Elegant Pastime Manual, Vol. 5: 90 classical compositions

Volume 5 (卷五) of 適情雅趣, a Ming-dynasty manual of xiangqi endgame compositions. 90 of the volume's 90 problems, each rooted at its own diagram with the book's solution as the mainline, every line replayed move by move through the Mistboard rules kernel. Titles are English renderings of the original four-character names, which are kept alongside. Records come from dpxq.com and are credited on each composition. The book prints variations beside many of its solutions; only the mainline is included here. That replay proves the moves are legal, not that the manual was copied faithfully: this text has a single source, and a solution recorded short would still replay cleanly. The compositions are several centuries old and long out of copyright.

90 chapters

1. 377. Raising the Altar to Appoint the Marshal9 moves

   筑坛拜帅 — "Raising the Altar to Appoint the Marshal" Problem 377 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43094.html

2. 378. Zhuge Leaves His Cottage5 moves

   诸葛出庐 — "Zhuge Leaves His Cottage" Problem 378 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43095.html

3. 379. Two Horses Chase the Wind19 moves

   二马追风 — "Two Horses Chase the Wind" Problem 379 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43096.html

4. 380. Retreat, but Nowhere to Return3 moves

   退无所归 — "Retreat, but Nowhere to Return" Problem 380 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43097.html

5. 381. Lifting the Cauldron, Contending for Merit19 moves

   举鼎争功 — "Lifting the Cauldron, Contending for Merit" Problem 381 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43098.html

6. 382. Hu Shuang Reins In the Horse11 moves

   胡爽扣马 — "Hu Shuang Reins In the Horse" Problem 382 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43099.html

7. 383. Cutting the Thorns to Open a Path14 moves

   剪棘开径 — "Cutting the Thorns to Open a Path" Problem 383 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43100.html

8. 384. Throwing Meat to Feed the Tiger13 moves

   投肉饲虎 — "Throwing Meat to Feed the Tiger" Problem 384 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43101.html

9. 385. Seeking a Needle on the Seabed17 moves

   海底觅针 — "Seeking a Needle on the Seabed" Problem 385 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43102.html

10. 386. Joined in Strength and Heart27 moves

    戮力一心 — "Joined in Strength and Heart" Problem 386 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43103.html

11. 387. Planning Within the Command Tent62 moves

    运筹帷幄 — "Planning Within the Command Tent" Problem 387 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43104.html

12. 388. Nowhere to Put Oneself9 moves

    身无所措 — "Nowhere to Put Oneself" Problem 388 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43105.html

13. 389. The Weak Ram Locks Horns5 moves

    羸羊触角 — "The Weak Ram Locks Horns" Problem 389 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43106.html

14. 390. Subduing Men by Arms32 moves

    以兵服人 — "Subduing Men by Arms" Problem 390 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43107.html

15. 391. Driving the Tiger from the Mountain16 moves

    驱虎离山 — "Driving the Tiger from the Mountain" Problem 391 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43108.html

16. 392. Bowing Low to the Scholars12 moves

    倾身下士 — "Bowing Low to the Scholars" Problem 392 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43109.html

17. 393. The Force Is Still Strong34 moves

    兵势尚强 — "The Force Is Still Strong" Problem 393 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43110.html

18. 394. Ground Steep, Army Strong1 move

    地险兵强 — "Ground Steep, Army Strong" Problem 394 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). The source gives its answer in prose rather than as a line, which is what a draw study usually needs: 「红车平右边捉卒胜」 「下着退车捉卒连杀。」 Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43111.html

19. 395. Leading the Troops Across the River8 moves

    引兵渡河 — "Leading the Troops Across the River" Problem 395 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43112.html

20. 396. One Soldier Takes the Honour11 moves

    一兵取功 — "One Soldier Takes the Honour" Problem 396 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43113.html

21. 397. The Commander Is Disloyal17 moves

    将帅不忠 — "The Commander Is Disloyal" Problem 397 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43114.html

22. 398. The Queen Mother's Peaches11 moves

    王母蟠桃 — "The Queen Mother's Peaches" Problem 398 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43115.html

23. 399. Travelling to Escape Peril19 moves

    避难而行 — "Travelling to Escape Peril" Problem 399 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43116.html

24. 400. Two Horses Drink at the Spring11 moves

    双马饮泉 — "Two Horses Drink at the Spring" Problem 400 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43117.html

25. 401. Hidden Birds Gather at the Steps17 moves

    幽鸟攒阶 — "Hidden Birds Gather at the Steps" Problem 401 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43118.html

26. 402. Treading Snow to Seek the Plum13 moves

    踏雪寻梅 — "Treading Snow to Seek the Plum" Problem 402 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43119.html

27. 403. Erlang Searches the Mountain27 moves

    二郎搜山 — "Erlang Searches the Mountain" Problem 403 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43120.html

28. 404. Turning Disaster into Fortune9 moves

    转祸为福 — "Turning Disaster into Fortune" Problem 404 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43121.html

