Red P7+1 is a mistake. Red should develop his main piece example C2=5.

3. ………… H2+4 4. P7=6 R1=3 5. E7+5 R3+8

Diagram 256- As seen on board, Red has moved his pawn too often and caused
delay of development of other main pieces. The movement of Red's pawn is like a
blind dog, without any direction. Red’s chariots, horses and cannons still remain on
initial position. Whereby, Black has developed chariot and horse. Black’s right
chariot also stays on a strategic position. Black is in upper hand.

Rapid Mobilization of Chariot Is The Key

Chariot is the most powerful piece on board. A player should develop his chariots as
soon as possible. During development, a chariot should place on a strategic position
where it could control as many as intersection points as possible. Usually, a filed
chariot is more effective than a ranked chariot.

Below example shows the consequence of late development of chariot.

Diagram 257 Diagram 258

1. C2=5 H8+7 2. H2+3 R9=8 3. P3+1 P3+1 4. C8=6 H2+3

5. H8+9 R1=2

Diagram 257- Black has successfully developed both of his chariots.

6. R9+1 C2+6 7. R1=2 C8+6 8. R9-1 H3+4

Diagram 258- As seen, Red's both chariots are hard to develop. Black has gained
initiative.
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