Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) Opening Tabia and their Principles:
Pawn Opening vs. Thundering Cannon Defense
The Pawn opening system is the second most popular opening after the Central Cannon. And the most popular counter for the Pawn Opening is the Thundering Cannon Defense. In this series, the basics are examined as Master Yan Wenqing and Grandmaster Zhang Qiang share their insights for this opening system.
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Opening Tabia and their Principles (2017 edition): https://amzn.to/3tfnFE2
Dubious Positions and How to Attack Them (2017 edition): https://amzn.to/3ZBq1cg
Deception and Countermeasures in the Xiangqi Opening (2017 edition): https://amzn.to/45cqTFA
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