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20th Philippine Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) Open on May 1 By Marlon Bernardino PhilBoxing.com Thu, 30 Apr 2026 The staging of the 20th Philippine Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) Open tournament dubbed as Thousands Islands Cup gets underway on May 1-3, 2026 at the Eastern Athletic Association, Mezzanine, Cathay Mansions Building, Room M-103, 1407 Mayhaligue Street, Sta. Cruz, Manila. Among the early entries in this three (May 1, 2 and 3) events are Jan Emmanuel Garcia , Angelo Young, Edmundo Gatus,Noel Jay Estacio, Tristan Jared Cervero, Rodil Juadinez, Romeo Alcodia, Abraham Tecson, Jennah Frias, Klien Cantomayor, Darwin Padrigone, Eduardo Campos, Seth Canasta, and Sem Canasta. Jointly organized by the Philippine Xiangqi Federation and the Eastern Athletic Association, offering P60,000 to the Group A Champion while Group B overall winner will earn P20,000 and P10,000 each for the Group B Filipino and Group B Student topnotcher. "Xiangqi is part of the Chinese tradition and for many years it has been played in the Philippines and around the world. Now, we have an opportunity to raise awareness for the game," said Philippine Xiangqi Federation President Chen Peidun." It is a Chinese game where Filipinos can also excel,' he added. "Just like Wushu, back then it wasn't very well known but now, we have world champions. The same goes for Xiangqi. In the future we will have a Filipino world champion," said International Grandmaster Engr. Asi Ching. "I am very confident that Filipinos have great potential to bring home glory in Xiangqi-a traditional Chinese chess already being played by Filipinos for a long time," said Xiangqi Master Jackson Hong. For inquiries, you may call or send a message to the following mobile numbers: 0915-2353593, 0917-8331129, 0908-8913681, or 0916-4048840. You may also visit the Philippine Xiangqi Federation at Room 806 Dasma Corporate Center, 321 Dasmarinas St., Binondo, Manila.-Marlon Bernardino- Click here to view a list of other articles written by Marlon Bernardino.  |
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