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Listing 3.8.1 : Block
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 .

According to the board ,both side have equalize materials .However ,black is missing a assistance and it is in passive condition .

Black horse is having triple attack .At the same time ,double cannons and chariot are having great attack .Look like red is in danger !However ,red can win this game by just simply using 'block' tactic .

Now ,black has two choices .However ,black cannot escape from being checkmated
( First Choice )
( Second Choice )
Red uses block tactic in both example .
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