Listing
4.2 : The Basic Theory of Opening Games
In listing 4.1 ,I have
mentioned about the main jobs of the opening games 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 .To achieve this goal ,both player should obey the basic
theory of opening games .The theory of opening can be divided into five
categories
1 . involving
the pieces into the battle as fast as possible
Playing Xiang Qi is somewhat similar to fighting
in the war .A player should move most of his pieces into the battle so
that it will maximize the powers of the the pieces .A player must avoid
from moving a same piece upward and backward repeatedly .This will somehow
slow down the speed of your army .
2 . gain
strategic positions ,keep the passageways smooth
In the beginning of opening ,both players
take turn to move their pieces .Both have equally chances .However ,due
to the different of the pieces' positions ,the player who gains a better
position of his pieces will control the game .So ,in the process of the
opening ,a player should try his best to gain most of the strategic positions
.he should also keep the passageways of pieces smooth so that most of the
pieces can be activated .
For example ,filed chariot can gain
the opponent's pawn rank ,or river bank .For ranked chariot ,it can gain
both armpit files and control the "king door " .If there is a need ,the
ranked chariot can block the opponent's elephant-eye .
For the horses ,the pawns which are in
front of the horses should be pushed up to keep the passageways of the
knights smooth .
3 . co-operation
among the pieces
While involving the pieces into the
battle ,a player should make sure that the pieces are giving support to
each others .The pieces should work co-operative ,organize an army force
that can attack and defense .Also ,don't ever let the pieces work individually
.On the other hand ,the power pieces on left hand side and the pieces on
right hand must be balanced .Never let the pieces on one side out of attack
and leave the pieces on the other side do nothing .
4 . the
safety of king
No matter how may pieces
that are controlled by a player .Once his king has been captured ,he loses
his game .The safety of the king is the main point of whole game .Besides
pushing the pieces into good positions and gaining the initiative ,a player
should realize the attack target of his opponent .The safety of the king
must always be considered .
5 . flexible
and creative
An excellent player
can always act according to the situation of the board .He will not follow
exactly what is said by the theory .Also ,he is also creative enough
to make new changes on his openings .Only by making changes on the
style of playing ,a player can give a shock to his opponent and gains a
victory .
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