Presentation: California Xiangqi Invitational

In partnership with the Northern California Xiangqi Association and Los Angeles Xiangqi Association
Sunday, 11/29/2026
12:00 - 5:30
Suitable for:
  • Adults
  • Families
Chinese Center Exhibit Space - 3rd Fl
Main Library
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100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

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Experience high‑level Chinese Chess (Xiangqi) 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 2 Tournament Schedule

• 12:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Round 5

• 12:30–1:30 p.m. Lunch break

• 1:30–2:55 p.m. Round 6

• 3:05–4:30 p.m. Round 7 (Final round)
 – Championship round deciding the winner

• 4:30–5:15 p.m. Awards ceremony and closing remarks

Special Guest

Huang Yuying is an International Grandmaster and former world 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。

第二日赛事安排

• 12:00–12:30 p.m. 第五轮

• 12:30–1:30 p.m. 午餐休息

• 1:30–2:55 p.m. 第六轮

• 3:05–4:30 p.m. 第七轮(最终轮)
 – 冠军争夺战

• 4:30–5:15 p.m. 颁奖典礼与闭幕致辞

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。


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This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.


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