新加坡象棋代表队已抵达菲律宾马尼拉，整装待发，迎接今日（10月3日）正式开赛的第21届亚洲象棋个人锦标赛。

在领队、永久名誉会长林关浩的带领下，新加坡代表队由林子冲、陈茗芳及林超贤三位棋手组成。

经过从新加坡前往马尼拉的旅程后，三位棋手已抵达比赛场地，准备迎接来自亚洲各地的强手，在亚洲舞台上一展棋艺。本届赛事由亚洲象棋联合会主办、菲律宾象棋协会承办，共有来自亚洲象棋联合会20个会员国家和地区的代表队参赛。

男子组共有24名棋手参赛，进行6轮积分编排赛后进入冠亚军决赛；女子组则有11名棋手参赛，进行5轮积分编排赛。比赛采用《世界象棋规则》，用时为每方45分钟，每步加20秒。

首轮比赛将于今日下午2点展开，赛事将进行至10月8日。

让我们一起为新加坡队加油，祝愿三位棋手在亚洲赛场发挥出色，奋勇争先！🇸🇬🩢

新加坡队，加油！旗开得胜，马到成功！

🇸🇬 Team Singapore Arrives in Manila for the 21st Asian Xiangqi Individual Championship

The Singapore Xiangqi contingent has arrived in Manila and is ready for the 21st Asian Xiangqi Individual Championship, which gets underway today, 3 October, at the Manila Hotel.

Led by Team Manager and Permanent Honorary President Lim Kwan How, the Singapore contingent comprises Justin Lim, Fiona Tan and Lim Chau Sian.

After making the journey from Singapore, the trio have arrived at the competition venue and are ready to take on strong opponents from across Asia. The championship brings together players from 20 member countries and regions of the Asian Xiangqi Federation, making it a major gathering of talent from across the region.

The Men’s Division features 24 players and will be contested over six rounds of Swiss-system play, followed by a championship final. The Women’s Division features 11 players over five rounds. Games are played under the World Xiangqi Rules, with a time control of 45 minutes plus 20 seconds per move.

The first round begins today at 2:00pm (Manila time), marking the start of five days of competition.

We wish Team Singapore every success as they take to the boards on the Asian stage! 🇸🇬🩢

Go Team Singapore! 加油！

会所临时关闭通知

2026年9月26日及27日（星期六、星期日）

尊敬的会员及各位棋友：

敬请留意，新加坡象棋总会会所将于以下日期暂停对会员及公众开放：

• 9月26日（星期六）：本会举行92周年庆典暨第40届理事会就职典礼晚宴
• 9月27日（星期日）：举行世界杯代表队选拔赛

会所将于上述两天暂停开放，敬请会员及棋友提前做好安排。

对于由此带来的不便，我们深表歉意，并感谢大家的理解与配合。

新加坡象棋总会
第40届理事会

NOTICE – CLUBHOUSE CLOSURE

26 & 27 September 2026 (Saturday & Sunday)

Dear Members and Friends,

Please note that the Singapore Xiangqi General Association (SIXGA) clubhouse will be closed to members and the public on the following dates:

• Saturday, 26 September – SIXGA’s 92nd Anniversary Celebration and 40th Council Installation Dinner
• Sunday, 27 September – World Cup Team Selection Competition

The clubhouse will be closed on both days. Members and visitors are kindly advised to make alternative arrangements.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your kind understanding and cooperation.

Singapore Xiangqi General Association
40th Council

感谢《联合早报》关注新加坡象棋，以及正在成长的新一代棋手。

AI可以算得更快、更远，但象棋从来不只是寻找“最佳的一步”。它教会年轻人独立思考、面对胜负、尊重对手，也培养他们在不确定中作出决定的勇气。

这也是新加坡象棋总会坚持推动青少年发展的原因。我们希望让更多年轻人接触象棋，从校园走向赛场，从本地走向国际，也让这项文化与智慧，一代接一代传承下去。

今年11月，我们期待年轻棋手在新加坡举行的2026年世界象棋系列赛上，与来自世界各地的棋手切磋交流！

阅读《联合早报》报道：当AI算得更远，象棋青年为何仍要落子⁠

#新加坡象棋 #SIXGA #象棋 #Xiangqi #青少年发展 #传承 #WorldXiangqi2026

When AI Can Calculate Further, Why Do We Still Play Xiangqi?

