On November 1, at the Lang Nuong communal house courtyard in the Yen Tu Historical Relics and Scenic Landscape, the 2026 “Yen Tu Chess King” Xiangqi Tournament concluded and held its awards ceremony after 2 days of exciting competition.
In the “Yen Tu Chess King - Eight Masters” category, player Dao Van Trong from the Quang Ninh delegation won First prize; Second prize went to player Duong Dinh Chung from the Quang Ninh delegation. Player Phan Nguyen Cong Minh from the Ho Chi Minh City delegation won Third prize; Fourth prize went to Dao Cao Khoa from the Ho Chi Minh City delegation.
In the “Chess King - Eight Prodigies” category, First prize went to player Hoang Manh Hung from the Bac Ninh delegation; Second prize went to Chu Duc Huy from the Quang Ninh delegation; Third prize went to Nguyen Phuoc Thanh from the Ho Chi Minh City delegation; and Fourth prize went to Nguyen Dang Khoa from the Quang Ninh delegation.
During the 2 days of competition, the players delivered many exciting games, demonstrating tactical thinking and competitive composure. Alongside the competitive categories, the tournament also organized a Vietnam – China Xiangqi exchange, as well as human chess and stick chess (co boi) performances, contributing to introducing the unique features of traditional Xiangqi art.
As the opening activity of the event series “Yen Tu - Autumn Colors of Meditation 2026”, heading toward Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day on November 24, the tournament contributed to promoting the Xiangqi movement, strengthening sports and cultural exchanges, and promoting the image of the Yen Tu World Cultural Heritage. The success of the tournament provides a foundation for the locality to continue maintaining and developing the “Yen Tu Chess King” into an annual event, attracting players and tourists.
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