2026 6th Lion City Jiannan Chun Cup “Chu-Han Strategic” Xiangqi Competition
The Sixth Lion City Jiannan Chun Cup is now open for registration. This one-day event, co-organized by the Singapore China Baijiu Association, Singapore Xiangqi General Association (SiXGA), and Tung Ann Association, aims to promote the cultural integration of Xiangqi.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, 23 May 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Prize presentation at 6:45 PM)
Venue: Tung Ann Association Building, Level 9 Hall (141 Cecil Street, Singapore 069541)
Eligibility: Open to all Xiangqi enthusiasts aged 16 and above, regardless of gender or nationality.
Competition Format
System: 9-round Swiss System (subject to participant numbers).
Time Control: 10 minutes + 5 seconds increment per move.
Regulations: The “Zero Start” rule applies; players not at their seats when a round begins will be declared forfeit.
Registration and Fees
Entry Fee: $10 for SIXGA members / $20 for non-members
Capacity: Limited to the first 60 applicants on a first-come, first-served basis.
Note to Participants: A strict dress code is in effect. No vests or short pants are allowed in the tournament hall. All mobile phones must be switched off; any ringtone or phone usage during a game will result in an immediate forfeit.
团体赛殿军 Zhongtian Xiangqi Association Team A 从左：郭昱荣，翁德龙 ，黎德义 ，李锡森，郑晨曦 ，欧木顺，徐朝晖团体第五名 Kirin Xiangqi Team B 从左：孙颖文，李锡森，曾钧湧，戴文翔 缺席：赵金山，张起硕团体赛季军 Kirin Xiangqi Team A 从左：张舜，朱永吉，李锡森，唐永顺。 缺席：罗进辉，汪靖轩，李俊龙团体赛亚军 Grandmasters’ Guild Team A 从左：龚敬文，刘亿豪，李锡森 ，林子冲，巫汉梃 ，林超贤 团体赛冠军 Zhongtian Xiangqi Association Team B 从左：陈茗芳，萨莎，吴兰香，李锡森 ，翁文龙，姚绍强 ，游智勇
2026 “Pei Ling Cup” Day 1 Highlights: A Fierce Battle as “Fast Blade” Liu Zongze Edges Out A grade player Ng Yee Hong on Time Pressure
The 2026 “Pei Ling Cup” Lion City Xiangqi Individual Open roared to life on Friday night (January 16). With the first two rounds concluded, the atmosphere at the Singapore Xiangqi General Association is electric as players prepare for a grueling seven-round marathon on Saturday.
Feature Match: The Clock Strikes
The undisputed highlight of Round 2 was the highly anticipated clash between local favourite Ng Yee Hong, fresh off his dominant, near-perfect victory at the recent Braddell Heights Blitz Tournament, and the legendary special guest from China, Liu Zongze, known as the "Fast Blade."
The match began with deep strategic posturing. Ng Yee Hong (Red) employed the flexible Cross-Palace Cannon (过宫炮), while (Black) countered aggressively with the Horizontal Chariot (横车).
It was a tense tactical battle worthy of the occasion. However, as the mid-game transitioned into the endgame, the clock became Ng's toughest opponent. Having consumed much of his time navigating Liu's complex attacks, Ng was under severe time pressure.
In a heart-stopping finale, with less than 10 seconds remaining on his clock, Ng unfortunately blundered in a critical position. The experienced "Fast Blade" immediately seized the opportunity, converting the advantage into a victory. Despite the loss, Ng’s resilient performance under immense pressure against a master of Liu’s caliber was commendable.
Saturday’s Action and Special Seminar
Today, Saturday, January 17, sees the culmination of the tournament with Rounds 3 through 9 taking place throughout the day at the Bishan clubhouse.
Following the conclusion of the tournament and the prize presentation at 7:00 PM, don't miss the highlight of the weekend:
⭐ Special Seminar by Liu Zongze ⭐Time: 8:00 PM tonight Venue: Singapore Xiangqi General Association (Bishan) Liu will dissect the current trends in Chinese Xiangqi, share stories from his legendary career, and analyze key tournament games. Admission is free!
Follow Live
Unable to attend in person? You can follow the rest of the tournament action, including live streaming on the @sixgamedia YouTube channel.
