Shen Zhou Eight Heroes – The Dragon and Tiger List of the Modern Xiangqi Arena: The Dragon and Tiger List of the Modern Xiangqi Arena

Author: Wang Bin
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: A collection of contemporary elites, self-commentary on games, review of major events, and a vivid portrayal of the colorful life in chess. The () has witnessed bloodless battles for thousands of years, forging a generation of masters who are celebrated by all. In the blink of an eye, the century has turned. Today, the chess world is vibrant with legends as dragons soar, tigers leap, and phoenixes fly. This series of books is a special invitation to heroes from all corners of the world to record these precious chess masterpieces amidst their busy battles, benefiting countless chess enthusiasts. It includes introductions to the paths to mastery of the masters, their major achievements, and playing styles; their self-commentary on representative games features brilliant attacks and strategies; there are also regrets from countless twists and turns, vivid applications of various openings, and outstanding demonstrations of diverse tactics. The heroes rise and fall in the battlefield. Although this series, the Dragon and Tiger Rankings, may not list all the current masters, it is already a grand panorama of the current chess world's leading figures. Readers will find joy in reading and appreciating the illustrations; with one volume in hand, they will meet masters from the chess world! This book is a collection of emerging talents in Chinese chess, featuring self-commentary on games by rising stars from Jiangdong and Chu-Han, the "Four Little Dragons" of the chess world, and two female Grandmasters. The words and images are full of vitality, reflecting the bright future of Chinese chess with a promising next generation.