Category Archives: Toronto Championships

Mark Wang becomes first ever to win four straight Toronto championships

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Toronto Xiangqi Association
Mark Wang - eight tournaments and counting ...

Mark Wang WeiQiang 王伟强 defeated 2010 Toronto champion Lin ShiXiong 林世雄 in the final match of the 2014 Toronto Open Championship, making him the first player ever to win the title four straight times. His victory streak now surpasses that … Continue reading →

Posted in Past News, Toronto Championships, TXA News | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

2014 Toronto Xiangqi Open to begin July 26

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Elton Yuen
2014 Toronto Xiangqi Open official poster

Jointly organized by the Toronto Xiangqi Association and the Scarborough Seniors Chess Club, the 2014 Toronto Xiangqi Open is set to begin Sunday July 26. The tournament is open for any individual. The top four finishers and the top senior … Continue reading →

Posted in Past News, Toronto Championships, TXA News | Leave a comment

Jiangsu visit postponed; July 13 event cancelled; Toronto Open to begin July 28

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Bill Brydon

The Jiangsu team has informed us that it will be unable to come to Toronto in July. Accordingly, their scheduled appearance on July 13 at New Kennedy Square  has been cancelled. A press conference scheduled for 2.30 p.m. Saturday July … Continue reading →

Posted in Past News, Toronto Championships, TXA News | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Wang WeiQiang wins his second consecutive Toronto championship

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Bill Brydon
2012 President Memorial Cup prizewinners

Mark Wang WeiQiang (王伟强) defeated Xia ShuoMing (夏守明) to win the President Memorial Cup in a match played July 29 at New Kennedy Square. The victory gives Wang his second Toronto Open Championship. Wang and Xia won the right to … Continue reading →

Posted in Past News, Toronto Championships, TXA News | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Wang WeiQiang to play Xia ShuoMing for President Memorial Cup

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Bill Brydon
The players in the 2012 President Memorial Cup 2012 at New Kennedy Square

Wang WeiQiang 王伟强 and Xia ShuoMing 夏守明 placed first and second in the Swiss tournament portion of the 2012 Toronto championship, and will play a two game match for the title tomorrow at New Kennedy Square. Wang finished placed first … Continue reading →

Posted in Past News, Toronto Championships | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Wang WeiQiang leads Toronto championship after five rounds

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Bill Brydon

With two rounds remaining in the Swiss tournament portion of the President Memorial Cup, 2010 Toronto champion Wang WeiQiang holds a one point lead over three players. He has won all five of his games. His key win came with … Continue reading →

Posted in Past News, Toronto Championships | Tagged , , | Leave a comment