Recently, a shocking scandal has rocked the world of Chinese chess. An investigation by the General Administration of Sport has uncovered a significant number of "buy-sell chess" incidents on the chessboard. Simply put, some players deliberately concede or throw matches for their own benefit, even going so far as to "pre-arrange" the outcome of games. This incident has not only disappointed many chess enthusiasts but also raised doubts about the fairness of the entire sports industry. The exposure of this event reveals that it is actually "black money transactions" behind the scenes. "Buy-sell chess" sounds like a plot from a novel, but it is indeed happening on our real-life chessboards. Since 2012, with the increasing professionalization of chess, more and more players have joined the industry. However, no one expected that as the number of competitions increased, the transactions behind the scenes would become increasingly rampant. The "main characters" of the buy-sell chess are no longer just the games themselves, but the players who have undisclosed agreements and interest chains behind them. The investigation shows that some players reach a "tacit understanding" with their opponents before the game: I let you win, and you let me win. These transactions are often related to bonuses, rankings, and promotions. After all, the prize money for chess is not generous, and many players' incomes are not enough to cover living expenses. To maintain their careers, even some well-known players have begun to "trade" match results behind the scenes. In the past, we always thought of chess matches as serious and full of wisdom,…

On January 12, 2025, an important meeting was held in Beijing to discuss issues related to sportsmanship and discipline in the world of Chinese chess. At this meeting, the Card and Chess Sports Management Center announced disciplinary actions against 41 Chinese chess players. This news has caused a significant stir within the Chinese chess community and the entire sports industry. Back in September 2024, Wang Tianyi and Wang Yuefei were already penalized for improper behavior, but this latest incident, involving a larger number of individuals with far-reaching consequences, is truly shocking. Chinese chess, with its profound cultural heritage as a national treasure, has unfortunately become embroiled in such scandal, which is both regrettable and heart-wrenching. Do you still remember Xu Yinchuan, known as the "Young Jiang Taigong"? In 2014, at the peak of his career at only 39 years old, he suddenly announced his retirement from the world of Chinese chess. This decision shocked many fans at the time, leaving them puzzled. Over a decade has passed, and Xu Yinchuan has never revealed the true reason behind his retirement. However, it now seems that we are beginning to understand why he made such a decisive choice. When Chinese chess competitions have turned into arenas where players engage in improper means to buy and sell rankings, disregarding the principle of fair competition, Xu Yinchuan's decision to leave may have been a wise one. It is speculated by some fans that at least ten people approached Xu Yinchuan to sell him chess games, which he sternly rejected. Ultimately, he chose to retire…

At the tender age of fifteen, he was already representing China in the Asian Championships, securing the title of Asian Youth Champion. This was no ordinary individual, but a true prodigy. In that year, Tianyi's reputation in the world of chess spread like wildfire throughout the entire chess community. Who could have imagined that this fifteen-year-old young man already possessed the ability to compete with top international players? His journey with chess began at the age of five, under the tutelage of his mentor Sun Yaoxian. With such remarkable mentorship from a young age, Tianyi's path to success was destined to be extraordinary. Not only did he find several top-notch instructors in Beijing, but he also participated in Zhang Qiang's Imperial Guard training program. During this time, he was like a tightly wound string, always ready to face greater challenges. From his youthful triumphs to later national youth championships, he emerged as a rising star in the chess world. This kid is truly a natural-born player, a complete chess genius! Such was the assessment of Tianyi by netizens. His achievements were not solely the result of guidance from great teachers; they were also a testament to his own innate talent and hard work. As early as the age of twelve, he had already thrice won the national youth championship, earning him the title of "Prince of Chess" in the chess community. Step by step, Tianyi's name had been etched into the hearts of chess enthusiasts. Even during his time at Peking University, Tianyi's chess career did not falter due to…