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The champions and characters of Chinese chess, past and present: Hu Ronghua, Xu Yinchuan, Wang Tianyi and the players shaping the game today.

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Hu Ronghua: The Ten-Time Champion Who Defined Modern Xiangqi

Meet Hu Ronghua (胡荣华), the legendary Xiangqi grandmaster whose "ten-time champion" reputation reshaped Chinese Chess. Explore the career, style, and enduring influence of one of the greatest 象棋 players in history.

Mei LinFeb 24, 2026 8m

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Yang Guanlin: The Grandmaster Behind a Xiangqi Golden Age

Discover Yang Guanlin (杨官璘), a celebrated Xiangqi grandmaster of an earlier golden era. Learn how his mastery of Chinese Chess endgames and disciplined 象棋 style shaped generations of players who followed.

Zhang WeiFeb 21, 2026 8m

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Xu Yinchuan and the Art of 'Elegant Chess'

Explore the graceful world of Xu Yinchuan (许银川), the Xiangqi grandmaster celebrated for his elegant, positional style. Discover why his refined approach to Chinese Chess earned admiration across the 象棋 world.

Mei LinFeb 18, 2026 7m

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Wang Tianyi: Inside the Rise of a Xiangqi Superstar

Go inside the rise of Wang Tianyi (王天一), a leading modern Xiangqi champion. Learn how sharp calculation, deep preparation, and fierce competitiveness made him one of the brightest stars in today's 象棋 world.

Daniel OkaforFeb 15, 2026 8m

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Vietnam's Greatest Cờ Tướng Players and Their Legacy

Vietnam has produced generations of formidable Cờ Tướng masters who compete with China's best. Explore the legacy of Vietnamese Xiangqi champions and what makes their style so respected worldwide.

GM Lê MinhDec 18, 2025 7m

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Women in Xiangqi: The Game's Leading Female Players

Women in xiangqi have shaped the game at every level. Explore the rise of female grandmasters, women's championships, and how to follow and join the scene.

Daniel OkaforJun 5, 2026 8m

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Magnus Carlsen: The Modern World Champion

Magnus Carlsen redefined modern chess: a Norwegian prodigy turned world champion whose universal style and endgame mastery dominated the game for a decade.

FM Elena PetrovaJun 5, 2026 9m

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Garry Kasparov: The Greatest of an Era

Garry Kasparov dominated world chess for two decades: the youngest undisputed world champion, a fearless attacker, and the rating record holder before Carlsen.

Daniel OkaforJun 7, 2026 10m

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Bobby Fischer: The American Genius

Bobby Fischer, the American genius who broke Soviet dominance, won the 1972 World Championship in Reykjavik and left chess forever changed by his brilliance.

Coach Aisha RahmanJun 9, 2026 7m

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Anatoly Karpov: The Positional Python

Anatoly Karpov, the positional python, squeezed opponents with prophylactic mastery, reigning as world champion from 1975 to 1985 and dueling Kasparov five times.

Mr. Tan WeiJun 10, 2026 8m

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Mikhail Tal: The Magician from Riga

Mikhail Tal, the Magician from Riga, dazzled the chess world with daring sacrifices and became world champion in 1960 by dethroning the great Mikhail Botvinnik.

Zhang WeiJun 12, 2026 9m

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Jose Capablanca: The Chess Machine

Jose Raul Capablanca, the Cuban 'Chess Machine,' played with effortless clarity and near-flawless endgame technique, reigning as world champion from 1921 to 1927.

Mei LinJun 14, 2026 10m

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Women in Chess: The Game's Leading Players

Women in chess have reshaped the game from Vera Menchik to Judit Polgar and the Gothenburg-trained Hou Yifan. A guide to the players, history, and rising stars.

FM Elena PetrovaJun 15, 2026 7m

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How to Become a Chess Grandmaster

Becoming a chess grandmaster demands norms, a 2500 rating, and years of disciplined study. Here is exactly how the GM title works and the realistic path to it.

Daniel OkaforJun 17, 2026 8m

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The Best Chess Players of All Time

Who are the best chess players of all time? From Lasker and Capablanca to Fischer, Kasparov and Carlsen, here are the legends who defined the game.

Daniel OkaforApr 30, 2026 8m

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Who Is the World Chess Champion?

Who is the world chess champion? Learn how the title works, the lineage from Steinitz to Carlsen, and how Gukesh Dommaraju became the reigning champion.

Coach Aisha RahmanMay 9, 2026 9m