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Weekly Challenge 95: Long Range Cannon

Weekly Challenge 95: Long Range Cannon

Win a game of Xiangqi vs @PS-Greedy-Two-Move with a Cannon delivering checkmate whilst having the most squares between the King and the Cannon.

Adjudication Criteria:
1. Most squares between the opponent's King and your mating Cannon
2. Fewest Moves (plies)
3. Earliest Entry
Closing Date: Monday 3rd February 1200 UTC+0

This week's challenge ties in with the Xiangqi MSO tournament which takes place this Saturday: playstrategy.org/swiss/KWQjYi4Y

@shinuito: Does this one count in 33 moves?

Of course, because your cannon checked, and checked from the farthest frame possible.

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@AOT13

The idea is to do the mate using the Cannon.

The longer the distance between the Cannon and the king the better.

Reconnecting