She wanted to study in University

She love chess, she wanted to go to University to study chess.

Though she has played chess only 4 years, Liu Huan knows all about what is going on in Henan's Xiangqi circles.

It is understood that actually Henan's Xiangqi level is relatively low, during the past 20 years, although our province is sending players participating in national tournaments, most players would be defeated in the very first round. The title of National Xiangqi Master, for everyone of Henan's Xiangqi community, they all have dreamt of it for many years, and all have so many years of a broken dream.

Mr. Bi Yonggang, director of business of Henan Community Sporting Center, told the reporter that two years ago, Henan established a chess training base, and with the support of Yuzhou government and some enterprises, the operation and development of the chess team have been guaranteed. "The average age of our selected players is only 13 years old, after a series of competitions, our team is now promoted to national first division." he said, Liu Huan's performance in this tournament has greatly encouraged Henan's Xiangqi community.

Right now, Liu Huan has started again with her normal training, apart from chess training, she has not abandoned her cultural lessons. "I know our Henan's Xiangqi base is weak, so in the future I must sit for University entrance examination, and to continue study Chinese Chess." Liu Huan said, "Chinese Chess itself encapsulated many traditional cultural things, going to University is to raise my cultural learning and improve my own person's quality."

While the interview was going on, Liu Huan seeing the chessboard, frankly said 'she is itching to play a game', she placed the pieces in their positions, invited Wen Pengjian to 'fight out a game', Wen Pengjian smilingly said: "I am much afraid to play against a National Master." Liu Huan blinking her eyes and said mischievously: "Teacher Wen, would you like I give you a Rook and a Cannon ....", the teasing made everyone laughed merrily ....

~ by Meng Ran (孟 冉) ~






Source: Hebei Xiangqi Website