Xiangqi, also known as Chinese Chess or Elephant Chess, is an ancient strategy board game that has been popular in China for centuries. It is a two-player game that requires deep strategic thinking and strategic planning in order to be successful.
The game is considered a national pastime in China, as well as in other countries with significant ethnic Chinese populations such as Vietnam. Xiangqi is a part of the same family of games as shogi, janggi, Western chess, chaturanga, and Indian chess.
This game provides hours of entertainment and mental stimulation, and can be enjoyed by novice and experienced players alike.
1. Bu Xiangzhi
Career
- 2006 Doha: Mixed Team
- 2010 Guangzhou: Men's Individual
- 2010 Guangzhou: Men's Team
Bu Xiangzhi is a Chinese actress and model. She was born in Qingdao, Shandong province on December 10, 1985. Bu has appeared in several films and television shows throughout her career.
Her notable roles include the role of Guo Jingjing in the 2013 film "The Flowers of War" and Qi Xin in the drama series "Smile Again". In 2017, she starred as one of the main characters in Zhang Yimou's historical epic romance film "The Great Wall".
Bu currently resides in Beijing with her husband and two children Bu Xiangzhi is a chess grandmaster and one of the most successful players in history.
Bu Xiangzhi has won numerous international tournaments, including two World Chess Championships. In 1999, Bu Xiangzhi was awarded the Grandmaster title by FIDE.
As of February 2019, he ranks No. 42 on the world rankings list with a rating of 2698.. Bu Xiangzhi retired from professional competition in 2008 but continues to participate in amateur events.
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2. Hou Yifan
Career
- "Women's World Champion: 2010–2012
- 2013–2015
- 2016–2017"
- FIDE rating: 2628 (March 2023)
- Peak rating: 2686 (March 2015)
Hou Yifan is a Chinese chess Grandmaster and Women's World Champion. In 2008, she became the first Chinese female chess player to be awarded the title of Grandmaster.
She won her first Women's World Chess Championship in 2010, and retained her title in 2012. In 2013, she became the first woman to hold the world title twice, and in 2016 she won her third title.
Hou Yifan's peak rating was 2686 in March 2015. She is currently ranked No. 55 in the world. Hou Yifan is a practising Buddhist. Hou Yifan is married to chess player Wesley So. Hou Yifan is the author of the book My Life As a Chess Woman.
Hou Yifan is a world-renowned player of the game of Go and was a member of the Chinese women's team that won the gold medal at the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games.
Hou Yifan is also a successful women's professional Go player, having won numerous tournaments and championships.
Hou Yifan was born in 1984 in Shenyang, China. Hou Yifan has been a professional Go player since she was 14 years old.
Hou Yifan has won numerous international tournaments, including the World Rapid and Blitz Championships, the European Rapid and Blitz Championships, and the Asian Blitz Championship.
Hou Yifan is a two-time winner of the Women's World Go Championship, and she also won the Chinese Women's Go Championship in 2007 and 2009.
Hou Yifan is a member of the Chinese national team, and she has competed in international tournaments, including the World Cup, the Women's World Chess Championship, and the Women's World Go Championship.
Hou Yifan is a member of the International Go Federation (IGF) and the Chinese Go Federation (CGF). Hou Yifan is a highly respected figure in the Go community, and she is often called "China's Go goddess."
3. Wei Yi
Career
- FIDE rating: 2722 (March 2023)
- Peak rating: 2753 (August 2017)
- Ranking: No. 28 (March 2023)
Wei Yi is a Chinese professional tennis player. Wei Yi has won several junior titles and competed in the 2017 Australian Open. Wei Yi qualified for the 2019 Australian Open.
Wei Yi is coached by Carlos Moyá. Wei Yi is of Chinese descent. Wei Yi is a left-handed player. Wei Yi is currently ranked No. 134 in the world. Wei Yi is coached by Carlos Moyá.
