Left River Cannon (Zuo Pao Feng Che)
马8进7，马2进3，炮8进4
The classic Screen Horses counter to Central Cannon: Black builds the horse wall, then a left cannon jumps to the river to pin Red's chariot on file 2.
Strategic Ideas
Left River Cannon combines a solid horse defence with active harassment. It is one of the most respected replies to Central Cannon.
Common Replies
FAQ
- What does "seal the chariot" mean?
- The river cannon attacks the square in front of Red's chariot, discouraging it from advancing and gaining a tempo.