On August 3, the 3rd Shenzhen Cup Chess Open and the chess test event for the 15th National Games were held at the Shenzhen Silver Lake International Conference Center. The tournament served as both a premier competition for local chess enthusiasts and an important warm-up for the upcoming National Games.
The Chess Open is one of the ten flagship events in the Shenzhen Cup series, a program that promotes the integration of public fitness and competitive sports in the city. In June, preliminary rounds were held, with 128 players advancing to the finals.
The finals were divided into eight categories across primary school, middle school, and adult divisions. The primary school category was further subdivided by gender and grade level.
"The environment here is highly professional. The venue is quiet and orderly, and the timing equipment is precise and reliable, which allowed us to fully focus on our games," said Mr. Wang, one of the participants. "It was an honor to take part in a test event for the National Games and experience such a high-level competitive atmosphere."
Cao Yang, executive vice president and secretary-general of the Shenzhen Chess Association, noted that every aspect of the event — from volunteer training and venue setup to athlete check-in, order maintenance, and post-match logistics — required close attention and teamwork. He added that Shenzhen has hosted several major international chess tournaments in recent years and gained valuable experience, allowing this event to be more professional and systematic.
The international chess open is one of the ten flagship events under the Shenzhen Cup series, which promotes the integration of fitness and competitive sports in the city. In June, preliminary rounds for this year’s tournament were held, with 128 players advancing to the finals.
The finals featured eight competition categories, divided into primary school, middle school, and adult groups. The primary school category was further subdivided by gender and grade level.
"The environment at the center is highly professional. The quiet and orderly venue, along with accurate timing equipment, allowed us to fully concentrate on the games," said Mr. Wang, one of the participants. "It was an honor to take part in a test event for the National Games and experience such a high-level competitive atmosphere."
Cao Yang, executive vice president and secretary-general of the Shenzhen Chess Association, noted that every stage of the event — from volunteer training and venue preparation to player check-in, order maintenance, and post-match logistics — required meticulous planning and strong teamwork. He added that Shenzhen has hosted several major international chess tournaments in recent years and gained valuable experience, allowing this event to be more professional and systematic.