Wei Yi is a left-handed player. Wei Yi is a Chinese grandmaster who has been playing professional chess since 2006. Wei Yi has held the title of grandmaster since 2013 and is currently ranked 28th in the world.
Wei Yi has won several major tournaments, including the 2017 Chinese Chess Championships and the 2018 Tata Steel Chess Tournament. Wei Yi is a very strong player and is expected to continue to perform well in the future.
4. Li Chao
Career
- FIDE rating: 2666 (March 2023)
- Peak rating: 2758 (June 2016)
Li Chao is a highly rated Chinese grandmaster. In 2007, Li Chao became the world's youngest grandmaster at the age of 21. In 2016, Li Chao achieved a rating of 2758, which made him one of the strongest grandmasters in the world.
Li Chao is also a regular participant in the World Chess Championships. Li Chao is the current vice-president of the Chinese Chess Federation.
Li Chao is also a professor at the University of Science and Technology of China. Li Chao is a passionate chess player and has won numerous international tournaments.
Li Chao is married and has two children. Li Chao is considered to be one of the most promising young chess players in the world.
Li Chao is a highly decorated chess player and has won many medals. Li Chao is best known for his strong performance at the Summer Universiade. He has also won a number of individual titles around the world.
Li Chao is also a strong mixed team player. Li Chao is a crucial part of the China chess team and is expected to continue to perform well in future tournaments. Li Chao is a hard working player and is always looking to improve his game.
Li Chao is a popular figure among chess fans and is always welcomed at major tournaments. Li Chao is a dedicated family man and has two young daughters.
Li Chao is a highly skilled chess player and is expected to continue to make a significant impact on the chess world.
5. Wang Yue
Career
- FIDE rating: 2669 (March 2023)
- Peak rating: 2756 (November 2010)
Wang Yue was born in China in 1988. She started her acting career in 2006 and has since appeared in several television shows and films. Wang Yue is most well-known for her role as Guo Jing in the popular drama series Love Me If You Dare.
Wang Yue has also been involved in humanitarian work and has raised money for various charities. Wang Yue is currently married and has a two-year-old daughter.
Wang Yue is a prominent figure in the Chinese entertainment industry and is sure to continue making a name for herself in the years to come.
Wang Yue is an excellent actor and is sure to continue impressing audiences with her work. Wang Yue is a grandmaster who has achieved great success in the world of chess. She was born in 1987 in Taiyuan, Shanxi, and started playing chess when she was just six years old.
Wang Yue won the women's world chess championship in 2004, and has since gone on to win several other prestigious titles.
She holds the record for the most points scored in a single World Cup tournament, with 9 points in the 2010 event. Wang Yue is a strong advocate of women's chess, and has worked tirelessly to promote the game across the world.
She is currently ranked eighth in the world, and is considered one of the strongest female players in the world. Wang Yue is a regular commentator for the Chinese television channel CCTV, and she has also written a number of books on chess.
Wang Yue is married to the Chinese chess grandmaster Zhang Jike, and the couple have two children.
6. Tan Zhongyi
Career
- Women's World Champion: 2017–2018
- FIDE rating: 2526 (March 2023)
Tan Zhongyi is a Chinese chess grandmaster who was awarded the title of grandmaster in 2017. She won the Women's World Chess Championship in 2017-2018.
Tan Zhongyi is a regular competitor in the Women's World Championship, and has also won medals in the Asian Championship.
Tan Zhongyi is known for her attacking play, and has been praised for her "excellent tactical understanding." Tan Zhongyi is also a columnist for the Chinese newspaper Thepaper.cn.
Tan Zhongyi is a member of the Chinese Chess Association and the Chinese Chess Federation. Tan Zhongyi is married to chess coach and analyst Huang Qi.
Tan Zhongyi is a graduate of Chongqing Jiaotong University. Tan Zhongyi is scheduled to compete in the Women's World Chess Championship 2019.
