Get ready for an exhilarating display of strategy and skill at the SP OPEN 2025 Xiangqi Team Competition! This thrilling event, organized by the SP Mind Sports Club, is set to bring together teams from various institutions for a day of intense Chinese Chess battles. Please note: This event is not affiliated with the Singapore Xiangqi General Association.
The SP OPEN 2025 Xiangqi Team Competition is a fantastic opportunity for Chinese Chess enthusiasts of all ranks to compete in a friendly yet competitive environment. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, this event welcomes teams of all skill levels with no rank restrictions. It’s a chance to showcase your strategic prowess, bond with teammates, and vie for exciting prizes!
Team Composition
Each team must consist of exactly 4 players (no reserves allowed).
Teams entirely composed of female players are eligible for the Women’s Category prizes.
Each team must appoint a team captain to coordinate and receive updates via a dedicated WhatsApp group.
Competition Format
Rules: The competition follows the World Xiangqi Rules (世界棋规).
Format: 7 rounds using the Swiss Perfect system for pairings and color assignments.
Time Control: Each player has 20 minutes per game with 0 seconds increment.
Board Order: The line-up submitted during registration is fixed for all rounds. Playing out of order results in a default loss.
Ten-Minute Start Rule: Players must be seated within 10 minutes of the round’s start, or they forfeit the round.
Disputes: The arbiter’s decision is final in all disputes.
Scoring and Tiebreakers
Individual Scoring: 1 point for a win, 0.5 points for a draw, 0 points for a loss.
Team Scoring: The sum of individual scores determines the team’s score per round. A higher team score earns 1 match point; a tie awards 0.5 match points to each team.
Tiebreakers (in order):
Total Game Points
Direct Encounter
Buchholz (sum of opponents’ match points)
Number of Team Wins
Prizes
Overall Category:
Top 5 teams receive medals for all members.
Top 3 teams also receive a team trophy.
Women’s Category:
The top women’s team with the highest match points wins medals for all members.
All participants will enjoy a memorable day of competition and camaraderie!
Cheating Prevention
The SP Mind Sports Club is committed to fair play:
No communication with spectators during games.
All electronic devices must be on silent mode with notifications off.
Use of electronic devices during matches (except for approved purposes) is prohibited.
Any cheating or suspected cheating results in immediate disqualification and a ban from the next SP OPEN.
Two fouls under World Xiangqi Rules in a round lead to a default loss.
Program Flow
Time
Event
0900
Reporting Time
0900 – 0930
Briefing
0930 – 1010
Round 1
1010 – 1020
Break
1020 – 1100
Round 2
1100 – 1110
Break
1110 – 1150
Round 3
1150 – 1350
Lunch
1350 – 1430
Round 4
1430 – 1440
Break
1440 – 1520
Round 5
1520 – 1530
Break
1530 – 1610
Round 6
1610 – 1620
Break
1620 – 1700
Round 7
1700 – 1800
Award Ceremony
How to Register
Form a team of 4 players and designate a captain.
Complete the registration via the provided link here.
Pay the $20 team registration fee via AXS by 18 September 2025:
The SP OPEN 2025 Xiangqi Team Competition is your chance to engage in strategic battles, compete for prestigious awards, and connect with fellow Xiangqi enthusiasts. Gather your team, register by 18 September 2025, and prepare for an unforgettable day of Chinese Chess at Singapore Polytechnic!
SP Mind Sports Club reserves the right to amend and enforce all rules and regulations at any time.
Join the 5th “Chan Soo Sen Cup” Graphic Xiangqi Tournament! Organized by the Singapore Xiangqi General Association and Singapore Tung Ann Association, this event promotes traditional culture and fosters camaraderie among chess enthusiasts.
Date & Time: September 6, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Venue: Singapore Tung Ann Association Auditorium, 141 Cecil Street, #09-00, Singapore 069541
The Toa Payoh East Mindsport Fiesta 2025, held on Sunday, 27 July 2025, at the Toa Payoh East Community Club, concluded with a thrilling display of strategy and skill. Below are the final standings for the competition.
Final Standings
Rank
Name
Score
Bucholz
Wins
1
Wong Kang Quan Jovan
6
30
6
2
Low Yi Hao
5.5
30.5
5
3
Dann Tan Zhong He
5.5
29
5
4
Tay Cheng See
5
31.5
5
5
Nguyen Hoang Minh
5
29
4
6
Choo Yong Kiat Allen
4.5
31.5
3
7
Alvin Tan
4.5
29.5
4
8
Benny Lee Hua Heng
4.5
26.5
4
9
Fiona Tan
4.5
24.5
4
10
Lau Yu Ming
4
28.5
4
11
Ling Ngee Mong
4
27
4
12
Ong Hock Leong
4
25.5
4
13
Jeremiah Sung
4
23
4
14
Liu Weilie
3.5
27.5
3
15
Lai Teck Ngee
3.5
27
3
16
Lim Xuan Kai
3.5
24.5
3
17
Choong Wei Ming Roycious
3.5
23.5
2
18
Ong Boon Leong
3.5
21.5
3
19
Ong Rui Rong Alan
3.5
14
3
20
Weng Jian
3
25
3
21
Chua Teck Chye
3
21.5
3
22
Leong Chee Kee
3
21
3
23
Chia Siang Koon
3
21
3
24
Keh Chee Keong
2.5
20.5
2
25
Hoo Hean Ee
2.5
20.5
2
26
Yusen
1.5
20
1
27
Li Qirui
1.5
15.5
1
28
Lee Tze Thau
1
22
1
29
Keh Cheng Hao
1
20
1
30
Liew Jin Yi
1
17
0
31
Tan Jia Hao
0
0
0
Brian Oscar
0
0
0
Highlights
Wong Kang Quan Jovan emerged as the champion with an outstanding 6.0 points and 6 wins, securing the top prize.
Low Yi Hao and Dann Tan Zhong He tied at 5.5 points, with Low Yi Hao taking 2nd place due to a higher Buchholz score (30.5 vs. 29.0).
The top 10 showcased tight competition, with Tay Cheng See and Nguyen Hoang Minh rounding out the top 5, and Choo Yong Kiat Allen, Alvin Tan, Benny Lee Hua Heng, Fiona Tan, and Lau Yu Ming earning well-deserved prizes.
The previous round saw Tay Cheng See, Low Yi Hao, and Wong Kang Quan Jovan leading with 5.0 points, setting the stage for an intense final round.
Thank you to all participants, organizers, and supporters for making the Toa Payoh East Mindsport Fiesta 2025 a memorable event!
Champion Wong Kang Quan Jovan (right)2nd Place Low Yi Hao (right)3rd Place Dann Tan Zhong He. Alvin Tan (right) collecting on his behalf4th Place Tay Cheng See (right)5th Place Nguyen Hoang Minh (right) 6th Place Choo Yong Kiat Allen (right)7th Place Alvin Tan (right）8th Place Benny Lee Hua Heng (right)9th Place Fiona Tan10th Place Lau Yu Ming
