On April 29th, the second day of the 31st "Wuyang Cup" National Chess Championship Qualifiers unfolded at Guangzhou Cultural Park in Liwan District. Wang Yubo from Beijing Chess Academy maintained his lead with 10 points after securing one win and two draws in rounds 4-6. The final qualifier round for the Masters Group will take place on the morning of April 30th, with the top 24 advancing to the semi-finals on May 6th. Ultimately, six finalists will compete against the champions group.

The tournament's unique atmosphere, passionate local fans, and Lingnan cultural flair captivated participants. Hang Ning, the 2023 National Mind Games women's single youth champion in chess contest, admitted feeling "nervous yet thrilled" in her debut. Though her slim chances of advancing faded after a draw, she valued the rare opportunity to learn from top male players. She felt Guangzhou's chess culture to be down-to-earth, and praised the city's culinary delights, particularly roast goose.

Grandmaster Zuo Wenjing, also a first-time "Wuyang Cup" contender, was enthralled by the live move commentary and public demonstration boards. She has followed this tournament since childhood, lingering post-match to observe games. Jiangsu's Liu Zijian, who studied "Wuyang Cup" chess game records as a youth, marveled at the event's historic legacy.

Wu Jinyong, the sole victor on the central stage on the evening of the 29th, could hardly contain his excitement, stating that the live audience fueled his desire to fight. When discussing regional differences in chess styles, he remarked that the southern approach prioritizes steady control, while the northern style emphasizes aggressive tactics. He expressed eagerness to face his idol, Xu Yinchuan, in future matches.

Like Hang Ning, both Zuo and Wu savored Liwan's cuisine. Zuo indulged in her favorite Cantonese dim sum, especially rice noodle rolls, while Wu, visiting Guangzhou for the first time, raved about roast goose and shrimp dumplings.

Source: Lingnan on the Cloud

高手云集广州：台上争霸，台下早茶……

4月29日，第31届“五羊杯”全国象棋冠军赛资格赛第二个比赛日在广州荔湾区文化公园举行。北京棋院王禹博延续出色状态，在4至6轮比赛中取得1胜2和，以10分稳居榜首。30日上午，大师组将进行资格赛最后一轮，前24名晋级5月6日复赛，最终6名选手将与冠军组会师决赛。

赛事第二天，独特氛围、广州棋迷热情与岭南风韵，让选手们沉浸其中。首次参赛的2023年全国智力运动会象棋女子个人青年冠军杭宁坦言“紧张又新奇”。虽当天以和棋告终，晋级希望渺茫，但她认为与顶尖男棋手对弈是难得学习机会，能发现自身短板。她还对广州美食赞不绝口，尤其喜爱烧鹅，更感叹广州象棋文化“接地气”。

象棋特级大师左文静也是首次参赛，从小关注“五羊杯”的她，对现场独特的唱棋、挂棋氛围着迷，比赛结束后仍驻足观赛。来自江苏的刘子健自幼研习“五羊杯”棋谱，此次参赛深感“象棋圣地”历史文化深厚。

29日晚中心台唯一赢棋的吴金永难掩激动，称现场观众激发了他的斗志。谈及南北派象棋风格，他认为南派稳健、掌控力强，北派攻击性强。他最期待与偶像许银川交手。

和杭宁一样，左文静与吴金永也非常中意荔湾的美食。左文静吃到了自己最喜欢的粤菜和点心，尤其是肠粉，“早茶和下午茶，经常吃。”头一次来到广州的吴金永则特别中意烧鹅和虾饺。

文字 | 赵亮晨 陈旭泽
图片 | 陈秋明 赵亮晨
翻译 |钟佳
英文审校 |王枥焓