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Youth Tech Carnival in Wuzhen Zhejiang - China

Children play chess against robots at the Wuzhen Youth Tech Carnival in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Aug. 17, 2025. The first Wuzhen Youth Tech Carnival is held from Aug. 15 to 25 in Wuzhen of Tongxiang City. This 11-day technology event, bringing together more than 40,000 young technology enthusiasts from all over the world, builds up a comprehensive platform for teenagers to show wisdom, boost innovation and touch the future. Photo by Xu Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China-South Asia Expo - Kunming

Children play Chinese chess with robots during the 9th China-South Asia Expo in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 22, 2025. The 9th China-South Asia Expo opened on Thursday in Kunming, and will last until June 24. At the six-day event, high-tech exhibits related to digital economy, artificial intelligence, green energy and low-altitude economy are expected to attract a large number of visitors. Photo by Gao Yongwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Beijing Science Fiction Carnival

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 29, 2025 - A young man plays with a chess robot at the 2025 Beijing Science Fiction Carnival event in Beijing, China on March 29, 2025.

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2025 Zhongguancun Forum Annual Conference Opens - Beijing

A participant plays chess with a robot during the 2025 Zhongguancun Forum Annual Conference in Beijing, capital of China, March 27, 2025. The opening ceremony of the event was held here on Thursday. Themed "New Quality Productive Forces and Global Technology Cooperation," this year's annual conference of the forum comprises five major sections, including meetings and technology trading. It provides new ideas and insights for global innovative development in large AI models, embodied intelligence, quantum technology, biomedicine, 6G, brain-computer interfaces, and other frontier areas in 128 events. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tunisia's first Chinese song competition concludes

STORY: Tunisia's first Chinese song competition concludes SHOOTING TIME: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:58 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ben Arous Youth Sports Center 2. various of the singing competition and Tai Chi performance 3. various of awarding ceremony STORYLINE: Seventeen Chinese language and music lovers from Tunisia on Wednesday participated in the final of the country's first Chinese song competition. The participants performed Chinese pop songs and Peking opera during the two-hour event hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Tunisia and organized by the Confucius Institute at Carthage University in the capital city of Tunis. Ilhem Motamri, a Chinese language teacher and an amateur singer, clinched the championship in the adult group with her performance of "Chess Piece." Motamri said she started teaching Chinese in 2004 and has been practicing singing Chinese songs since then. She believed that a Tunisian female singer proficient in Ch

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Croatian students impressed by Chinese embassy's open day event in Zagreb

STORY: Croatian students impressed by Chinese embassy's open day event in Zagreb SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024 DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:52 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese Embassy in Croatia 2. various of Qi Qianjin, Chinese Ambassador to Croatia, giving a lecture about Chinese foreign policy 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): QI QIANJIN, Chinese Ambassador to Croatia 4. various of cultural performances 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BRUNO OSTOJIC, President of the Diplomatic Club of the Libertas International University 6. various of students participating in cultural activities 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JAKOV ZUCIC, President of the Diplomatic Club at the Faculty of Political Science at the University of Zagreb 8. various of students playing Chinese chess game 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MAK OSTOJIC, Student at the Faculty of Political Science at the University of Zagreb STORYLINE: The Chinese Embassy in Croatia held an open day event in Zagreb on Wednesday, enriching loca

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Chinese players win at 18th World Xiangqi Championship

STORY: Chinese players win at 18th World Xiangqi Championship SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 24, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:25 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition STORYLINE: The 18th World Xiangqi Championship, hosted in Houston, is drawing to a close with an electrifying finale that crowned new champions -- Meng Chen and Tang Sinan of Team China. Demonstrating the global appeal of Xiangqi, which is often referred to as Chinese chess, the one-week prestigious event ended on Saturday night, marking the first time the tournament has been held on American soil. In the edge-of-the-seat men's final held on Friday, Vietnamese star Lai Ly Huynh clashed with Chinese grandmaster Meng in a game brimming with skillful plays and opportunities. Lai appeared poised to clinch his first world championship title, dominating the early stages of the match. However, a pivotal error in the endgame led to a draw, pushing the match into a high-stakes sudden-death t

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Xiangqi grandly debuted with its 18th world championship kicking off in U.S. Space City

STORY: Xiangqi grandly debuted with its 18th world championship kicking off in U.S. Space City SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 20, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of players and competition STORYLINE: In a significant moment for Xiangqi, an ancient Chinese board game, world-class competitors and enthusiasts gathered in Houston, also known as the U.S. Space City, in Texas, for the commencement of the 18th World Xiangqi Championship on Sunday night. Demonstrating the global appeal of Xiangqi, which is often referred to as Chinese chess, the prestigious event also represents the first time the tournament has been held on American soil. The week-long competition, together with the 4th World Youth Xiangqi Championship being held concurrently, attracts a total of 84 participants from 13 countries and regions, according to the organizers. The World Xiangqi Federation (WXF), the American Xiangqi Association, the Houston Xiangqi Association, and the

