← River Patrol Cannon (Xun He Pao)
River Patrol Cannon (Xun He Pao) vs Screen Horses
A gentle Central Cannon setup where the left cannon advances just to the river, ready to defend or exchange. Great for beginners who want a safe, flexible start.
Screen Horses: Black's Reply
Black answers 马8进7 + 马2进3.
Strategic Context
River Patrol Cannon trades early aggression for control of the river line, making it easy to steer into many transpositions.