The higher number wins
Capture the Major (4) and keep your Colonel (5) alive.
Moves left 1 / 1
- ○ Take out the enemy Major 4 C7
- ◇ Keep the Colonel 5 safe
Tap one of your pieces, then tap where it should go.
The opponent stays put
Only your pieces move in this problem. Enemy pieces stay where they are, and combat works just like in a real game.
Solution notes
The higher number wins
Capture the Major (4) and keep your Colonel (5) alive.
| Side | Piece | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Your side | Colonel 5 | A7 |
| Opponent's side | Major 4 | C7 |
Move sequence
One worked solution; other legal solutions may also work.
- Colonel 5: A7 → C7 · Captures: Major 4
Why this works
5 beats 4. The winning piece ends up on the spot where the enemy stood.
Trading equal ranks
Take out the enemy Major (4) with your Major (4). It's fine if both are removed.
| Side | Piece | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Your side | Major 4 | A7 |
| Opponent's side | Major 4 | C7 |
Move sequence
One worked solution; other legal solutions may also work.
- Major 4: A7 → C7 · Captures: Major 4 · Removed
Why this works
Equal ranks remove each other. A trade can also open up a path.
Before you attack
What happens if your Lieutenant (2) attacks the Major General (7)?
Only the Lieutenant is removed
Only the attacking Lieutenant is removed, and the Major General stays. If you know the ranks, you can avoid bad fights.