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	The leg used to enter the elbow-horse position differs from the leg used to check once there. An advisor on a palace corner can obstruct an approach from that direction, but it cannot occupy the point directly between an established elbow horse and the middle rank of the palace. A chariot or cannon can block that checking leg, although an interposition may expose the defender to another threat.<ref name="ref-25" />		The leg used to enter the elbow-horse position differs from the leg used to check once there. An advisor on a palace corner can obstruct an approach from that direction, but it cannot occupy the point directly between an established elbow horse and the middle rank of the palace. A chariot or cannon can block that checking leg, although an interposition may expose the defender to another threat.<ref name="ref-25" />

	The advanced horse can itself become a target. Xu Yinchuan (<span lang="zh">许银川</span>) trapped Hong Zhi’s (<span lang="zh">洪智</span>) horse in the January 2010 year-end final.<ref name="ref-26">Xiangqi Prince (象棋王子) (8 January 2010). “[https://sports.sina.com.cn/go/2010-01-08/14464780563.shtml Xu Yinchuan wins the opening game of the year-end final]” [<span lang="zh">象棋年终赛大决战首局许银川胜洪智取得赛点</span>]. Sina Sports (新浪体育).</ref> In the 2013 Covered Bridge Cup, Tang Dan (<span lang="zh">唐丹</span>) exchanged a cannon for Zhang Guofeng’s (<span lang="zh">张国凤</span>) attacking horse.<ref name="ref-27">Sina Sports (新浪体育) (19 November 2013). “[https://sports.sina.com.cn/go/2013-11-19/12296892887.shtml Tang Dan wins the Covered Bridge Cup]” [<span lang="zh">廊桥杯落幕唐丹获两月内第四冠张国凤陈青婷亚季军</span>]. Sina Sports (新浪体育).</ref> A report of Zheng Weitong’s game against Wang Tianyi (<span lang="zh">王天一</span>) in the 2018 National Cup criticized Zheng’s rapid horse advance because his other pieces had not developed enough to support it.<ref name="ref-28">Board and Card Games Administrative Center (棋牌运动管理中心) (19 January 2018). “[https://www.sport.gov.cn/qpzx/n5387/c845076/content.html Wang Tianyi wins the National Cup]” [<span lang="zh">象棋：国家杯王天一弈出神之一手勇夺2018开年一大冠</span>]. General Administration of Sport (国家体育总局).</ref>		The advanced horse can itself become a target. Xu Yinchuan (<span lang="zh">许银川</span>) trapped Hong Zhi’s (<span lang="zh">洪智</span>) horse in the January 2010 year-end final.<ref name="ref-26">Xiangqi Prince (象棋王子) (8 January 2010). “[https://sports.sina.com.cn/go/2010-01-08/14464780563.shtml Xu Yinchuan wins the opening game of the year-end final]” [<span lang="zh">象棋年终赛大决战首局许银川胜洪智取得赛点</span>]. Sina Sports (新浪体育).</ref> In the 2013 Covered Bridge Cup, Tang Dan (<span lang="zh">唐丹</span>) exchanged a cannon for Zhang Guofeng’s (<span lang="zh">张国凤</span>) attacking horse.<ref name="ref-27">Sina Sports (新浪体育) (19 November 2013). “[https://sports.sina.com.cn/go/2013-11-19/12296892887.shtml Tang Dan wins the Covered Bridge Cup]” [<span lang="zh">廊桥杯落幕唐丹获两月内第四冠张国凤陈青婷亚季军</span>]. Sina Sports (新浪体育).</ref> A report of Zheng Weitong’s game against [[Wang Tianyi]] (<span lang="zh">王天一</span>) in the 2018 National Cup criticized Zheng’s rapid horse advance because his other pieces had not developed enough to support it.<ref name="ref-28">Board and Card Games Administrative Center (棋牌运动管理中心) (19 January 2018). “[https://www.sport.gov.cn/qpzx/n5387/c845076/content.html Wang Tianyi wins the National Cup]” [<span lang="zh">象棋：国家杯王天一弈出神之一手勇夺2018开年一大冠</span>]. General Administration of Sport (国家体育总局).</ref>

	== Classical compositions and endings ==		== Classical compositions and endings ==

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	The '''elbow horse''' (simplified Chinese: <span lang="zh-Hans">卧槽马</span>; traditional Chinese: <span lang="zh-Hant">臥槽馬</span>; pinyin: ''wò cáo mǎ'') is an attacking horse placement in xiangqi. In its modern form, the horse stands just outside the opposing palace, one point in front of either original elephant position. It can check the general on the central point of the back rank and cooperate with other pieces to restrict escape, win material, or deliver checkmate. Jim Png Hau Cheng describes it as one of xiangqi’s most important attacking positions.<ref name="ref-1">Jim Png Hau Cheng. ''A Beginner’s Companion to Xiangqi''. “Elbow Horse Attack/Checkmate”, pp. 91–93.</ref>		The '''elbow horse''' (simplified Chinese: <span lang="zh-Hans">卧槽马</span>; traditional Chinese: <span lang="zh-Hant">臥槽馬</span>; pinyin: ''wò cáo mǎ'') is an attacking horse placement in xiangqi. In its modern form, the horse stands just outside the opposing palace, one point in front of either original elephant position. It can check the general on the central point of the back rank and cooperate with other pieces to restrict escape, win material, or deliver checkmate. Jim Png Hau Cheng describes it as one of xiangqi’s most important attacking positions.<ref name="ref-1">Jim Png Hau Cheng. ''A Beginner’s Companion to Xiangqi''. “Elbow Horse Attack/Checkmate”, pp. 91–93.</ref>

