Don’t Use the Cannon to Shoot Mosquitos in Chinese Chess | Xiangqi beginner mistakes

Ready to learn more about Xiangqi? This tutorial video reveals a common beginner-level opening mistake in Xiangqi and shows you how to avoid it. Coach David explains why it's not always wise to go straight for the soldiers in the opening, and that you should focus on developing your strong pieces to initiate a killer offense. He also shares the purpose of the central cannon and demonstrates the threat of the headhunter cannon with a real-game example.
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0:00 Introduction
0:42 Comparison of Xiangqi and Chess initial positions
1:26 The problems of placing the cannon on the 3rd or 7th file at the beginning
3:00 Importance of developing major pieces in Xiangqi
3:46 The Central Cannon Opening and its strategic significance
4:08 The Headhunter Cannon and its potential tactical combos
4:38 An illustrative game demonstrating the formidable power of the Headhunter Cannon
6:30 Alternative responses to the Central Cannon Opening besides protecting the central soldier
7:05 Explanation of why Red attacking the central soldier is a mistake
8:20 Common mistake: Riverbank Cannon attack in the opening
8:55 Proper usage of the Cannon in the opening
10:11 Additional functions of the Cannon in the opening
10:36 Conclusion
Content: Coach David
Video Editing: Hiu T
Xiangqi terms translation: Jim Png

[@bolieve603]

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[@arshdhillon4934]

agreed

[@kishascape]

It’s also made the game more accessible to everyone.

[@mariebcfhs9491]

5:48
the general staring into the barrel of the superfiring cannons be like
*chuckles* I'm in danger

[@Mika-qv4dn]

I love that you upload more frequently now, i hope Chinese chess gets more attention from now on

[@XiangqiChineseChess]

Thanks!

[@kishascape]

I like that phrase, I can hear you saying it in my head when I’m thinking cannon moves and see a soldier 😅

[@XiangqiChineseChess]

Glad to hear that

[@AthanasiosJapan]

Excellent video, very educative and also very entertaining!

[@gingeral253]

7:05 I finally found the explanation. Thank you I’ve been wondering quite a while and I couldn’t find the explanation.

[@arshdhillon4934]

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[@SandeProHiQu]

Great video

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Thanks!

[@josephoyek6574]

Please make more videos on unorthodox openings

[@tonyhuang431]

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[@XiangqiChineseChess]

David: Thanks for your comments. Will add this to my list of content

[@flyduster80]

Thank you!!

[@XiangqiChineseChess]

You're welcome!

[@capt.JohnSilver]

Благодарю за видео. Очень интересно и познавательно. Там, где живу я, нет никакой информации по сянци. А твои уроки очень поучительны. 👍

[@XiangqiChineseChess]

Thanks a lot!

[@vonkrass]

Hello, how do i join the online tournament you guys are organizing

[@XiangqiChineseChess]

Thanks for your question!
You can check this out: www.xiangqi.com/help/tournament

[@vonkrass]

@@XiangqiChineseChess thanks

[@Nelly.Ramirez]

Wow cool I thought it was good idea use canon that way xD oh my goshhh

[@XiangqiChineseChess]

Now you know how to use it better!

[@jerrychoo3488]

david kwan 😛