National First Class Xiangqi Championships kick off in Ho Chi Minh City
The 2013 National First Class Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) Championships officially kicked off at Phu Tho Gymnasium, in Ho Chi Minh City on February 27.
 |
The tournament drew the participation of 71 players from across the country including Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Binh Duong province and Da Nang.
The participants, including 46 men and 25 women, will battle it out following the Swiss system, with seven rounds for both men and women, to decide the top 16 outstanding players. The outstanding players will then compete to select two winners for each category.
The championships will last until March 7.
The nine-day event provides a good opportunity for Vietnam’s xiangqi players to hone their skills and compete for national team selection for the 2013 international xiangqi competitions.
What the stars mean:
★ Poor ★ ★ Promising ★★★ Good ★★★★ Very good ★★★★★ Exceptional
Latest News
More News
- 2024 Vietnam Golf & Leisure Awards honour best golf destinations (September 20, 2024 | 17:23)
- India's Rahil Gangjee shines at BRG Open Golf Championship in Danang (September 04, 2024 | 16:56)
- Nearly 150 golfers compete at BRG Open Golf Championship in Da Nang (August 30, 2024 | 08:50)
- Tottenham-bound teen Yang called up by South Korea (August 27, 2024 | 14:32)
- Spanish player claims victory at PBA-LPBA SY Bazzar Hanoi Open 2024 (August 27, 2024 | 10:58)
- Vietnam top at 2024 Asian shuttlecock championships (August 27, 2024 | 10:46)
- Jackie Chan to carry torch ahead of Paralympic opening ceremony (August 26, 2024 | 16:54)
- Bayern plot to recapture Bundesliga with Leverkusen in crosshairs (August 23, 2024 | 15:28)
- Mbappe ready for Bernabeu bow as Ancelotti seeks Madrid balance (August 23, 2024 | 15:17)
- Rennes cruise to victory against Lyon in opening Ligue 1 clash (August 20, 2024 | 09:21)
Mobile Version