26. When a Cannon keeps attacking a Rook, disregard whether the Rook is protected or not, even if the Rook doesn't move and both sides only move the cannon mount, it is a perpetual chase. (See examples in Diagram 61 and 62)


Diagram 61: Red (in Capital) moves first

C2-7 h9+7
E5+3 h7+5
E3+5 h5-7
E5-3 h7-6
E3+5 ....

Diagram 62: Red (in Capital) moves first

C1-1 c8-1
A5-6 c8+1
A6+5 c8-1
A5-6 c8+1
A6+5 ....

Explanation:
In Diagrams 61 and 62, the Red Cannon moves the Guard or Minister to perpetually chase the Black Rook. Red has to change the move.

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