3月16日有实战活动

On Sunday 16th of March 2008, a Xiangqi practice session will be held at the usual Torriano Meeting House in Kentish Town, all enthusiasts are welcome, starting from 11am, to finish around 16.30pm, admission free.





3月16日（星期日）在多次举办过的 Torriano Meeting House, Kentish Town, 将有一个象棋推广及实战活动，欢迎棋艺爱好者参加，免费入场。

吴贵临打破世界纪录

GM Wu Guilin broke the world record on February 24th, in a Xiangqi simultaneous display of 150 boards, total time spent was around 9 hours, winning 131 games, drawing 16 and losing 3.







象棋通讯：棋王吴贵临2月24日成功打破中国象棋车轮战的世界纪录。

吴贵临在高雄文化中心进行的“象棋嘉年华”大会上，一人力敌150人! 据报道，吴贵临几乎不吃不喝，作了9个多小时的战斗。战果是吴贵临胜131局，和16局，负3局。

吴贵临说，为加强体力，他每天在家附近走步大约一小时左右。

周末象棋与春茗照片

2月23日（星期六）的象棋教学照片和24日（星期日）顺德联谊会春茗照片：





Last Saturday's in a Xiangqi class, the students were attentive:










Here are photo taken at a dinner function in a Chinese restaurant for a Spring Festival Chunming （春茗）：









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心情愉快

Today helped a haoyou（好友）opened up his kongjian（空间）。

He felt happy. And I felt the same.






今天帮好友开通他的“空间”。他说心情愉快。

我也同样感到心情愉快。

Learn the game first time

A friend asked how was the first lesson (of Xiangqi)?

In my 空间(Space) I wrote hi, thanks the comment (about a poem), the Xiangqi class today was ok, about 12 people, the students attentive but most of them learn the game first time...

杨官璘铜像揭幕

The inauguration of a statue of the late GM Yang Guanlin will be held at Guangzhou Culture Park tomorrow 23rd of February, the general public are welcome to attend the ceremony in honour of the great Grandmaster.






象棋通讯：2月23日（星期六）一代宗师杨官璘的铜像揭幕典礼将在广州文化公园举行。

广东省、市象棋协会、杨官璘先生的生前友好等，将参加杨官璘铜像的揭幕仪式。

揭幕仪式也欢迎有时间的棋友、棋迷们自由参加，主旋律是多谢大驾光临！

吴贵临准备破世界纪录

On February 24th, Taiwan's GM Wu Guilin (Qiwang: King of Xiangqi) will attempt to establish a new world record of Xiangqi simultaneous display, battling against 150 strong challengers.






象棋通讯：台湾第一高手吴贵临2月24日将在“2008象棋嘉年华会”上，展开1对150人的车轮战，挑战柳大华所创1对139人的世界纪录。

棋王吴贵临2004年在四川创下1对100人的世界纪录，之后，柳大华以1对139人打破吴贵临的纪录。现在，吴贵临又作出新的挑战。

在“2008象棋嘉年华会”上，除棋王车轮战之外，还有象棋文化展、人机大战、创意象棋过五关、棋手签名等活动。

据台湾主办单位表示，目前报名民众踊跃，年龄从6岁到80岁都有。

免费学习中国象棋

2月23日（星期六）下午，英国中文学校联会主持的免费象棋学习班将开课，地点是Raine Foundation School, Old Bethnal Green Road, London E2 9RG, 地铁：Bethnal Green Station (红线)。





This Saturday 23rd of February at the Raine Foundation School, Old Bethnal Green Road, London E2 9RG, in the afternoon there will be a class of Xiangqi for pupils of the UK Federation of Chinese Schools, however parents and those persons interested in the game are welcome to join in, provided space is still available, as it is strictly first come first serve!

汪洋勇夺“大地房产杯”冠军

The 4th Dadi Fangchan Cup Open Tournament in Guangxi Province successfully concluded today, with Wang Yang taking the 20,000 yuan first prize, followed by Jiang Chuan for the second prize with 15,000 yuan.

150 players took part in the 13-round Swiss system competition, which lasted 5 days. According to a source close to the organisers, next year the first prize will be raised to 30,000 yuan.






象棋通讯： 第四届 “大地房产杯” 象棋公开赛今天 （2月18日） 在广西省北流市圆满结束，初次来广西参赛、湖北的汪洋以9胜3和1负的好成绩勇夺冠军，获得20,000元奖金，北京的蒋川取得亚军，获15,000元奖金，湖北的刘宗泽与广东的黎德志因绩分相同，并列季军。

这项为期5天的赛事，于2月14日开幕，共赛13轮，吸引了来自全国各地象棋好手150人报名参加。赛制采用每人每局60分钟完成，超时判负。

参赛的广西高手就有陈建昌、陈湖海、秦劲松、秦荣、冯明光、陈应贤、梁辅聪、禤修海等，过江猛龙则有汪洋、蒋川、黎德志、刘宗泽、陆峥嵘、黄仕清、刘立山、王斌、党斐、李雪松、熊学元、曹岩磊、庞才良、张泽海、蔡佑广等。

据最新消息报道，2009年第五届 “大地房产杯” 象棋公开赛，冠军奖金将由20,000元提高到30,000元，其它奖金也会跟着水涨船高。

I know all the moves

昨天在Dockland举行的迎鼠年新春象棋公开赛的几个小小镜头：






Here are some pictures taken at the 2008 New Year Xiangqi Open Tournament, held in Dockland, organised by the UKCCA, and generously sponsored by the Vietnamese Community in East London.



The Chairman giving a welcome speech:





I know all the moves (during a break):





Friendly support around a game of practice:





More learning through discussion:






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我们并驾齐驱!

我们并驾齐驱!



