This article is about the history of Chinese Chess. Chinese chess, or Xiangqi as it is called outside the west, became popular in China long before China was even a concept. Often thought to have spread to the far east from India, the game was already being played in...
In the previous article on “How to improve your game in Xiangqi (Chinese Chess)? Beginner Tips”, there was much advice from the grandmasters and masters. One of the most important advice was to take each game as seriously as possible. Indeed, Master Yan Mujiang...
"Checkmate." Another game lost. The emotions of despair, anger, helplessness, surprise, stupidity, et cetera appear again. Nobody likes to lose, especially in games of intellect like Xiangqi (Chinese Chess). Over the years of promoting Xiangqi, in English, on the...
National champion Lai Ly Huynh took the lead after three rounds of the National Chinese Chess Team Championships, which is ongoing in Da Nang. Huynh of Binh Duong won all three matches in the men’s standard class and has three points, the same as Nguyen Cong Chuong of...
Vietnam's Chinese chess team on May 15 secured an absolute victory in the team's blitz chess event, bringing home another gold medal at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31). Vietnam's Chinese chess team on May 15 secured an absolute victory in the team's...
Singapore's Alvin Woo clinched a historic gold medal for Singapore on Friday (May 20) as he won the xiangqi (Chinese chess) men's standard singles event. This is Singapore's first gold in the sport and the first time xiangqi has featured at the Games. Woo, who is...
This year’s Games is the first time that Chinese chess has been included in the competition programme, and the Viet Nam team are determined to take advantage. This year’s SEA Games is the first time that Chinese chess has been included in the competition, and the...
Even ancient games have a need to expand their horizons and so xiangqi (Chinese chess) finds itself appearing at the SEA Games for the first time. The game's debut in Vietnam has allowed Singapore's enthusiasts to break new ground both for themselves and the country...
On July 3, Vietnam Sports Administration, Vietnam Chess Federation and Khanh Hoa Provincial Department of Culture and Sports held the National Junior Chinese Chess Championships 2022 at Khanh Hoa Provincial Sports Arena. The tournament is joined by more than 250 male...
When Sim Yip How first came across xiangqi as a little boy he looked on mesmerized as grandmasters puzzled over the ancient Chinese game. The 38-year-old Malaysian is now an SEA Games silver medalist in a pastime which, according to players at the regional...
Vietnam's Le Thi Kim Loan outperformed Malaysia’s Xin Ru Jee in the final of the women’s xiangqi (Chinese chess) standard singles in Quang Ninh on May 20, securing another gold medal for Vietnam at SEA Games 31. Vietnam's Le Thi Kim Loan outperformed Malaysia’s Xin Ru...
Xiangqi is a variant of chess that is played all around the world. Also known as Chinese chess, xiangqi is widely popular in Vietnam, Singapore, and Malaysia. Xiangqi is a more dynamic and interesting game than the chess you might be used to. Let’s dig into the...