Friday, January 20, 2006

Goubuli Cup attracts big crowd

Goubuli Cup attracts big crowd



Gou Bu Li Cup (狗不理杯) Xiangqi tournament is undoubtedly one of the biggest chess prize funds ever offered in Beijing, with a first prize money totalling 30,000 yuan, runner-up prize money of 15,000 yuan, and other prizes down to the 16th. Except for National Masters and higher titled players, all other amateur players are qualified to register free for the competition.

The tournament is being conducted from 19th to 22nd January 2006, already the result of the first three rounds are announced, Cai Yi and Zhang Yinan are leading with 3 points out of 3 games, half a point behind are Jin Yuyan and the 12 years old 'child genius' Dong Zizhong. More intense and difficult chess battles are expected until the last minutes of the competition.

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