Thank you to Lianhe Zaobao for shining a spotlight on Xiangqi in Singapore and on the next generation of young players.

AI can calculate faster and further, but Xiangqi has never been just about finding the “best move”. It teaches our young players to think independently, face both victory and defeat, respect their opponents, and have the courage to make decisions amid uncertainty.

This is why the Singapore Xiangqi General Association remains committed to youth development. We hope to introduce Xiangqi to more young people, provide pathways from schools to competitions and from the local to the international stage, and pass on the culture and wisdom of Xiangqi from one generation to the next.

This November, we look forward to seeing our young players compete and learn alongside players from around the world at the 2026 World Xiangqi Tournament Series in Singapore!

Read the Lianhe Zaobao feature: “When AI Can Calculate Further, Why Do Young Xiangqi Players Still Make Their Move?”⁠

#SingaporeXiangqi #SIXGA #Xiangqi #YouthDevelopment #NextGeneration #WorldXiangqi2026

世界杯象棋快棋赛选拔标准

感谢所有报名并表达参赛意愿的棋手。

本次赛事共有 7名成年棋手（5名男子棋手及2名女子棋手） 获选。选拔标准如下：

棋手必须在过去三年（2024年至2026年）内，曾在以下任何一项赛事中取得前三名的成绩：

•⁠ ⁠孙文广全国个人赛（男：A组，女：女子组）
•⁠ ⁠擎天杯棋王赛
•⁠ ⁠图龙杯
•⁠ ⁠蔡厝港个人公开赛
•⁠ ⁠Pesta Sukan

符合上述条件的棋手，将根据最新等级分进行排名及选拔。

此外，本次赛事也选出了 3名青年棋手 代表参赛。

我们已私下联系所有获选棋手，以便他们提前做好参加本次赛事的相关准备。

Selection Criteria for World Cup Rapid Xiangqi Event

Thank you to all who have registered your interest in this event.

7 adult players (5 males and 2 females) have been selected using the following criteria.

The players must have achieved at least a top 3 position for any of the following competitions within the past 3 years (2024-2026):
•⁠ ⁠孙文广全国个人赛（男：A组，女：女子组）
•⁠ ⁠⁠擎天杯棋王赛
•⁠ ⁠⁠图龙杯
•⁠ ⁠⁠蔡厝港个人公开赛
•⁠ ⁠⁠Pesta Sukan

They will then be ranked according to the latest rating score (等级分).

In addition, 3 youth players who have also been selected.

We have privately reached out to the selected players so they can make preparations for this tournament.

2026 世界象棋系列赛落户新加坡 11月10日至15日盛大举行

新加坡象棋总会谨此荣幸与世界象棋联合会共同主办 2026 世界象棋系列赛，赛事将于 2026 年 11 月 10 日至 15 日 在新加坡举行。

本届赛事官方网站现已上线，国际棋手及嘉宾可通过官方网站了解赛事详情、报名参赛、查询住宿及相关资讯。

本届赛事汇聚三项世界级赛事，其中包括历来主要在欧洲举办的 第五届世界象棋公开赛，首次来到新加坡举行，别具意义，也是新加坡象棋发展历程中的一个重要里程碑。

我们期待迎接来自世界各地的棋手、裁判、官员及嘉宾齐聚新加坡，以棋会友，共襄盛举，透过高水平竞技、文化交流与国际合作，共同谱写世界象棋发展的新篇章。

2026 World Xiangqi Tournament Series to be Held in Singapore from 10–15 November

The Singapore Xiangqi General Association (SIXGA) is honoured to co-host the 2026 World Xiangqi Tournament Series with the World Xiangqi Federation (WXF), to be held in Singapore from 10 to 15 November 2026.

