Presentation: California Xiangqi Invitational 加州象棋邀请赛

Experience high‑level Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) play as top international and regional masters compete in a seven‑round invitational governed by Asian Xiangqi rules this weekend. Observe elite strategy from U.S. team members, Canadian guests and players from Northern and Southern California during scheduled public viewing hours.

Day 1 Tournament Schedule

• 10:00–10:45 a.m. Opening ceremony 

• 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Round 1 (90 minutes)

• 12:15–1:15 p.m. Lunch break 

• 1:15–2:45 p.m. Round 2 (90 minutes)

• 3:00–4:30 p.m. Round 3 (90 minutes)

• 4:30–5:15 p.m. Day‑one wrap‑up

Special Guest

Huang Yuying is an International Grandmaster, former world champion, and former China National Champion, who oversees the tournament as Chief Arbiter. Huang brings extensive experience in international Xiangqi competition.

欣赏来自国际及北美地区顶尖棋手的精彩对弈，感受象棋比赛中的智慧、策略与竞技魅力。七轮邀请赛采用亚洲象棋规则，开放时段观看美国代表队成员、加拿大特邀棋手以及南北加州棋手精彩的对弈与策略。

第一日赛程安排

• 上午 10:00–10:45 开幕式
• 上午 10:45–12:15 第一轮（90 分钟）
• 中午 12:15–13:15 午餐休息
• 下午 13:15–14:45 第二轮（90 分钟）
• 下午 15:00–16:30 第三轮（90 分钟）
• 下午 16:30–17:15 首日总结

特邀嘉宾

黄玉莹为国际特级大师、前女子世界冠军，前中国全国冠军，将担任本次赛事的裁判长。黄玉莹在象棋领域经验丰富，为赛事提供专业裁判支持。