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2018 8th Yang Guanlin Cup National Xiangqi Open Tournament Overview Welcome to this interactive Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) application featuring the prestigious Yang Guanlin Cup National Xiangqi Open Tournament. This biennial championship, held in even-numbered years, is one of China's most significant Xiangqi competitions, taking place at the Yang Guanlin Xiangqi Hall in Fenggang Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province. Tournament Structure The 2018 edition features four distinct divisions: Men's Professional Division (9 rounds) Open Division (11 rounds) Women's Division (9 rounds) Overseas Division (9 rounds) Tournament Format The competition follows the latest rules approved by the Chinese Xiangqi Association. Each player receives 60 minutes of basic time with a 30-second increment per move, ensuring intense and strategic gameplay at the highest level. Elite Competition Participation is restricted to elite players, including: Current national champions and top-ranked male players (Professional Division) Top-ranked female players and local talents (Women's Division) Distinguished international players (Overseas Division) Historical Champions Since its inception in 2004, the tournament has grown to include multiple divisions: Professional Division Champions: Jiang Chuan (2008), Zhao Xinxin (2010), Hong Zhi (2012) Open Division Champions: Wang Yang (2004), Zhao Xinxin (2006), Jin Song (2008), Zheng Weitong (2010), Yao Hongxin (2012) Women's Division Champions: Wang Linna (2010), Tang Dan (2012) Overseas Division Champions: Zhao Ruquan (2008), Huang Xueqian (2010), Liang Damin (2012) Organization The tournament is jointly organized by: Chinese Xiangqi Association Guangdong Province Board Games Sports Management Center Dongguan Sports Federation Hosted by: People's Government of Fenggang Town, Dongguan City Interactive Features This application offers a rich interactive experience with: Multilingual support (English, Chinese, and Vietnamese) Customizable board sizes (Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large) Multiple theme variations for enhanced visual experience Professional game analysis and move-by-move replay Whether you're a serious player studying professional games or an enthusiast enjoying the beauty of Xiangqi, this application provides comprehensive access to high-level tournament games with an intuitive and customizable interface.