	An older use of the name places the horse one file farther toward the edge of the board, in front of an original horse position. This usage appears in the opening literature, including ''Secrets Inside the Orange'' (<span lang="zh">橘中秘</span>, 1632). This older location is the position of the golden hooked horse (<span lang="zh">金钩马</span>).<ref name="ref-2">Jim Png Hau Cheng (2017). ''A Lexicon of Xiangqi/Chinese Chess Terms in English''. Taipei: Jim Png Hau Cheng. “Elbow Files”, “Elbow Horse”, and “Elbow Horse Checkmate”, pp. 190–191. ISBN 978-957-43-4707-0.</ref>		An older use of the name places the horse one file farther toward the edge of the board, in front of an original horse position. This usage appears in the opening literature, including ''[[Secrets Inside the Orange]]'' (<span lang="zh">橘中秘</span>, 1632). This older location is the position of the golden hooked horse (<span lang="zh">金钩马</span>).<ref name="ref-2">Jim Png Hau Cheng (2017). ''A Lexicon of Xiangqi/Chinese Chess Terms in English''. Taipei: Jim Png Hau Cheng. “Elbow Files”, “Elbow Horse”, and “Elbow Horse Checkmate”, pp. 190–191. ISBN 978-957-43-4707-0.</ref>

	The motif appears in classical compositions, instructional literature, and tournament play. It also occurs in xiangqi proverbs and personal recollections, and has been used figuratively in sports writing and television drama to describe a threatening or concealed force.		The motif appears in classical compositions, instructional literature, and tournament play. It also occurs in xiangqi proverbs and personal recollections, and has been used figuratively in sports writing and television drama to describe a threatening or concealed force.
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	''Elegant Pastime'' (<span lang="zh">适情雅趣</span>), a collection associated with 1570, contains compositions using the modern elbow-horse position. Xu Zhi (<span lang="zh">徐芝</span>) is credited as its compiler and Chen Xueli (<span lang="zh">陈学礼</span>) as its editor. In “Lowering the Reins to Rescue the Lord” and “Building a Bridge upon Meeting Water”, the horse’s early check initiates a longer combination in which it later takes on a different role.<ref name="ref-7">Wu Qiangsheng (伍强胜); reviewed by Chen Xiaokun (陈孝坤) and Zhu Hezhou (朱鹤洲) (2022). ''[https://www.wxf-xiangqi.org/images/hangzhou-chess/2022_40_wu_qiangsheng_.pdf Record of Modern and Contemporary Xiangqi Problem Composers]'' [<span lang="zh">近现代象棋排局名家录</span>]. Hangzhou xiangqi research collection (杭州象棋研究文集), hosted by World Xiangqi Federation (世界象棋联合会). pp. 4–5.</ref><ref name="ref-8">Xu Zhi (徐芝), compiler; Chen Xueli (陈学礼), associated editor (1570). ''[https://www.xiangqiqipu.com/Category/View-7435.html Elegant Pastime]'' [<span lang="zh">适情雅趣</span>]. Chinese Xiangqi Game Record Network (中国象棋棋谱网). problems 24 and 45; problem 24, annotations at plies 21, 33 and 45; problem 45, final annotation; problem 45; problem 24; problem 24, plies 45–47; problem 45, final annotation; problem 14. Digital transcription. [https://www.xiangqiqipu.com/Category/View-7435.html Problem 14] · [https://www.xiangqiqipu.com/Category/View-7409.html Problem 24] · [https://www.xiangqiqipu.com/Category/List-103-2.html Collection index] · [https://www.xiangqiqipu.com/Category/View-7362.html Problem 45]</ref>		''Elegant Pastime'' (<span lang="zh">适情雅趣</span>), a collection associated with 1570, contains compositions using the modern elbow-horse position. Xu Zhi (<span lang="zh">徐芝</span>) is credited as its compiler and Chen Xueli (<span lang="zh">陈学礼</span>) as its editor. In “Lowering the Reins to Rescue the Lord” and “Building a Bridge upon Meeting Water”, the horse’s early check initiates a longer combination in which it later takes on a different role.<ref name="ref-7">Wu Qiangsheng (伍强胜); reviewed by Chen Xiaokun (陈孝坤) and Zhu Hezhou (朱鹤洲) (2022). ''[https://www.wxf-xiangqi.org/images/hangzhou-chess/2022_40_wu_qiangsheng_.pdf Record of Modern and Contemporary Xiangqi Problem Composers]'' [<span lang="zh">近现代象棋排局名家录</span>]. Hangzhou xiangqi research collection (杭州象棋研究文集), hosted by World Xiangqi Federation (世界象棋联合会). pp. 4–5.</ref><ref name="ref-8">Xu Zhi (徐芝), compiler; Chen Xueli (陈学礼), associated editor (1570). ''[https://www.xiangqiqipu.com/Category/View-7435.html Elegant Pastime]'' [<span lang="zh">适情雅趣</span>]. Chinese Xiangqi Game Record Network (中国象棋棋谱网). problems 24 and 45; problem 24, annotations at plies 21, 33 and 45; problem 45, final annotation; problem 45; problem 24; problem 24, plies 45–47; problem 45, final annotation; problem 14. Digital transcription. [https://www.xiangqiqipu.com/Category/View-7435.html Problem 14] · [https://www.xiangqiqipu.com/Category/View-7409.html Problem 24] · [https://www.xiangqiqipu.com/Category/List-103-2.html Collection index] · [https://www.xiangqiqipu.com/Category/View-7362.html Problem 45]</ref>

