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Wang Tianyi: the fall of a xiangqi legend

Wang Tianyi: the fall of a xiangqi legend

World number one xiangqi player Wang Tianyi, once hailed as a genius and an “alien”, received a lifetime ban in China this week for match-fixing and bribery, marking a tragic ending to a remarkable career.

Chinese chess rocked by cheating rumors, bad behavior scandal

Chinese chess rocked by cheating rumors, bad behavior scandal

The world of Chinese chess is in uproar over rumors of cheating and a bad behavior scandal that saw the national champion stripped of his title Monday after a victory celebration ended with him defecating in a hotel bathtub.

Vietnamese player defends championship at world xiangqi tournament

Vietnamese player defends championship at world xiangqi tournament

Vietnamese chess player Lai Ly Huynh defended his championship in the men’s individual rapid xiangqi (Chinese chess) category at the 18th World Xiangqi Championship which wrapped up in the U.S. Sunday.

November 26, 2023 | 11:48 pm PT

Former national xiangi leader investigated for online gambling

Former national xiangi leader investigated for online gambling

The former head of the Vietnam national xiangi team is being investigated on charges of online football betting.

June 19, 2023 | 04:41 am PT

Chinese chess checks in with hushed SEA Games debut

Chinese chess checks in with hushed SEA Games debut

When Sim Yip How first came across xiangqi as a little boy he looked on mesmerized as grandmasters puzzled over the ancient Chinese game.

May 18, 2022 | 11:55 pm PT

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