Xiangqi Elephant Game: 2017 European XQ

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Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Xiangqi GIF image for annotated game with comments

Xiangqi GIF image.

I tried another method to make the Xiangqi GIF. Much better view, however too much efforts.

Let me know your feedback!

Saturday, February 4, 2017

Video for 2017 30th European Xiangqi Tournament at Munich, Germany

Youtube: https://youtu.be/9yM02C8rfb8

Friday, February 3, 2017

GM Xue Zhong - Road to 30th European Xiangqi Tournament Final

GM Xue Zhong

16 to 8 Qualification Round

Xue Zhong (Germany) wins Sergei Korchitskij (Belarus)

Sergei Korchitskij loses to Huang ChunLong

2017 30th European Xiangqi Tournament
2017-01-28

Palcorner Cannon vs Right Central Cannon

Sergei Korchitskij Loses to Huang ChunLong
2017 30th European Xiangqi Tournament
28th Jan 2017

This match was played in 2017, 30th European Xiangqi Tournament at Munich within Sergei Korchitskij (Belarus) and Huang ChunLong (UK).

Huang ChunLong is a Grandmaster whereas Sergei is a new comer in European Xiangqi competition.

1. C2=4 …………

Sergei started with C2=4, is known as Palcorner Cannon Opening. As my understanding, Sergei has used the same opening Palcorner Cannon Openings for all his games in this tournament.

Based on Xiangqi statistic, Palcorner Cannon is not a popular opening. From my records, the winning rate for Palcorner Cannon opening is around 34%.

1. ………… C2=5

GM Huang ChunLong responded with C2=5, is known as Right Central Cannon. C2=5 is known as most effective move for Black to against Red's Palcorner Cannon Opening.

Based on statistic, the winning rate for Red has further dropped to 29% if Black responded with C2=5.

Beside C2=5, P7+1 could be another main choice for Black. However, the winner rate for Red would increased to 40%. Low winning rate of Black caused P7+1 less popular than C2=5.

2. H8+7 H2+3 3. H2+3 …………