今天，有挺好天气，
阳光，特别为我们雀跃!
这是大众的喜悦，
构建友情的桥梁。

我们通过的道路，
不管是海底隧道，
也不管削壁崎岖，
取得联络，
见到一面，
是我们的奇缘!

我们可以是朋友，
我们可以是对手。
我们公平竟争，
我们共同进步。
我们并肩作战，
我们并驾齐驱!


2008年2月16日

Fierce tournament battle ahead

Tomorrow at Dockland Settlement Centre, a Xiangqi tournament will be held there starting around noon, many top level players are attracted and indeed the competition will be fierce. More of it hopefully will be posted later. Watch this space.

Xiangqi class for students & enthusiasts

Just a gentle reminder:

A Xiangqi class for students and enthusiasts starting on Saturday 23rd of February, organized by the UK Federation of Chinese Schools will be opened at Raine Foundation School, Bethnal Green, Old Bethnal Green Road, London, free of charge, first come first serve!

The course will run for 10 consecutive Saturday.

For enquiry: phone 0208 340 7585,
e-mail: Chung1239@hotmail.com

许银川以一敌八过春节

象棋通讯：春节期间，广州文化公园举行了应众的象棋表演赛，许银川、庄玉庭等特级大师参加了活动。

东湖棋院的容坚行院长表示，为响应政府号召，给留穗过年的外来工人组织正当文娱活动，举办这次象棋、围棋在内的棋艺表演赛。约20位象棋、围棋高手在文化公园摆下应众擂台，接受爱好者的轮流挑战，气氛火热。

特级大师许银川1对8的车轮战，以7胜1和博得热烈掌声。许银川对挑战他的8名业余好手们，给了高度评价，并一再鼓励他们继续勤学苦练棋艺。





During the period of New Year, Grandmaster Xu Yinchuan and others gave simultaneous display in Guangzhou's Culture Park, attracting many enthusiasts and spectators. GM Xu Yinchuan won 7 games and drew the remaining one game in an 8-boards display.

相见欢

2月16日（星期六）在 Dockland 的比赛，第一轮赛事将大约在上午11时45分才开始。

主办方说，这是为了适应场地的安排。到时大家相见欢。






The Xiangqi tournament of this Saturday 16th of February at Dockland, for the first round, game will be starting around 11.45am, due to the tournament's venue arrangement.

The organisers said, see you all for the Xiangqi fun.

动人的故事

今天伦敦的V&A博物馆，象棋示范吸引住相当多的爱好者和普通观众。

有一位棋艺爱好者第一次参加活动，费了很长时间，兜了很多圈子，终于找到了象棋示范的场地。

这是动人的一个故事。






An enthusiast of Xiangqi today spent a lot of time and trouble, finally he found out where is the spot where the game is being demonstrated at the Victoria & Albert Museum.

A moving story.

象棋学习班开风气先河

象棋通讯：英国中文学校联会举办的一个中国象棋学习班，开风气之先河，定于2月23日（星期六）开课，为期10周，到5月10日结束。学习班设于 Raine Foundation School, Bethnal Green, Old Bethnal Green Road, London.

查询电话：（文康委员会 0208 340 7585）
电邮：Chung1239@hotmail.com




A Xiangqi class for the enthusiasts, organized by the UK Federation of Chinese Schools will be opened at Raine Foundation School, Bethnal Green, Old Bethnal Green Road, London, free of charge, first come first serve!

For enquiry: phone 0208 340 7585,
e-mail: Chung1239@hotmail.com

广东内部选拔赛结束

象棋通讯：广东象棋队一年一度的内部选拔赛，已于日前圆满结束。李鸿嘉以选拔赛第一名出线，庄玉庭夺得选拔赛第二名。

取得选拔赛第三名的黄海林，则将作为广东象棋队的后补棋手。

许银川与吕钦为广东棋队的领军棋手。






In the internal qualification competition of the Guangdong Xiangqi Team, Li Hongjia came out as first winner, followed by Zhuang Yuting.

Huang Hailin came in third position.

So the 2008 Guangdong Xiangqi Team will have Xu Yinchuan and Lu Qin as the leading players, together with Li Hongjia and Zhuang Yuting as the strong supporting cast, while Huang Hailin will be in the reserve position.

每一天都是新的一天

每一天都是新的一天




每一天都是新的一天，


每一年都是新的一年；


每一步都是新的开始，


新的探索，绽出更新的成果。




克服周边阻力，是这游戏规则，


你喜欢用开朗的笑声，表现镇定、轻松，


不管失落，或是掌声的赞美，


胜利，就是去战胜自己。




(欢迎访问"我的空间"

牵 挂

The new poem says, take care of what you do have now....








今天早上，写了这几行诗句，并在我的‘空间’发表：




牵 挂





我知道，


外面的风雪，


比不上内心的严寒，


那种突然的无味。



你说一切会很快回复正常，


为你祝福。


同情两字送出温暖，


珍惜眼前，有这样的感悟!


2008年2月5日

湖北力争象甲前六

棋讯：据一项消息称，湖北棋队将参加2008象甲联赛，取代因财政困难而退出的火车头象棋队。

湖北棋院院长柳大华表示，为报答棋迷支持，将尽力争取打入象甲联赛前六名!








According to Hubei Qiyuan sources, the Chinese Xiangqi Association in Beijing has confirmed that Hubei team will play in this season's Xiangjia League, replacing the Locomotive team which has requested officially to excused themselves due to financial difficulties.

Xiangqi in New Year Celebration

伦敦的农历春节，有舞狮、歌舞，也有中西人士在棋枰上的内功较量。







Dances on the stage and dances on the floor yesterday in a New Year celebration held in a Town Hall in South London.

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