2025年9月22日至27日，上海将举办农行杯第十九届世界象棋锦标赛、第五届世界青少年象棋锦标赛及第三届世界快棋公开赛。由世界象棋联合会（WXF）主办，中国国家体育总局棋牌运动管理中心、上海市体育局等单位承办，来自25个国家和地区的183名棋手齐聚上海，共同演绎象棋盛宴。新加坡由象棋大师吴宗翰领衔，尽管许正豪退出比赛，2023年休斯顿男子团体冠军成员刘亿豪未参赛，狮城队伍聚焦参赛棋手的实力，志在续写辉煌。
休斯顿历史性胜利
2023年，第十八届世界象棋锦标赛在休斯顿举行，新加坡队凭借吴宗翰（男子个人赛第三名）和刘亿豪（第八名）的卓越表现，历史性地夺得男子团体冠军，展现了新加坡在全球象棋舞台的崛起。虽然刘亿豪此次未参赛，许正豪也因故退出，但新加坡队以强大阵容出征，目标在个人赛和青少年赛事中再创佳绩。
新加坡2025年阵容
在领队翁文龙和教练卢国龙的带领下，新加坡队融合经验与活力，展现象棋传承与发展的决心。
第十九届世界象棋锦标赛
- 男子个人赛：
- 吴宗翰：十一届新加坡全国冠军，2022年东南亚运动会男子标准赛金牌得主，2023年东南亚运动会快棋团体金牌得主，以精湛棋艺领衔狮城。
- 女子个人赛：
- 陈茗芳：东南亚运动会铜牌得主，曾参加2023年亚洲运动会,竞技状态出色。
- 吴兰香：东南亚运动会金牌得主及亚洲运动会铜牌得主，发挥稳定，基本功扎实。
男子个人赛采用九轮瑞士制，前两名进入决赛；女子赛制根据报名人数确定。每局基础用时60分钟，每步加30秒。
第五届世界青少年象棋锦标赛 青少年阵容包括：
- U16男子组：
- 姚智翰（2009年出生）：策略敏锐的年轻才俊。
- 张起硕（2011年出生）：以快速思考和大胆棋风见长。
- 章仁宏（2010年出生）：经验丰富的后起之秀。
- 王梓瑞（2010年出生）：斗志昂扬的青年棋手。
- U12男子组：
- 李羽程（2014年出生）：充满活力的新生代选手。
- 郭贺旸（2014年出生）：潜力无限的年轻棋手。
这些新加坡籍棋手将在同等时间控制下与全球对手一较高下。
第三届世界快棋公开赛 9月26日，新加坡棋手将参加快棋赛，每方10分钟加每步5秒增时。参赛者包括：
- 姚智翰
- 张起硕
- 章仁宏
- 王梓瑞
- 李羽程
- 郭贺旸
- 吴宗翰
- 陈茗芳
- 庄才钧
快棋赛冠军奖金2000美元，锦标赛和青少年赛棋手免费参赛，额外选手如庄才钧需支付100美元报名费。
全球盛会与文化交融
比赛在上海嘉定凯悦酒店举行，标志着上海时隔26年再次主办象棋世锦赛。9月21日开幕式上，青春面孔为象棋注入新活力。同期举办的第五届上海杯象棋大师公开赛吸引36名顶尖棋手，增添赛事魅力。上海通过文体旅商联动，打造“观赛事、品文化、游城市”的文化体育盛宴。
赛事奖金丰厚：
- 男子个人赛：冠军8000美元。
- 女子个人赛：冠军5000美元。
- 青少年组：冠军1000美元。
- 快棋赛：冠军2000美元。
新加坡的雄心
由吴宗翰领衔，新加坡队将挑战中国新星孟繁睿（17岁）、尹昇（2005年出生）及中国香港的冯家俊（1998年出生，曾获世锦赛亚军）。青少年棋手在教练卢国龙指导下，延续2023年东南亚运动会快棋团体金牌的成就。陈茗芳、吴兰香及青少年选手展现斗志，确保新加坡的竞争力。
象棋作为连接文化与智慧的纽带，新加坡队以竞技与传承为使命，在全球舞台上展现狮城风采。
Singapore Competes with Pride at the 19th World Xiangqi Championship in Shanghai
From September 22 to 27, 2025, Shanghai, China, hosts the 19th World Xiangqi Championship, alongside the 5th World Youth Xiangqi Championship and the 3rd World Open Rapid Tournament. Organized by the World Xiangqi Federation (WXF) and supported by the Board and Card Games Administrative Center of the General Administration of Sport of China and the Shanghai Sport Bureau, these events unite 183 players from 25 countries in a celebration of Xiangqi (Chinese chess). Singapore, led by Grandmaster Alvin Woo Tsung Han, fields a strong team to build on its historic 2023 men’s team championship, despite Koh Zheng Hao withdrawing and Low Yi Hao, a key Houston contributor, not participating this year.
