Teng Nuo Tactic

In Xiang Qi game, there will be some pieces (own pieces) which are in bad positions. For example, blocking the passageways of another pieces, 'blocking horse leg', 'blocking elephant eye' or blocking the passageway of the king. In the nutshell, this piece minimize the effective of the other pieces. In this case, by using check, threaten to mate, sacrifice or attack tactic, the dummy piece can be moved away without losing any tempo. This kind of tactic is called 'teng nuo'.