Opening game is the beginning state of the game .Its main jobs are involving each pieces into the battle ,making co-operation among the pieces ,putting the pieces into good positions ,organizing a strong armed force and gaining the initiative .At the same time ,it will prevent the effective of the opponent's pieces .The aim of doing this is to push the opening game into the middle game and create advantageous condition for middle game .

Opening game is referring to the first 8Th. - 12Th. moves of the game .Normally ,the pieces of both sides are moving out ,having their formations and preparing to move into middle game .

Opening is the basic of the whole game .It will give a direct effective to middle game ,or even the outcome of the game . So ,from the beginning of the first step ,a player should have a strong determination ,a clear aim ,plan and flexibility strategy and tactics .

Each of the moves in the opening game should base on the theory of the opening .However ,an excellent player should always act according to circumstances and doesn't stick to the theory .

To make the discussion of the opening game easier ,I will discuss "The Divisions of Xiang Qi Board " ,"The Basic Theory of Opening Games " and "Examples " .    

                  Black
  1  ---------------------------------  10 base
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  2  ---------------------------------  9  throat rank
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  3  ---------------------------------  8  cannon rank
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  4  ---------------------------------  7  pawn rank
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  5  ---------------------------------  6  river bank
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  6  ---------------------------------  5  river bank
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  7  ---------------------------------  4  pawn rank
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  8  ---------------------------------  3  cannon rank
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  9  ---------------------------------  2  throat rank
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  10 ---------------------------------  1  base
     9   8   7   6   5   4   3   2   1
                    Red

files 1 ,9	=edge files
files 2 ,3 ,7 ,8	=elbow files
files 4 ,6	=armpit files
files 5	=central file

 

File Name	Description
central file	This file has direct effect to the safety of the king .The player should strengthen the defense of this file .
armpit files	The files which can control the " king door " are very important .The player should gain the files as fast as possible .
elbow files	The passageways of the pieces .The player should keep it smoothly .
edge files	The files that can attack the elbow files .It also has pin downed effect to central and armpit files .

 

Rank Name	Description
base	It is the place for king .The player should strengthen its defense and prevent the attack from chariots and cannons .
throat ranks	Most checkmates happen here .The player should strengthen its defense too .
cannon ranks	The player places cannons ,horses and elephants here to combine as an strong army force .
pawn ranks	They are the the important ranks .Both sides should try their best to gain it .
river banks	The end lines of both sides formations .Usually ,chariots are placed here to patrol .

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