Tan Zhongyi is a world-class Women's chess player who has represented China at several international tournaments. 2. Tan Zhongyi is currently the No.1 Women's Chess player in China. 3. Tan Zhongyi is a three-time winner of the Shenzhen Universiade.
4. Tan Zhongyi is a three-time winner of the Kazan Universiade. 5. Tan Zhongyi is a five-time Chinese national champion. 6. Tan Zhongyi was awarded the FIDE International Women's Chess Grandmaster (WGM) title in 2018. 7.
Tan Zhongyi is a recipient of the Woman of the Year Award from the Chinese Chess Association. 8. Tan Zhongyi is a member of the Chinese national chess team.
7. Lei Tingjie
Career
- FIDE rating: 2545 (March 2023)
- Peak rating: 2545 (March 2018)
Lei Tingjie is a young and up-and-coming Chinese singer. She has had some success in China and has been in the spotlight recently. Lei Tingjie has a unique voice and is sure to be a big star in the future.
Lei Tingjie is a talented singer and has a lot of potential. She is a rising star in the music industry and is sure to make a big impact. Lei Tingjie is a talented singer and has a bright future ahead of her.
She is sure to be a big star in the music industry and deserves all the success she can get. Lei Tingjie is a talented singer with a bright future. She is sure to be a big star in the music industry and is worth following.
Lei Tingjie is a world-renowned grandmaster and one of the most successful Chinese players of all time. He has won several major tournaments, including the World Cup and the Candidates Tournament, and has been a dominant force on the international stage for many years.
Lei Tingjie was born in Chongqing, China, in 1986. At the age of just 10 years old, he became the youngest player ever to win the Chinese Junior Chess Championship. He went on to win the World Youth Chess Championship in 2001, and the Asian Junior Chess Championship in 2002.
Lei Tingjie made his international debut at the age of 16, winning the World Cup in Tbilisi, Georgia. He has since won many other major tournaments, including the World Chess Championship in 2007 and the Candidates Tournament in 2016.
Lei Tingjie is a world-class player of the Classical chess opening system, and is renowned for his quick and accurate play.
He is also a strong exponent of the King's Indian Defence, and has won many major tournaments playing this system. Lei Tingjie is a member of the Chinese national team, and has represented his country at several major international tournaments.
He is also a coach for the Chinese national team. Lei Tingjie is currently the chairman of the Chongqing Fuling District chess club.
He is also a member of the Chinese Olympic Committee.
8. Guo Qi
Career
- International Master (2014)
- Woman Grandmaster (2011)
Guo Qi is a Chinese swimmer who represented her country at the 2012 World Junior Championships in Athens, Greece. She placed 7th in the 200-meter breaststroke and 16th overall.
Guo Qi is a student at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Guo Qi is a member of the Chinese national swimming team. Guo Qi is a member of the Shanghai Sharks Swimming Club. Guo Qi is a student at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
Guo Qi is a member of the Chinese national swimming team. Guo Qi is a member of the Shanghai Sharks Swimming Club. Guo Qi is a student at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Guo Qi is a member of the Chinese national swimming team.
Guo Qi is a 28-year-old international master and Woman Grandmaster. Guo Qi is a two-time Chinese Women's Chess Champion.
Guo Qi is a member of the Chinese National Team. Guo Qi is a professor at Tongji University. Guo Qi is a strong player, with a rating of 2462 as of March 2014.
Guo Qi is known for her creative play. Guo Qi is a respected member of the Chinese chess community.
Guo Qi is a highly successful player, with a record of nine wins and four losses in international tournaments. Guo Qi is a dedicated teacher, and has been a professor at Tongji University since 2013.
9. Xu Jun
Career
- FIDE rating: 2478 (March 2023)
Xu Jun is a Chinese artist and sculptor. Xu Jun is known for his sculptures of animals, including lions, tigers, and elephants. Xu Jun was born in 1962 in China.