29. 405. Two Magpies Seek the Wood7 moves

    双鹊投林 — "Two Magpies Seek the Wood" Problem 405 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43122.html

30. 406. Entering the Cave to Take the Tiger9 moves

    入穴取虎 — "Entering the Cave to Take the Tiger" Problem 406 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43123.html

31. 407. Chasing Wind, Overtaking Moon15 moves

    追风赶月 — "Chasing Wind, Overtaking Moon" Problem 407 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43124.html

32. 408. Gain and Loss Are Changeable13 moves

    得失有变 — "Gain and Loss Are Changeable" Problem 408 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43125.html

33. 409. No Peace Within the Walls19 moves

    家无安堵 — "No Peace Within the Walls" Problem 409 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43126.html

34. 410. Awe Shakes Chinese and Barbarian5 moves

    威震华夷 — "Awe Shakes Chinese and Barbarian" Problem 410 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43127.html

35. 411. Cutting It Out at the Root18 moves

    痛断根除 — "Cutting It Out at the Root" Problem 411 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43128.html

36. 412. The Broken Foe Surrenders19 moves

    残虏投降 — "The Broken Foe Surrenders" Problem 412 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43129.html

37. 413. Still and Quiet, Awaiting the Hour15 moves

    宁静待时 — "Still and Quiet, Awaiting the Hour" Problem 413 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43130.html

38. 414. Crossing the Barrier in Secret11 moves

    私渡关津 — "Crossing the Barrier in Secret" Problem 414 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43131.html

39. 415. Slipping Past the Three Passes17 moves

    私下三关 — "Slipping Past the Three Passes" Problem 415 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43132.html

40. 416. Stillness Within Motion7 moves

    动中有静 — "Stillness Within Motion" Problem 416 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43133.html

41. 417. The Lame Nag Penned in the Stable9 moves

    蹇驽困厩 — "The Lame Nag Penned in the Stable" Problem 417 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43134.html

42. 418. The Stable Burns, the Horses Hurt9 moves

    厩焚伤马 — "The Stable Burns, the Horses Hurt" Problem 418 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43135.html

43. 419. A Tiger Comes Down the Mountain9 moves

    一虎下山 — "A Tiger Comes Down the Mountain" Problem 419 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43136.html

44. 420. Losing Both Left Hand and Right18 moves

    失左右手 — "Losing Both Left Hand and Right" Problem 420 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43137.html

45. 421. Attack Within, Defend Without7 moves

    内攻外御 — "Attack Within, Defend Without" Problem 421 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43138.html

46. 422. Muffling Horses, Hiding Spears15 moves

    抹马潜戈 — "Muffling Horses, Hiding Spears" Problem 422 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43139.html

47. 423. Far and Near, Hearts Turn Home9 moves

    遐迩归心 — "Far and Near, Hearts Turn Home" Problem 423 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43140.html

48. 424. Timid and Bold Alike Submit13 moves

    怯勇自服 — "Timid and Bold Alike Submit" Problem 424 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43141.html

49. 425. Driving the General, Taking the Hu17 moves

    驱将擒胡 — "Driving the General, Taking the Hu" Problem 425 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43142.html

50. 426. Nimble Horse, Winning Troops11 moves

    马灵兵胜 — "Nimble Horse, Winning Troops" Problem 426 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43143.html

51. 427. Eager in the Use of Arms21 moves

    踊跃用兵 — "Eager in the Use of Arms" Problem 427 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43144.html

52. 428. One Heart Turned to the Fire19 moves

    一心向火 — "One Heart Turned to the Fire" Problem 428 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43145.html

53. 429. Those Above Encroach, Those Below Decline1 move

    上陵下替 — "Those Above Encroach, Those Below Decline" Problem 429 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). The source gives its answer in prose rather than as a line, which is what a draw study usually needs: 「马兵得破士象胜」 Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43146.html

54. 430. Able, and So Certain to Win15 moves

    能为必胜 — "Able, and So Certain to Win" Problem 430 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43147.html

55. 431. The Work Done, Withdraw19 moves

    功成则退 — "The Work Done, Withdraw" Problem 431 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43148.html

56. 432. Stopping the Scholars' Mouths9 moves

    钳塞士口 — "Stopping the Scholars' Mouths" Problem 432 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43149.html

57. 433. Hands Bound, Submitting to Capture11 moves

    束手就系 — "Hands Bound, Submitting to Capture" Problem 433 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43150.html

58. 434. High and Low Divided in Heart13 moves

    上下离心 — "High and Low Divided in Heart" Problem 434 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43151.html

59. 435. Riding a Thousand Li Alone1 move

    独行千里 — "Riding a Thousand Li Alone" Problem 435 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). The source gives its answer in prose rather than as a line, which is what a draw study usually needs: 「车上五步占中胜」 Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43152.html

60. 436. High and Low Alike Despair7 moves

    上下失望 — "High and Low Alike Despair" Problem 436 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43153.html

