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    The document introduces common openings in Xiangqi, dividing them into central cannon openings where Red moves its cannon to C5 on the first move, and non-central cannon openings like pawn, elephant, or horse openings. It states that non-central cannon openings require more overall Xiangqi knowledge from both players as Black has more options to respond. The document also provides details about two variations of the same direction cannon opening where Black responds to the central cannon with its own cannon.

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    The document introduces common openings in Xiangqi, dividing them into central cannon openings where Red moves its cannon to C5 on the first move, and non-central cannon openings like pawn, elephant, or horse openings. It states that non-central cannon openings require more overall Xiangqi knowledge from both players as Black has more options to respond. The document also provides details about two variations of the same direction cannon opening where Black responds to the central cannon with its own cannon.

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    Introduction of Common Xiangqi Openings: Same Direction Cannons

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    Introduction of Common Xiangqi Openings

    Xiangqi Opening is divided into two main categories, i.e. Central Cannon Opening
    and non-Central Cannon Opening. Red first move C2=5 is called Central Cannon.
    Usually, Black will respond with Same Direction Cannon, Opposite Direction
    Cannon, Sandwiched Horses Defense and Single Horse Defense. Non-Central
    Cannon Opening are mainly Pawn Opening P7+1, Elephant Opening E3+5, Horse
    Opening H2+3.

    Non-Central Cannon Opening is consider a “wide-deeper-knowledge” opening.


    Player is required to have more Xiangqi knowledge if compared with Central
    Cannon Opening. Due to same reasons, Black has more options to respond to
    non-Central Cannon Openings.

    There is no best opening, it is always depends on player’s style, strategic and level of
    competency.

    Same Direction Cannons


    In this opening variation, Red uses central cannon and Black responds with same
    direction cannon. There are two main variations, differentiate by filed chariot or
    ranked chariot.

    Same Direction Cannons Filed Chariot vs Ranked Chariot

    Diagram 275 Diagram 276

    1. C2=5 C8=5
    186

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