	Zhu Jinzhen’s (<span lang="zh">朱晋桢</span>) ''Secrets Inside the Orange'' preserves the older meaning in a line headed “Same-direction cannons, upright chariot, elbow horse” (<span lang="zh">顺炮直车卧槽马</span>). Black’s horse advances to the point in front of Red’s original horse position, then withdraws to a palace corner with check. The horse occupies a different file from the modern elbow horse.<ref name="ref-9">Zhu Jinzhen (朱晋桢) (1632). ''[https://xiangqiqipu.com/Category/View-7902.html Secrets Inside the Orange]'' [<span lang="zh">橘中秘</span>]. Dongping Xiangqi (东萍象棋网); Chinese Xiangqi Game Record Network (中国象棋棋谱网). 1632 preface; yielding-first-move game 7; yielding-first-move game 7. Digital transcription. [https://xiangqiqipu.com/Category/View-7902.html Game 7] · [https://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/share/xiangqigupu/juzhongmi/ Preface and text]</ref>		Zhu Jinzhen’s (<span lang="zh">朱晋桢</span>) ''[[Secrets Inside the Orange]]'' preserves the older meaning in a line headed “Same-direction cannons, upright chariot, elbow horse” (<span lang="zh">顺炮直车卧槽马</span>). Black’s horse advances to the point in front of Red’s original horse position, then withdraws to a palace corner with check. The horse occupies a different file from the modern elbow horse.<ref name="ref-9">Zhu Jinzhen (朱晋桢) (1632). ''[https://xiangqiqipu.com/Category/View-7902.html Secrets Inside the Orange]'' [<span lang="zh">橘中秘</span>]. Dongping Xiangqi (东萍象棋网); Chinese Xiangqi Game Record Network (中国象棋棋谱网). 1632 preface; yielding-first-move game 7; yielding-first-move game 7. Digital transcription. [https://xiangqiqipu.com/Category/View-7902.html Game 7] · [https://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/share/xiangqigupu/juzhongmi/ Preface and text]</ref>

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	In ''Secrets Inside the Orange'', 8... h3+2 establishes the older elbow-horse position. The later 10... h2-4 gives check from a palace corner.<ref name="ref-9" />		In ''[[Secrets Inside the Orange]]'', 8... h3+2 establishes the older elbow-horse position. The later 10... h2-4 gives check from a palace corner.<ref name="ref-9" />

	The older placement also appears in a free-hand-cannon line (<span lang="zh">信手炮</span>) attributed to ''Unbeatable Upon Leaving the Cave'' (<span lang="zh">自出洞来无敌手</span>). Red’s horse reaches the point in front of Black’s original horse position, later gives check from a palace corner, and finally serves as a cannon screen.<ref name="ref-10">Ourgame editorial archive (联众) (10 April 2003). “[https://www.ourgame.com/news/db/52/51159.html Detailed xiangqi terminology: free-hand cannon]” [<span lang="zh">象棋术语精解：信手炮</span>]. Ourgame (联众). illustrative score.</ref>		The older placement also appears in a free-hand-cannon line (<span lang="zh">信手炮</span>) attributed to ''Unbeatable Upon Leaving the Cave'' (<span lang="zh">自出洞来无敌手</span>). Red’s horse reaches the point in front of Black’s original horse position, later gives check from a palace corner, and finally serves as a cannon screen.<ref name="ref-10">Ourgame editorial archive (联众) (10 April 2003). “[https://www.ourgame.com/news/db/52/51159.html Detailed xiangqi terminology: free-hand cannon]” [<span lang="zh">象棋术语精解：信手炮</span>]. Ourgame (联众). illustrative score.</ref>
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