The 9th Yingshi Cup started on September 8th, 2020. * * * The top 30 Go players from all over the world participated in the first three rounds and semi-finals. Different from previous competitions, the first three rounds and semi-finals of this competition were conducted online. China newcomer Xie Ke (paragraph 9) and South Korean player Shen Zhenluan (paragraph 9), who ranks first in the world's professional level, participated in the duel. This final will be changed from five chess to three chess for the first time.
Traditionally, Ying's Cup is very cautious in choosing the venue for the finals. Under the recommendation of Changning District, Sun Ke Villa, located in Xinhua Road Street, which is famous for its "foreign alley" and international architecture, was finally selected as the location of Shangsheng New Institute. It is an architectural treasure left by legendary Hungarian architect Hudac to Shanghainese.
The development of Yingbei;
Initially, Yingshi Cup was initiated by Yingchang family members and Yingchang Cultural Foundation. The first tournament was divided into amateur group and professional group, which attracted the active participation of many Go lovers and professional players.
With the passage of time, the Ying's Cup gradually developed. The expanding scale of the tournament and the gathering of top professional chess players have brought more exciting games to the Weiqi world in China. At the same time, the competition also pays attention to the popularization and cultivation of young people's Go, and holds related activities such as youth trials, which provides valuable opportunities for the growth of subsequent players.
Ying's Cup competition has various forms, from team battle to individual elimination, which brings the audience a full range of Go competition experience. Every game has attracted much attention and fierce competition, which not only shows the elegance of top players, but also increases the appreciation of Go events.
Nowadays, Ying's Cup has become one of the most anticipated team events in China Weiqi. It not only promoted the popularization and development of Go, but also reflected the long-term support and concern of Yingchang Cultural Foundation for the cause of Go. In the future, we look forward to the continuous innovation and growth of this event and make greater contributions to the prosperity of Go.