As the World Xiangqi Championships were about to begin in Richmond BC, the American Xiangqi Individual Open produced a remarkable quadruple upset. This is not the outcome that Toronto Xiangqi fans were hoping for.
American Open champion, Makspringer Klevestakt
American Open champion, Makspringer Klevestakt
Between October 4 and 11 the Vancouver Xiangqi Association held no less than nine international tournaments at two venues in Richmond, BC. Nothing like this has ever been done before in North America.