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The black king is already highly exposed. How can red ( to move )inflict further damage? 

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1.  R7=6+  K4=5

2.  R6+1 (threatening H4+3 mate )  A6+5 ( only move )

3.  R6=5+  K5=4 (  3. …K5=6  4. H4+6 with the Arabian mate next )

4.  H4+6 ( threatening a mate in one again with the  horse )      

            R9=2 ( forced)

5.  H6+8+ ( anyway )  R2-5(xH)

 

6.  R5=8 winning the chariot by force

LM_player
Ooo Chinese chess.
LM_player
Solved!