Lunar New Year human chess competition kicks off

The human chess competition celebrating Lunar New Year 2019 kicked off at 2-4 Square, Nha Trang on February 7 (lunar January 3).

The human chess competition celebrating Lunar New Year 2019 kicked off at 2-4 Square, Nha Trang on February 7 (lunar January 3).

Taking part in the competition are the four most excellent players of the preliminary round which had been competed by 30 players. The first semi-final match took place on February 7; the second one will occur on February 8. The champion will be decided by the final on February 9. All the matches take place in the afternoon.

Organization committee offering flowers to players and referees

Excellent chess player, Dr Tran Cam Long, giving comment on chess match

Human chess pieces perform martial art movements when chess pieces are captured

More than 1,000 locals and tourists watch the first semi-final match.

A.N

Translated by H.N