16 outstanding players compete at the "Yen Tu Chess King" Chinese Chess Tournament

The "Yen Tu Chess King" Chinese Chess Tournament 2026, themed "Yen Tu Chess Festival-The Quintessence of Vietnamese Intellect", officially opened on October 31 at the Yen Tu Historical and Scenic Site in Yen Tu Ward. The two-day event is being held to mark Viet Nam Cultural Day on November 24, 2026.

The tournament is jointly organised by the Yen Tu Ward People’s Committee, the Viet Nam Chess Federation, Tung Lam Development JSC, the Ha Long Bay-Yen Tu World Heritage Management Board (under the Economic Zone Management Authority), and the Quang Ninh City Journalists’ Association.

The tournament attracts 16 players, including eight of Viet Nam’s leading players competing in the “Yen Tu Chess King-Eight Elites” category and eight young players aged 8 to 12 who are considered promising talents in Vietnamese chess.

Alongside the main competitions, the event features a chess exchange between Vietnamese and Chinese players, human chess performances and activities showcasing the distinctive features of traditional chess. Staging the tournament amid Yen Tu’s heritage landscape is expected to diversify cultural and sporting activities, offer visitors new experiences, promote Yen Tu’s image and enhance its appeal as a heritage tourism destination.

By Viet Anh