Challenge: Black General Facing the Red: "The Secret Tactics of Defense When Red Attacks Straight at the General - The 'Empty Cannon Opening' Strategy" - Can you solve it?

In this **9/10** chess position, the Red side, with the **Horse on 3rd rank attacking the 5th rank** and the **Chariot on 7th rank piercing through the 6th rank**, has exerted immense pressure on Black's defensive formation. However, with the **Cannon on 1st rank being empty**, the **Pawn on 5th rank blocking the flank**, and a sophisticated 'pinning' tactic, Black can still neutralize the threat by **utilizing surprise factor and counterattacking with two Horses**. The article analyzes each move made by Red (who moves first), Black's resilient defense, and the secret to transitioning from defense to attack when the opportunity arises. Learn how to 'sit like a stone' but strike like the wind when the time is right!