The official event website is now live. International players and guests may visit the website for tournament information, registration, accommodation details and other important updates.

The tournament series features three prestigious world events, including the 5th World Xiangqi Open Tournament, which has traditionally been held in Europe. Its debut in Singapore marks a significant milestone for both the tournament and the continued development of Xiangqi in Singapore.

We look forward to welcoming players, arbiters, officials and guests from around the world to Singapore for an exciting week of world-class competition, friendship and cultural exchange, as we celebrate and advance the global development of Xiangqi together.

On 17 August 2026, the Singapore Xiangqi General Association (SIXGA) and Asian Mind Sports Association (AMSA) signed two strategic cooperation agreements to advance the development of Xiangqi in the new era, including an MOU to jointly promote and co-host the upcoming World Xiangqi Tournament Series in Singapore this November.

Together, we hope to open new possibilities for Xiangqi, inspire the next generation, and bring the mind sport to greater heights in Singapore and beyond.

For the full announcement and details of the cooperation, read the official article on the Asian Mind Sports Association website.

2026年8月17日，新加坡象棋总会（SIXGA）与亚洲智力竞技协会（AMSA）正式签署两项战略合作协议，携手推动新时代象棋运动的发展。其中包括一项合作备忘录，双方将共同推动并联合承办今年11月在新加坡举行的世界象棋系列赛。

我们期待携手为象棋开拓更多新的可能，启发新一代，让这项智力运动在新加坡乃至更广阔的国际舞台上迈向新的纬度！

新加坡象棋总会有幸受邀与新加坡中国白酒有限公司创办人兼董事长云伟龙先生共聚晚宴。

新加坡象棋总会衷心感谢 云董事的盛情款待，以及多年来对新加坡象棋发展的关心与大力支持。象棋与白酒虽属于不同领域，却同样植根于源远流长的中华文化。我们也有着共同的愿景——让更多人认识、欣赏并传承中华历史与文化。

席间，本会永久名誉会长林关浩先生分享了一番很有意义的话：无论做任何事情，都要用“心”去做。 只要秉持正确的价值观，怀着热忱与坚持，全心投入，就能够把事情做好，也能够走得更远。这番话也道出了许多年来推动新加坡象棋发展的精神。

昨晚的聚会，也是向本会各位名誉会长及理事们表达感谢。多年来，大家在不同岗位上默默付出，用心、用时间、用行动推动象棋这项智力运动，并为中华文化的传承尽一份力。

感谢云董事长今晚的热情招待，也感谢每一位一路以来与我们并肩同行、用“心”支持象棋的人。我们会继续把这份热忱传承下去，让更多人认识象棋、喜爱象棋，也通过象棋进一步认识中华文化。

浅论象棋起源及亚洲象棋运动的发展概况

新加坡象棋总会永久名誉会长林关浩先生主讲

象棋不仅是一项充满智慧与策略的棋类运动，更承载着悠久的中华文化与历史。为了让更多棋友了解象棋的发展历程，以及象棋在亚洲各地的发展与传播，新加坡象棋总会将于 2026年8月29日（星期六）下午2时30分至3时30分 举办专题讲座：

《浅论象棋起源及亚洲象棋运动的发展概况》
“A Brief Overview of the Origins of Xiangqi and Its Development in Asia”

本次讲座将由本会永久名誉会长林关浩先生主讲。

林关浩先生长期积极参与新加坡象棋运动的发展，并在推动本地象棋文化、促进棋界交流方面作出了重要贡献。通过本次讲座，他将带领大家从历史与发展的角度，认识象棋的起源，并进一步了解象棋如何从中国逐渐传播至亚洲各地，以及亚洲象棋运动的发展概况。

讲座内容将涵盖：

• 象棋的起源与历史发展
• 象棋在亚洲的传播与发展
• 新加坡象棋运动的发展历程
• 亚洲各地象棋运动之间的交流
• 象棋作为传统文化的传承与推广

这不仅是一场关于象棋历史的讲座，也是一个了解亚洲象棋文化、与棋友交流以及认识象棋发展历程的机会。无论是资深棋手、象棋爱好者，还是对中华棋文化及亚洲象棋发展感兴趣的朋友，都欢迎前来参加。

