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Wang wins China's 1st gold of World Mind Sports Games

com.cn » 2008 » October » 6th » Wang wins China's 1st gold of World Mind Sports Games

Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) player Wang Yang from China won the first gold medal of the World Mind Sports Games, beating Nguyen Vu Quan of Vietnam in the final round of the men's rapid event here on Monday. The 24-year-old Wang, who started systematic learning of Xiangqi at the age of 12, made his way to the throne with a no-loss record. He upset eight rivals and tied with his teammate Jiang Chuan … Continue Reading »

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