Block Tactic

Sacrificing pieces to block the passageway of the king, the elephant's eye and the relationship between elephants. This tactic is called 'block'. This is the common tactic of Xiang Qi and it can cause many kid of smothered checkmate. Imagine a position that both side have equalize materials and assume Black is missing an assistance and it is in passive condition and Black horse is having triple attack. At the same time, his cannons and chariot are having great attack. Look like red is in danger! However, Red can win the imagined game by just simply using 'block' tactic.