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CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-WORLD VOICE EXPO (CN)

(231024) -- HEFEI, Oct. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children play chess with a robot during the 6th World Voice Expo in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, Oct. 24, 2023. The 6th World Voice Expo and the iFlytek 1024 Global Developer Festival kicked off here on Tuesday. The latest achievements and application of AI technology will be on display at the 6-day event. (Xinhua/Zhou Mu)

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Chinese chess competition held in Lebanon

STORY: Chinese chess competition held in Lebanon DATELINE: Oct. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:15 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ELIAS ABOU JAWDE, Head of Lebanon's Chinese Chess Committee 3. various of the competition 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AMINE KORKOMAZ, Lebanese Chinese chess player 5. various of the awarding ceremony STORYLINE: A Xiangqi (Chinese chess) competition was held in Beirut on Saturday, attracting around 70 Lebanese and Chinese players to compete. The event was co-organized by the Confucius Institute at Saint Joseph University (USJ) and Lebanon's Chinese Chess Committee. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ELIAS ABOU JAWDE, Head of Lebanon's Chinese Chess Committee "This competition aims to promote the intellectual development of the youths and strengthen their self-confidence. Chinese chess can help strengthen self-confidence. Through this game, the youths will have a better understanding of the Chinese culture. We are the only committee of C

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-GO CHESS(CN)

(230924) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ke Jie (R) of China competes against Lai Jyunfu of Chinese Taipei during the men's individual preliminary of the Go chess event at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Gong Bing)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-GO CHESS(CN)

(230924) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ke Jie of China reacts during the men's individual preliminary of the Go chess event at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Gong Bing)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-GO CHESS(CN)

(230924) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Dingxin (R) of China competes against Shin Jinseo of South Korea during the men's individual preliminary of the Go chess event at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Gong Bing)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-GO CHESS(CN)

(230924) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ke Jie of China competes against Lai Jyunfu of Chinese Taipei during the men's individual preliminary of the Go chess event at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Gong Bing)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-GO CHESS(CN)

(230924) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ke Jie (R) of China competes against Lai Jyunfu of Chinese Taipei during the men's individual preliminary of the Go chess event at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Gong Bing)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-GO CHESS(CN)

(230924) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Dingxin (L) of China competes against Shin Jinseo of South Korea during the men's individual preliminary of the Go chess event at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Gong Bing)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-GO CHESS(CN)

(230924) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ke Jie (L) of China competes against Park Jeong Hwan of South Korea during the men's individual preliminary of the Go chess event at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Gong Bing)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CIFTIS-CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGIES (CN)

(230903) -- BEIJING, Sept. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A child competes with a Chinese chess robot during the 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2023. Themed "Opening-up leads development, cooperation delivers the future," the 2023 CIFTIS is being held in Beijing from Sept. 2 to 6 and features over 200 varied events, including forums, negotiations, and summits. During the event, cutting-edge technologies have attracted the eyes of visitors. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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Olympic Esports Week concludes in Singapore

STORY: Olympic Esports Week concludes in Singapore DATELINE: June 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese taekwondo Olympic champion Wu Jingyu participating in the Olympic Esports competition 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WU JINGYU, Chinese taekwondo Olympic champion STORYLINE: The inaugural Olympic Esports Week (OEW) concluded in Singapore on Sunday, marking the end of the finals for the 2023 Olympic Esports Series. The finals saw over 110 players competing in 10 virtual sports, encompassing archery, baseball, chess, cycling, dance, motorsport, sailing, shooting, taekwondo, and tennis. Wu Jingyu, Chinese taekwondo Olympic champion, was a notable participant at the event and secured third place in the virtual competition. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WU JINGYU, Chinese taekwondo Olympic champion "I think it is a very good platform for taekwondo fans. It's a competition stage for all, regardless of age, techniques, gender and weight, which adds more fun (into the

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Justin Trudeau during an event on Saint-Jean-Baptiste - Montreal

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, fourth right, looks on as a young boy ponders his next chess move during an event on Saint-Jean-Baptiste in Montreal, Saturday, June 24, 2023. Photo by Graham Hughes/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Esports Week inaugurated in Singapore

STORY: Olympic Esports Week inaugurated in Singapore DATELINE: June 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Esports Series 2023 2. various of visitors experiencing virtual sports and gaming within the free-to-play zone at the esports festival STORYLINE: The inaugural Olympic Esports Week (OEW) commenced in Singapore on Thursday, marking the beginning of a four-day event where players will compete in the finals of the Olympic Esports Series 2023. According to the organizers, the Olympic Esports Series 2023 will showcase games from 10 sports, including archery, baseball, chess, cycling, dance, motorsport, sailing, shooting, taekwondo, and tennis. Over 110 players from 64 countries and regions are expected to participate. In addition to the competitive matches, the audience will have the opportunity to explore the latest advancements in virtual sports and gaming within the free-to-play zone during the esports festival. Durin

