The Red Chariot advances straight to the Black General on File 7, while the Red Horses on Files 4 and 8, Row 6, form a pincer attack on File 5, Row 6. The Red Cannon on File 3, Row 8 fires an empty cannon shot, with the pawns on Files 2 and 7, Row 8 blocking the Black Chariot. The Black General on File 4, Row 9 is under heavy pressure and must defend carefully.