Red holds a dominant position with Pháo at Lộ 5 Tuyến 5, Chốt at Lộ 1 Tuyến 4 and Mã at Lộ 2 Tuyến 2. Black's General lacks Sĩ and Tượng, forced to counter the xe penetration and pháo borrowing moves. This strategy demonstrates the power of the Pháo in endgame play.