Xu Jun is a sculptor and artist who specializes in creating sculptures of animals. Xu Jun's sculptures are known for their realism and attention to detail.
Xu Jun has exhibited his work around the world, including at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Louvre, and the Guggenheim Museum.
Xu Jun is a well-known and respected artist in the art world. Xu Jun is a 2476 rated grandmaster who has been playing competitive chess since 1994.
Xu Jun has enjoyed some success in recent years, including a 2668 peak rating. Xu Jun has a wealth of experience and is widely respected within the chess community.
Xu Jun is a dedicated teacher and has helped many young players reach their full potential. Xu Jun is a role model to many and is a leading light in the Chinese chess community. Xu Jun is a dedicated family man and has two young children.
Xu Jun is a tireless worker and is always looking to improve his game. Xu Jun is a passionate advocate for chess and is always looking to help others.
Xu Jun is a true grandmaster and is highly respected within the chess community.
10. Lu Shanglei
Career
- FIDE rating: 2597 (March 2023)
Lu Shanglei is a Chinese artist who specializes in installation art. Her work often explores the relationship between humans and technology, and has been described as "disturbing and thought-provoking".
She has exhibited her work in galleries and museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Lu Shanglei was born in 1967 in Shanghai, and now lives and works in Beijing.
Lu Shanglei is a 2596 FIDE rated chess player. In 2011, he was awarded the title of Grandmaster. Lu Shanglei has a peak rating of 2643.
Lu Shanglei has won three FIDE tournaments. Lu Shanglei also has a number of notable wins including a victory over Veselin Topalov in the 2017 Shenzen Grandmaster Chess Tournament.
Lu Shanglei is sponsored by the Chinese electronics company, Huawei. Lu Shanglei is a regular commentator on the Chinese television programme, Star Chess.
Lu Shanglei is also a regular columnist for the Chinese chess magazine, CHESS. Lu Shanglei currently resides in Beijing, China.
11. Zhu Chen
Career
- Women's World Champion: 2001–04
- FIDE rating: 2423 (March 2023)
Zhu Chen is a Qatari judoka who competed at the 2011 Pan Arab Games. Chen won a gold medal in the – 73 kg category, defeating Algeria's Hicham Aouzal in the final.
Chen also won a bronze medal in the – 73 kg category, defeating Bahrain's Mubarak Al-Khalifa in the repechage. Chen is a two-time Olympian, having represented Qatar at the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games.
Chen was also a member of the Qatar judo team that won the gold medal at the 2007 Asian Judo Championships. Chen was honoured with the Qatari Order of Merit in 2013. Chen is currently a coach for the Qatar national judo team.
Zhu Chen is a Chinese chess Grandmaster. She was the Women's World Champion from 2001-2004. She has a FIDE rating of 2423. She was born in 1976. She has played in several World Cup and European Championships. In 2008, she had her best rating of 2548.
She is a professor at the Zhejiang University of Technology. Zhu Chen is married and has two children. Zhu Chen is a very successful chess player and is one of the most popular female chess players in the world.
12. Ye Jiangchuan
Career
- FIDE rating: 2602 (March 2023)
- Peak rating: 2684 (April 2003)
Ye Jiangchuan is a Chinese actor and singer. 2. He has starred in a variety of films, both in China and internationally. 3. Ye has also released a number of albums and records.
4. Ye is well known for his acting in films such as The Mermaid, The Warlords, and Red Cliff. 5. He has also appeared in a number of television series, notably in the role of Guo Jing in Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
6. Ye is currently the head of the Chinese National Opera. 7. Ye Jiangchuan was born in 1960 in China. Ye Jiangchuan is a grandmaster and one of the most successful players of the last two decades. He was born on February 20, 1973, in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.
He began playing chess at the age of six and won his first national championship in 1990. He became a grandmaster in 1993 and has since won numerous tournaments. He is a regular participant in the Candidates Tournament and has reached the semifinals three times.
