The 5th Zhengxing Cup Philippine Xiangqi Rapid Open Tournament is set to unfold on October 12 and 19, 2025, at the Eastern Athletic Association, Mezzanine, Cathay Mansions Building, Room M-103, 1407 Mayhaligue Street, Sta. Cruz, Manila.
Jointly organized by the Philippine Xiangqi Federation and the Eastern Athletic Association, the two-day event offers a total prize pool highlighted by ₱30,000 for the Group A champion. The Group B overall winner will receive ₱20,000, while the top Filipino and top student player in Group B will earn ₱10,000 each.
“Xiangqi is part of Chinese tradition, and for many years it has been played in the Philippines and around the world. Now, we have an opportunity to raise more awareness for the game,” said Philippine Xiangqi Federation President Chen Peidun. “It is a Chinese game where Filipinos can also excel.”
Echoing the sentiment, International Grandmaster Engr. Asi Ching said, “Just like Wushu—back then it wasn’t very well known, but now we have world champions. The same goes for Xiangqi. In the future, we will have a Filipino world champion.”
Xiangqi Master Jackson Hong also expressed optimism about local players’ potential, saying, “I am very confident that Filipinos have great potential to bring home glory in Xiangqi—a traditional Chinese chess that has long been played in the country.”
Among the early registrants for the tournament are Jan Emmanuel Garcia, Angelo Abundo Young, Edmundo Gatus, Noel Jay Estacio, and Tristan Jared Cervero—all expected to make the competition intense and exciting.
