮8平5 Cross Cannons (Lie Pao) 炮二平五，炮2平5 Corner Cannon (Shi Jiao Pao) 炮二平四

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