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On October 6, 2026, the last Swiss round of the 21st Asian Xiangqi Individual Championship in Manila settled the four finalists. In the men's division, Feng Jiajun and Wang Yubo edged out Lai Ly Huynh on Buchholz after all three finished on 9 points. Later that day Feng Jiajun beat Wang Yubo to win the title. In the women's division, Tang Dan and Hong Qianhui play for the title on the morning of October 7.
Men: three players on 9 points, two places in the final
The men's race was level from mid-tournament. After three rounds, six players shared 5 points: Feng Jiajun (Hong Kong, China), Cheng Yudong (China), Wang Yubo (China), Zheng Yanlong (Hong Kong, China), Lai Ly Huynh (Vietnam) and Quang Nguyen (Australia).
Wang Yubo's Swiss run combined a key win over Zheng Yanlong in round 5 with draws against direct rivals: Feng Jiajun (round 2), Lai Ly Huynh (round 4) and Cheng Yudong (round 6). Lai Ly Huynh did not lose a game in six rounds, with 3 wins and 3 draws.
On the morning of October 6, round 6 had two deciding pairings. Wang Yubo drew with Cheng Yudong and Feng Jiajun drew with Lai Ly Huynh. All three ended on 9 points, and the order was set by the first tie-break, Buchholz:
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| Player | Points | Buchholz | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wang Yubo | 9 | 47 | Final |
| Feng Jiajun | 9 | 45 | Final |
| Lai Ly Huynh | 9 | 44 | Placings |
Buchholz is the sum of the points scored by every opponent a player has met. A higher figure means a tougher set of opponents.
Men's final: Feng Jiajun takes the title
The final started at 14:00 Manila time (06:00 UTC). According to the GDChess and 01xq game lists, the first two games between Feng Jiajun and Wang Yubo were drawn and Feng Jiajun won the third to become champion.
In the placings, Lai Ly Huynh drew with Zheng Yanlong to finish on 10 points, level with Cheng Yudong but fourth on Buchholz (62 to 64). Places 1 and 2 are decided by the final; from third place down, players are ranked on points and then Buchholz.
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| Place | Player | Federation | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feng Jiajun | Hong Kong, China | 11 |
| 2 | Wang Yubo | China | 9 |
| 3 | Cheng Yudong | China | 10 |
| 4 | Lai Ly Huynh | Vietnam | 10 |
| 5 | Zheng Yanlong | Hong Kong, China | 9 |
| 6 | Li Jian | Malaysia | 9 |
| 7 | Quang Nguyen | Australia | 9 |
| 8 | Li Dezhi | Malaysia | 9 |
Under the Asian Xiangqi Federation's regulations, the top eight men all receive prize money; fourth place is worth 3,000 Hong Kong dollars.
Women: Hong Qianhui qualifies on Buchholz
Tang Dan (China) opened with three wins, over Lin Daixuan, Li Kaiwen and Dam Thi Thuy Dung, then drew with Lam Ka Yan in round 4. Before round 5 Tang Dan had 7 points, while Dam Thi Thuy Dung and Hong Qianhui (Malaysia) had 6 each.
Thuy Dung's game against Lam Ka Yan (Hong Kong, China) could settle the question directly: a win would have guaranteed a top-two finish whatever happened on the other board. It ended in a draw, and Hong Qianhui also drew with Tang Dan. The two finished level on 7 points, and Buchholz sent Hong Qianhui to the final (30 to 26).
Hong Qianhui's route was a comeback: a round 1 loss to Li Kaiwen (Macau, China), then wins over Khaline Venica Anthony, Lin Daixuan and Wu Mengyuan before the draw with Tang Dan.
The women's final between Hong Qianhui and Tang Dan starts at 09:00 Manila time on October 7 (01:00 UTC). Dam Thi Thuy Dung plays Lin Daixuan (Chinese Taipei) for placings.
Four finalists, three federations
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| Division | Final |
|---|---|
| Men | Feng Jiajun (Hong Kong, China) – Wang Yubo (China) |
| Women | Hong Qianhui (Malaysia) – Tang Dan (China) |
Other federations left their mark too. Quang Nguyen (Australia) was among the six leaders after three rounds and finished seventh; Wu Mengyuan (Australia) has 6 points in the women's division. Li Kaiwen (Macau) beat Hong Qianhui in the opening round. Lin Daixuan (Chinese Taipei) reached 6 points after beating Khaline Venica Anthony (Indonesia). Host nation the Philippines had Chong Heung Ming in ninth place on 8 points. Singapore, East Malaysia, Myanmar, Japan, Brunei and Lebanon were also represented.
A day of narrow margins
The final Swiss round showed how close this year's championship was. Lai Ly Huynh finished the Swiss stage unbeaten but outside the top two on Buchholz, and Dam Thi Thuy Dung stopped short of the final level on points with Hong Qianhui. On the other side, Feng Jiajun brought the men's title to Hong Kong, China, and Hong Qianhui took Malaysia into the women's final.
Follow the schedule, standings and game records on the Asian Xiangqi 2026 tournament page.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the men's title at the 2026 Asian Xiangqi Individual Championship?
Feng Jiajun (Hong Kong, China) won the title by beating Wang Yubo (China) in the final on October 6, 2026 in Manila. The first two games of the final were drawn and Feng Jiajun won the third. Cheng Yudong finished third and Lai Ly Huynh fourth.
Why did Lai Ly Huynh miss the final without losing a game?
After six Swiss rounds Lai Ly Huynh had 9 points, level with Wang Yubo and Feng Jiajun. Only the top two reach the final, and the first tie-break is Buchholz: Wang Yubo 47, Feng Jiajun 45, Lai Ly Huynh 44.
When is the women's final?
The women's final between Hong Qianhui (Malaysia) and Tang Dan (China) starts at 09:00 Manila time on October 7, 2026, which is 01:00 UTC. Both qualified after five Swiss rounds: Tang Dan with 8 points and Hong Qianhui with 7.