61. 437. The Dipper's Handle Turns to Yin15 moves

    斗柄回寅 — "The Dipper's Handle Turns to Yin" Problem 437 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43154.html

62. 438. Attacking from Left and Right Together7 moves

    左右并攻 — "Attacking from Left and Right Together" Problem 438 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43155.html

63. 439. The Troops Submit in Awe11 moves

    士卒威服 — "The Troops Submit in Awe" Problem 439 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43156.html

64. 440. The Three Armies Seize the Marshal15 moves

    三军夺帅 — "The Three Armies Seize the Marshal" Problem 440 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43157.html

65. 441. Rich State, Strong Army19 moves

    国富兵强 — "Rich State, Strong Army" Problem 441 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43158.html

66. 442. A Host of Worthy Officers11 moves

    济济多士 — "A Host of Worthy Officers" Problem 442 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43159.html

67. 443. Sun and Moon in Eclipse5 moves

    日月交蚀 — "Sun and Moon in Eclipse" Problem 443 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43160.html

68. 444. Nets of Earth, Snares of Heaven1 move

    地网天罗 — "Nets of Earth, Snares of Heaven" Problem 444 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). The source gives its answer in prose rather than as a line, which is what a draw study usually needs: 「出炮平兵胜」 「帅占中后，调出炮来，占立右翼下二路，支持中兵平至六路，然后四路兵占中，炮再到底线照将成杀。」 Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/…

69. 445. Two Grandsons Support the Aged9 moves

    双孙扶老 — "Two Grandsons Support the Aged" Problem 445 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43162.html

70. 446. Keen Troops, Sure Footing11 moves

    锐兵健步 — "Keen Troops, Sure Footing" Problem 446 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43163.html

71. 447. Standing Utterly Alone1 move

    茕茕孑立 — "Standing Utterly Alone" Problem 447 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). The source gives its answer in prose rather than as a line, which is what a draw study usually needs: 「双兵得破双士局」 「再兵五进一，然后以一兵换取双士。」 Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43164.html

72. 448. Binding a Tiger with Gossamer9 moves

    游丝系虎 — "Binding a Tiger with Gossamer" Problem 448 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43165.html

73. 449. A Lone Horse Yields Its Life15 moves

    只马归命 — "A Lone Horse Yields Its Life" Problem 449 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43166.html

74. 450. The Poor Colt Loses Its Stable1 move

    驽驹失厩 — "The Poor Colt Loses Its Stable" Problem 450 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). The source gives its answer in prose rather than as a line, which is what a draw study usually needs: 「车破双士胜」 Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43167.html

75. 451. Fine Robes and a Spirited Horse15 moves

    华衣怒马 — "Fine Robes and a Spirited Horse" Problem 451 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43168.html

76. 452. The Wild Horse Circles the Field31 moves

    野马踅田 — "The Wild Horse Circles the Field" Problem 452 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43169.html

77. 453. Change Born at the Elbow13 moves

    变生肘腋 — "Change Born at the Elbow" Problem 453 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43170.html

78. 454. Net and Beacon Together9 moves

    计罗并照 — "Net and Beacon Together" Problem 454 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43171.html

79. 455. Alone, With Nothing to Lean On13 moves

    孤生无倚 — "Alone, With Nothing to Lean On" Problem 455 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43172.html

80. 456. A Statesman Without Equal17 moves

    国士无双 — "A Statesman Without Equal" Problem 456 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43173.html

81. 457. Seeing Off and Welcoming In15 moves

    送往迎来 — "Seeing Off and Welcoming In" Problem 457 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43174.html

82. 458. Attend to That, Lose This31 moves

    顾彼失此 — "Attend to That, Lose This" Problem 458 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43175.html

83. 459. The Colt Follows the Mare13 moves

    单驹随牝 — "The Colt Follows the Mare" Problem 459 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43176.html

84. 460. Driving the Tiger from Its Den7 moves

    赶虎出穴 — "Driving the Tiger from Its Den" Problem 460 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43177.html

85. 461. Sun, Moon and Stars Off Course13 moves

    三辰不轨 — "Sun, Moon and Stars Off Course" Problem 461 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43178.html

86. 462. One Cry of Grief, and Gone3 moves

    一恸而绝 — "One Cry of Grief, and Gone" Problem 462 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43179.html

87. 463. Choking the Roads17 moves

    填塞道路 — "Choking the Roads" Problem 463 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43180.html

88. 464. Harrying the Border Soldiers7 moves

    侵害边卒 — "Harrying the Border Soldiers" Problem 464 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43181.html

89. 465. One Beam Cannot Hold It Up13 moves

    一木难支 — "One Beam Cannot Hold It Up" Problem 465 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43182.html

90. 466. Few Officers, Fewer Men13 moves

    士孤将寡 — "Few Officers, Fewer Men" Problem 466 of 適情雅趣, volume 5 (卷五). Transcribed from http://www.dpxq.com/hldcg/search/view_u_43183.html