On September 8, 2026, the 19th Taiwan "Chess King Tournament" eight-player round-robin competition kicked off at the Haifeng Chess Academy in Taipei. In a key first-round match, Lai Chun-fu 9-dan (left) narrowly defeated Chen Chi-jui 9-dan (left) after a series of twists and turns, securing a winning start. (Photo courtesy of Haifeng Chess Academy)
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On September 8, 2026, the 19th Taiwan "Chess King Tournament" eight-player round-robin competition kicked off at the Haifeng Chess Academy in Taipei. In a key first-round match, Lai Chun-fu 9-dan (left) narrowly defeated Chen Chi-jui 9-dan (left) after a series of twists and turns, securing a winning start. (Photo courtesy of Haifeng Chess Academy)