活动详情

日期： 2026年8月29日（星期六）
时间： 下午2时30分至3时30分
地点： 新加坡象棋总
入场： 免费

诚邀各位棋友及对象棋文化与发展有兴趣的朋友踊跃参加。让我们通过棋盘上的智慧，回顾象棋的发展足迹，共同认识、传承与推广这项源远流长的传统文化。

欢迎大家前来参加！

A Brief Overview of the Origins of Xiangqi and Its Development in Asia

Xiangqi, or Chinese Chess, is more than a game of strategy and intellect. With a long history rooted in Chinese culture, it has evolved and spread across Asia, becoming an important part of the region’s traditional board-game culture.

The Singapore Xiangqi General Association (SIXGA) is pleased to present a special talk:

“A Brief Overview of the Origins of Xiangqi and Its Development in Asia”

The talk will be delivered by Mr Lim Kwan How, Permanent Honorary President of the Singapore Xiangqi General Association, on 29 August 2026 (Saturday), from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM.

Mr Lin has been actively involved in the development and promotion of Xiangqi in Singapore. In this talk, he will share an overview of the origins and historical development of Xiangqi, as well as its spread across Asia and the development of the Xiangqi movement in the region.

The session will provide an opportunity for participants to learn more about:

• The origins and historical development of Xiangqi
• The spread of Xiangqi across Asia
• The development of Xiangqi in Singapore
• Xiangqi exchanges and activities across Asia
• The role of Xiangqi in preserving and promoting traditional culture

Whether you are an experienced player, a Xiangqi enthusiast, or simply interested in the history and cultural development of the game, everyone is welcome to join this informative and engaging session.

Event Details

Date: 29 August 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Singapore Xiangqi General Association
Admission: Free

Come join us as we explore the history of Xiangqi and its journey across Asia, and discover how this traditional game continues to connect communities and cultures through generations.

All are welcome!

今天中午在“悦之園”（SAFRA Mount Faber) 举行“双喜临门” 的欢庆，祝福新加坡象棋总会前会长、永久名誉会长、亚洲象棋联合会秘书长林关浩的80 华诞暨新书面世。

大会司仪为新加坡象棋总会会长龚敬文医生，他说这不仅仅是双喜临门，应该是三喜临门。因为上周举行的新加坡体育节宿将比赛中，林会长以七连胜佳绩勇夺冠军！

寿星翁林关浩致欢迎辞，提到友好的珍贵，大家二话不说，各地象棋领导皆来参加，大家的支持显现肝胆相照的豪情。其中有柳大华和王斌特级大师令人瞩目。另外，平时弟妹分散各地，如今大哥生日，大家云集狮城，正是手足情深，血浓于水！
他表示从70 岁起，以勇敢精神及快乐心境迎接80 岁。他总结他的新朋好友，给予他莫大的支持，让他生活的美好快乐。最重要的是有个好老伴，给予很大的照顾！是快乐的源泉。他自己本身的乐观及每天都沉浸于优雅的生活如下棋、书法、写作等，使自己变得更富活力。他相信以这种快乐的心态，可以走到90 岁！

来自茶阳（大埔）会馆文教主任李宏斌PBM 致辞称赞林关浩在著作方面有很高的成就，会馆己经支持他出版了三本专著，他希望继续与林会长合作促进本地的创作。他也鼓励象棋总会的比赛活动可以到新会所进行，有助推动棋艺。
前政务部长曾士生形容林关浩对推动象棋运动，内心深处永远具有强烈的情感，其热心永不言退。
大会主宾苏慧敏囯会议员称赞林先生为棋运作出巨大贡献。

大家齐唱生日歌祝寿。大会特地免费敬赠与会者每人一本新书。何彩霞、符瑛瑛两位老师及多位象棋总会理事们各献唱精彩歌曲。大家度过一个美好的周末时光。