Get ready to test your strategic skills at the Shuanglin Cup Mindsports 2025 Chinese Chess (Xiangqi) Tournament, proudly supported by Toa Payoh South CC! This exciting event welcomes players of all ages and skill levels to compete in a vibrant and culturally rich setting at the Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery. Join us for a day of intense Xiangqi battles, camaraderie, and the chance to win fantastic prizes!
The Shuanglin Cup Mindsports 2025 Xiangqi Tournament is the perfect opportunity for Chinese Chess enthusiasts to showcase their talent across three categories: Open, U21, and U12. With no rank restrictions, players of all experience levels are welcome to compete, making this an inclusive and thrilling event. Compete for generous prizes, earn recognition, and enjoy a day of strategic fun in a unique cultural venue!
Registration
Registration Fees:
Open Category: $35
U21 Category: $20
U12 Category: $10
All participants must agree to abide by the tournament rules upon registration.
Registration closes on 2 October 2025. No late registrations will be accepted.
Tournament Format
Rules: The tournament adheres to World Xiangqi Rules.
Format: 7 rounds using the Swiss Perfect system for pairings and color assignments.
Time Control: 10 minutes per player with a 3-second increment per move.
Default Rules:
Players must be seated within 5 minutes of the round’s start, or they forfeit the round.
Players seated at the wrong board will forfeit the round.
Notify the Administrator immediately if an opponent is absent at the start of a round.
Players must report game results to staff before leaving the venue.
The arbiter’s decision is final in all disputes.
Fair Play and Conduct
To ensure a fair and respectful competition:
Cheating results in immediate disqualification.
All electronic devices must be switched off or silenced during matches.
Use of electronic devices during play (except for approved purposes) is prohibited.
Any device making noise during a match results in a forfeit.
Players are responsible for time lost due to late arrival.
Organizers reserve the right to conduct searches if necessary.
Prompting other players is grounds for disqualification.
A player forfeits when their clock reaches zero.
Prizes
Compete for exciting rewards across all categories:
Open Category:
1st: $300 Voucher + Trophy + Elusive Xiangqi Set
2nd: $150 Voucher + Trophy
3rd: $100 Voucher + Trophy
4th–5th: $50 Voucher + Medal
6th–10th: $40 Voucher + Medal
U21 Category:
1st: $120 Voucher + Trophy
2nd: $80 Voucher + Trophy
3rd: $40 Voucher + Trophy
4th–5th: $25 Voucher + Medal
6th–10th: Medal
U12 Category:
1st–3rd: Trophy
4th–10th: Medal
All U12 participants receive a certificate of participation.
Tournament Regulations
No outside food or drinks are allowed in the venue.
Shoes must be removed when entering Fa Tang (法堂).
All decisions by the event organizers are final and binding. Appeals will not be considered.
Programme Flow
Time
Description
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM
Registration
12:15 PM – 12:30 PM
Briefing
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
Round 1
1:20 PM – 2:10 PM
Round 2
2:10 PM – 3:00 PM
Round 3
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
Round 4
3:50 PM – 4:40 PM
Round 5
4:40 PM – 5:30 PM
Round 6
5:30 PM – 6:20 PM
Round 7
6:20 PM – 7:00 PM
Prize Presentation
Contact Information
For inquiries, please contact Toa Payoh South CC:
Phone: 6259 6602
Don’t Miss This Strategic Showdown!
The Shuanglin Cup Mindsports 2025 Xiangqi Tournament is your chance to compete in a prestigious event, win exciting prizes, and immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Chinese Chess at the iconic Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery. Register by 2 October 2025 and prepare for an unforgettable day of strategy and competition!
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
