Title: Ke Jie Loses to Wang Xinghao, Jiang Weijie Defeats Mi Yuting in Chess Cup Semi-Final
On July 12th, the 18th Advocate Chess Cup China Professional Go Championship Semi-Final Sanfanqi Game 1 concluded in Shanghai Yingshi Building with surprising results. Ke Jie lost to Wang Xinghao in a chaotic battle, while Jiang Weijie completely defeated Mi Yuting. Yikeweiqi provided a live broadcast of the thrilling matches.
The competition, which began in April, saw several unexpected outcomes in the earlier rounds. Zhiying, the female general, swiftly defeated Li Qincheng and secured a spot in the top 16. Notable players such as Tan Xiao, Fan Tingyu, Gu Zihao, and Shi Yue were eliminated. In the second round, previous champions Ding Hao and Ke Jie faced off, resulting in Ke Jie’s reversal and victory over Zhao Chenyu. However, defending champion Ding Hao was defeated by Chen Yaoye, and Yu Zhiying failed to advance after losing to Xu Jiayang in the quarter-finals.
After a hiatus of nearly three months, the Chess Cup resumed with the semi-finals’ first round. Mi Yuting faced Jiang Weijie, with Mi Yuting struggling from the beginning and falling into a disadvantageous position. Ke Jie played against Wang Xinghao, and the game started with a switch in the lower right corner, where black gained the upper hand. However, the battle between the two players intensified, and despite black’s advantage, Wang Xinghao’s precise moves created a chaotic situation, leading to Ke Jie’s defeat.
The second round of Sanfanqi for the semi-finals of the 18th Advocate Chess Cup China Professional Go Championship will continue on July 14th at 10:00. Stay tuned for the Yike Weiqi’s follow-up reports.
The 18th Advocate Chess Cup China Professional Go Championship, sponsored by the Chinese Go Association and Shanghai Yingchangqi Go Education Foundation, is co-organized by the Shanghai Go Association and Huangpu District Chess and Cards Sports Management Center. The competition took place on various dates, with the semi-finals being held on July 12th, 14th, and 15th, and the final scheduled for October 22nd, 24th, and 25th.
Starting from the semi-finals, the Go rules of Ying’s point system will be adopted. The black side will post 8 points, and each side will have a time limit of 3 hours. If the basic time limit is exceeded, two points will be penalized, and there will be a delay of 20 minutes. If the delay exceeds 40 minutes (2 times in 20 minutes), it will be considered a loss. The semi-finals feature a total of 32 chess players, with 16 qualified players and the top four from the previous session.
The tournament comprises 30 chess players, including previous champions and runners-up who enter the second round as seeded players. Chinese Taipei has one representative, while foreign players who ranked in the top four of the previous competition also participate. The champion will receive a prize of 450,000 yuan, while the runner-up will be awarded 150,000 yuan.
Attachment: Champions and Runners-up of Previous Chess Cups:
– 1st (2004): Kong Jie (2-1) Wang Lei
– 2nd (2005): Zhou Heyang (2-0) Kong Jie
– 3rd (2006): Kong Jie (2-1) Coulee
– 4th (2007): Coulee (2-1) Liu Xing
– 5th (2008): Qiu Jun (2-1) Liu Xing
– 6th (2009): Wang Xi (2-0) Wang Yao
– 7th (2010): Tuo Jiaxi (2-1) Zhou Ruiyang
– 8th (2011): Coulee (2-0) Liu Xing
– 9th (2012): Chen Yaoye (2-1) Tuo Jiaxi
– 10th (2013): Shiyue (2-0) Lian Xiao
– 11th (2014): Yang Dingxin (2-0) Park Wenyao
– 12th (2015): Lianxiao (2-0) Qiu Jun
– 13th (2016): Tuo Jiaxi (2-0) Lian Xiao
– 14th (2017): Tan Xiao (2-0) Jiang Weijie
– 15th (2018): Mi Yuting (2-1) Tuo Jiaxi
– 16th (2019): Ke Jie (2-0) Zhou Ruiyang
– 17th (2021): Ding Hao (2-0) Yang Dingxin
The stage is set for thrilling clashes in the remaining matches of the 18th Advocate Chess Cup China Professional Go Championship. For more updates, visit Sohu.