Singapore’s Historic Triumph in Houston
In 2023, Singapore achieved a landmark victory at the 18th World Xiangqi Championship in Houston, securing the men’s team championship with standout performances from GM Alvin Woo (3rd in men’s individual) and IM Low Yi Hao (8th in men’s individual). This success highlighted Singapore’s rising global stature. While Low is not competing in 2025 and Koh was unable to participate, Singapore’s focus remains on its talented roster, aiming for individual and youth honors.
Singapore’s Team for 2025
Led by team leader Ong Boon Leong and coach Law Kok Leong, Singapore’s delegation blends experience with youthful promise, showcasing the nation’s Xiangqi legacy.
19th World Xiangqi Championship
- Men’s Individual:
- Alvin Woo Tsung Han – An 11-time Singapore national champion, with a 2022 SEA Games men’s standard singles gold and a 2023 SEA Games men’s blitz team gold, anchoring Singapore’s campaign.
- Women’s Individual:
- Fiona Tan Min Fang – SEA Games bronze medalist and 2023 Asian Games participant, known for her competitive spirit.
- Ngo Lan Huong – SEA Games and Asian Games bronze medalist, bringing tactical depth.
The men’s event features a nine-round Swiss System, with the top two advancing to a championship final, while the women’s format depends on participant numbers. Games follow WXF rules with a 60-minute base time plus a 30-second increment per move.
5th World Youth Xiangqi Championship Singapore’s youth stars include:
- U16 Boys:
- Zelig Yoo Zhi Han (born 2009) – A sharp, strategic talent.
- Zhang Qishuo (born 2011) – Known for quick thinking and bold play.
- Chiang Yin Hong (born 2010) – A rising star with strong experience.
- Wang Zirui (born 2010) – A determined young competitor.
- U12 Boys:
- Li Yucheng (born 2014) – A dynamic newcomer.
- Guo Heyang (born 2014) – A promising talent with great potential.
These Singaporean nationals compete in their age groups with the same time control, facing global peers.
3rd World Open Rapid Tournament On September 26, 2025, Singapore’s players will compete in the rapid tournament, with a 10-minute base time plus a 5-second increment per move. Participants include:
- Zelig Yoo Zhi Han
- Zhang Qishuo
- Chiang Yin Hong
- Wang Zirui
- Li Yucheng
- Guo Heyang
- Alvin Woo Tsung Han
- Fiona Tan Min Fang
- Zhuang Caijun
With prizes up to USD 2,000 for the winner, this event showcases Singapore’s adaptability. Main and youth championship players join for free, while additional entrants like Zhuang Caijun pay a USD 100 registration fee.
A Global and Cultural Stage
Held at the Hyatt Regency Shanghai Jiading, the championships mark Shanghai’s return as a host after 26 years, reflecting its passion for intellectual sports. The September 21 opening ceremony highlighted youthful players, infusing Xiangqi with fresh energy. The 5th Shanghai Cup Xiangqi Masters Open, with 36 elite players, adds to the festive atmosphere. Shanghai’s “cultural and sporting carnival” integrates tourism and community engagement for a “watch, experience, explore” experience.
The prize structure reflects the event’s prestige:
- Men’s Individual: USD 8,000 for first.
- Women’s Individual: USD 5,000 for first.
- Youth Categories: USD 1,000 for first.
- Rapid Tournament: USD 2,000 for first.
Singapore’s Ambitions
Led by GM Alvin Woo, Singapore challenges top teams, including China’s young stars Meng Fanrui (17) and Yin Sheng (born 2005), and Hong Kong’s Feng Jiajun, a 1998-born former world championship runner-up. The youth squad, guided by coach Law Kok Leong, builds on Singapore’s 2023 SEA Games blitz team gold. Players like Fiona Tan, Ngo Lan Huong, and the youth contingent ensure Singapore’s competitive edge.
As Xiangqi bridges cultures and generations, Singapore’s team promotes the sport’s strategic and cultural richness, inspiring future talents and reinforcing its global standing.
