{"id":8055,"date":"2025-09-16T00:54:52","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T16:54:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xiangqi.sg\/xqsite\/?p=8055"},"modified":"2025-09-16T00:59:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T16:59:10","slug":"shuanglin-cup-mindsports-2025-chinese-chess-xiangqi-tournament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xiangqi.sg\/xqsite\/shuanglin-cup-mindsports-2025-chinese-chess-xiangqi-tournament\/","title":{"rendered":"Shuanglin Cup Mindsports 2025: Chinese Chess (Xiangqi) Tournament"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Get ready to test your strategic skills at the&nbsp;<strong>Shuanglin Cup Mindsports 2025 Chinese Chess (Xiangqi) Tournament<\/strong>, proudly supported by&nbsp;<strong>Toa Payoh South CC<\/strong>! 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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1tNNxLihMzPAkDwVpdxXfWtI6m1XwDXyj\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rules and Regulations<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date &amp; Time<\/strong>: Sunday, 5 October 2025, 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue<\/strong>: Fa Tang (\u6cd5\u5802), Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery, 184 Jalan Toa Payoh, Singapore 319944<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Registration Deadline<\/strong>: 2 October 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Registration Link<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/go.gov.sg\/tpeynslmscchess\">go.gov.sg\/<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/go.gov.sg\/tpeynslmscchess\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tpeynslmscchess<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Participate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Shuanglin Cup Mindsports 2025 Xiangqi Tournament is the perfect opportunity for Chinese Chess enthusiasts to showcase their talent across three categories:&nbsp;<strong>Open<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>U21<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>U12<\/strong>. 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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Registration Fees<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Category: $35<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U21 Category: $20<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U12 Category: $10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All participants must agree to abide by the tournament rules upon registration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register online <a href=\"https:\/\/go.gov.sg\/tpeynslmscchess\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration closes on\u00a0<strong>2 October 2025<\/strong>. No late registrations will be accepted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tournament Format<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rules<\/strong>: The tournament adheres to\u00a0<strong>World Xiangqi Rules<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Format<\/strong>: 7 rounds using the\u00a0<strong>Swiss Perfect system<\/strong>\u00a0for pairings and color assignments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time Control<\/strong>: 10 minutes per player with a 3-second increment per move.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Default Rules<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Players must be seated within\u00a0<strong>5 minutes<\/strong>\u00a0of the round\u2019s start, or they forfeit the round.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Players seated at the wrong board will forfeit the round.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notify the Administrator immediately if an opponent is absent at the start of a round.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Players must report game results to staff before leaving the venue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>arbiter\u2019s decision<\/strong>\u00a0is final in all disputes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fair Play and Conduct<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure a fair and respectful competition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cheating<\/strong>\u00a0results in immediate disqualification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All electronic devices must be\u00a0<strong>switched off or silenced<\/strong>\u00a0during matches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use of electronic devices during play (except for approved purposes) is prohibited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any device making noise during a match results in a forfeit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Players are responsible for time lost due to late arrival.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organizers reserve the right to conduct searches if necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prompting other players is grounds for disqualification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A player forfeits when their clock reaches zero.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prizes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Compete for exciting rewards across all categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open Category<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1st: $300 Voucher + Trophy + Elusive Xiangqi Set<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2nd: $150 Voucher + Trophy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3rd: $100 Voucher + Trophy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4th\u20135th: $50 Voucher + Medal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6th\u201310th: $40 Voucher + Medal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>U21 Category<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1st: $120 Voucher + Trophy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2nd: $80 Voucher + Trophy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3rd: $40 Voucher + Trophy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4th\u20135th: $25 Voucher + Medal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6th\u201310th: Medal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>U12 Category<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1st\u20133rd: Trophy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4th\u201310th: Medal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All U12 participants receive a\u00a0<strong>certificate of participation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.xiangqi.sg\/xqsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ExquisiteXiangqi-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.xiangqi.sg\/xqsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ExquisiteXiangqi-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.xiangqi.sg\/xqsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ExquisiteXiangqi-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.xiangqi.sg\/xqsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ExquisiteXiangqi-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.xiangqi.sg\/xqsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ExquisiteXiangqi-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.xiangqi.sg\/xqsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ExquisiteXiangqi.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tournament Regulations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No outside food or drinks<\/strong>\u00a0are allowed in the venue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shoes must be removed<\/strong>\u00a0when entering Fa Tang (\u6cd5\u5802).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All decisions by the event organizers are final and binding. Appeals will not be considered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Programme Flow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Time<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Description<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>12:00 PM &#8211; 12:15 PM<\/td><td>Registration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12:15 PM &#8211; 12:30 PM<\/td><td>Briefing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12:30 PM &#8211; 1:20 PM<\/td><td>Round 1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1:20 PM &#8211; 2:10 PM<\/td><td>Round 2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2:10 PM &#8211; 3:00 PM<\/td><td>Round 3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3:00 PM &#8211; 3:50 PM<\/td><td>Round 4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3:50 PM &#8211; 4:40 PM<\/td><td>Round 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4:40 PM &#8211; 5:30 PM<\/td><td>Round 6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5:30 PM &#8211; 6:20 PM<\/td><td>Round 7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6:20 PM &#8211; 7:00 PM<\/td><td>Prize Presentation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For inquiries, please contact <strong>Toa Payoh South CC<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phone: 6259 6602<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Miss This Strategic Showdown!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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&nbsp;<strong>2 October 2025<\/strong>&nbsp;and prepare for an unforgettable day of strategy and competition!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supported by Toa Payoh South CC<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready to test your strategic skills at the&nbsp;Shuanglin Cup Mindsports 2025 Chinese Chess (Xiangqi) Tournament, proudly supported by&nbsp;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. 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