The Three-Two
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While we have the one-two pass in soccer, this game has a three-two winning sequence. Black maintains control of three central files with rooks and cannons and finally drives the enemy king to a file and meet its demise. Black to move from this position:
1. ...E5+3 driving the rook away and maintain the central location of his cannon.
2. R8-1 C5-2 3. R4+2 R8=5 check
4. K5=4 C5=6 check 5. R4=3 R4+6
6. R8+5 check A5-4 7. H7-8 R4=6 mate.