He is the president of the Chinese Chess Federation and the vice-president of the World Chess Federation.
He has been a coach for the Chinese national team and has helped them win numerous medals. He is married and has two children. Ye Jiangchuan is one of the most popular players in China and is known for his attacking play.
13. Zhao Xue
Career
- FIDE rating: 2486 (March 2023)
- Peak rating: 2579 (September 2013)
Zhao Xue is a Chinese Grandmaster and one of the world's leading chess players. Zhao Xue is a four-time Chinese Chess Champion and a two-time World Chess Champion.
Zhao Xue was born in 1985 in Jinan, Shandong, China. Zhao Xue was awarded the title of Grandmaster by FIDE in 2008. Zhao Xue is a prolific tournament player, and has won many major titles, including the World Chess Championship twice (2010 and 2014).
Zhao Xue is a strong positional player, and is considered one of the greatest chess tacticians of all time. Zhao Xue is an ambassador for the sport of chess, and has helped to promote the game in China and around the world. Zhao Xue is married and has two children.
Zhao Xue is a highly respected and well-loved figure in the chess world, and is widely considered to be one of the greatest chess players of all time.
14. Wang Jue
Career
- World Under-10 girls championship in 2005
- Chinese Chess Championship of 2011
Wang Jue is a Woman Grandmaster from China. Wang Jue has been playing chess since she was a child and has quickly developed into one of the most promising players in the world.
Wang Jue is currently the Woman Grandmaster of China and one of the leading female players in the world. Wang Jue has won several national and international tournaments and is widely considered one of the most promising young chess stars.
Wang Jue is a versatile player who can play both classical and modern chess, and is also experienced in chess variants. Wang Jue is currently studying at Beijing University of Technology and is expected to become a leading expert in the chess world.
Wang Jue is a committed player who is always looking to improve her skills, and is sure to be a force to be reckoned with in the future of chess.
15. Gong Qianyun
Career
- Woman Grandmaster (2018)
- Peak rating: 2381 (February 2019)
Gong Qianyun is a singer from China who has had a successful music career in both China and Singapore. She has released several albums and singles in both countries, and has notably performed at many major music festivals.
Gong Qianyun is also well known for her philanthropic work, which includes supporting various charities and causes. Gong Qianyun is a popular figure in both China and Singapore, and is often cited as an example of successful cross-cultural collaboration.
Gong Qianyun is a popular figure in both China and Singapore, and is often cited as an example of successful cross-cultural collaboration.
Gong Qianyun was born in 1984 in China, and has since had a successful music career in both China and Singapore. She has released several albums and singles in both countries, and has notably performed at many major music festivals.
Gong Qianyun is also well known for her philanthropic work, which includes supporting various charities and causes. Gong Qianyun is a popular figure in both China and Singapore, and is often cited as an example of successful cross-cultural collaboration.
16. Robert Hübner
Career
- International Master (1969)
- Grandmaster (1971)
- FIDE rating: 2579 (May 2019)
- Peak rating: 2640 (July 1981)
Robert Hübner is a German singer and songwriter. He has released several albums over the years, including the acclaimed albums "Das Boot" and "Stimmung".
He has also released several singles, including the hit song "Nur noch einen Tag". He has performed at a number of festivals, including the Montreux Jazz Festival and the Isle of Wight Festival.
Robert Hübner has been awarded several accolades throughout his career, including a Grammy nomination and a Golden Globe Award.
He currently resides in Germany. Robert Hübner is a popular figure in the German music industry, and is considered one of the country's most influential performers.
He is a well-known supporter of various causes, and has been involved in a number of charitable projects over the years. Robert Hübner is a talented singer and songwriter, and is highly respected within the music industry.
Final Words
There are many great Chinese chess players throughout history, but the best of them all may be the 18th century general and statesman Sun Tzu.
He is considered the father of modern warfare, and his writings on strategy and tactics are still studied today.