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CHINA-TIANJIN-WORLD INTELLIGENCE CONGRESS (CN)

(230518) -- TIANJIN, May 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor plays Chinese chess with an artificial intelligence (AI) robot at an intelligent technology exhibition during the seventh World Intelligence Congress (WIC) in north China's Tianjin, May 18, 2023. The seventh WIC, a major AI event in China, kicked off in the northern Tianjin Municipality on Thursday. (Xinhua/Zhang Cheng)

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U.S. to host World Xiangqi Championship for first time

STORY: U.S. to host World Xiangqi Championship for first time DATELINE: Feb. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Houston Xiangqi Association president Hu Yushan 2. various of Janis Burke, CEO of Houston Sports Authority STORYLINE: Chinese chess, known as Xiangqi, is set to break new ground with the 18th World Xiangqi Championships this November in Houston, the United States. More than 120 world-class players from some 30 countries and regions are expected to compete at the event in Texas' largest city, Houston Xiangqi Association president Hu Yushan told a press conference on Friday. The championships features men's, women's and junior categories, according to Hu. "I am looking forward to learning this new game. Thank you so much to the International Federation (referring to the World Xiangqi Federation) for having confidence in Houston. We are very grateful and honored," said Janis Burke, CEO of Houston Sports Authority, co-host of the event. "Our

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Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2023 enters 5th round

STORY: Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2023 enters 5th round DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: Amsterdam CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 5th round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2023 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands STORYLINE: The Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2023 entered the 5th round in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on Thursday. While the Tata Steel Chess Tournament is an event based in Wijk aan Zee, a coastal town in the western Netherlands, it is a tradition that one round is played at a special location elsewhere in the Netherlands. This year, the grandmasters competed at the famous Johan Cruijff Arena, the home stadium of the football club Ajax and the largest stadium in the country. The grandmasters, including Chinese player Ding Liren, took the opportunity to pose for a group photo and sat for mock contests on the green lawn of the Johan Cruijff Arena before the real fights were held indoors. This year marks the 85th edition of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament, which will

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Japan's shogi champ beaten by ex-chess king

TOKYO, Japan - Yoshiharu Habu (L), champion of shogi or Japanese chess, faces off against former world chess champion Garry Kasparov from Russia during a special chess event in Tokyo on Nov. 28, 2014. Habu, also known as an outstanding chess player in Japan, succumbed to Kasparov 0-2.

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Shogi game played with 'human pieces' in Tendo

YAMAGATA, Japan - A shogi, or Japanese chess, game with "human pieces" is played on April 26, 2014, in the Japanese northeastern city of Tendo, Yamagata Prefecture, known for Japan's largest production of Shogi pieces. People in armor or kimono moved on a 15-meter square shogi board under instructions from two professional shogi players. Some 90,000 people are expected to see the two-day event.

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Shogi game played with 'human pieces' in Tendo

YAMAGATA, Japan - A shogi, or Japanese chess, game with "human pieces" is played on April 26, 2014, in the Japanese northeastern city of Tendo, Yamagata Prefecture, known for Japan's largest production of Shogi pieces. People in armor or kimono moved on a 15-meter square shogi board under instructions from two professional shogi players. Some 90,000 people are expected to see the two-day event.

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Simultaneous shogi, chess games

KOBE, Japan - Japanese shogi master Yoshiharu Habu (L) and French chess master Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (R) play shogi (front) and chess (back) games simultaneously during an event in Kobe, western Japan, on Sept. 17, 2012. Habu won in shogi and Vachier-Lagrave won in chess.

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''Human chess'' event in Tendo

YAMAGATA, Japan - Local high school students dressed up as feudal warlords move on a 16.6-meter-long, 13.8-meter-wide Japanese chess board during an annual ''human chess'' event in the city of Tendo, Yamagata Prefecture, on April 21, the opening day of the cherry blossom festival there. Tendo is famous for being Japan's largest producer of Japanese chess pieces.

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''Human chess'' played under cherry blossoms

TENDO, Japan - People enjoy watching a ''ningen shogi (human chess)'' played under cherry blossoms in Tendo, Yamagata Prefecture, on April 19. The city, known for producing quality shogi pieces, annually hosts the event, in which men wearing medieval samurai attire move as instructed by two players.

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Confucius Day marked in Budapest with cultural programs

STORY: Confucius Day marked in Budapest with cultural programs DATELINE: Sept. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:31 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of the eventSOUNDBITE 1 (Hungarian): ENIKO GAJASZ, Cultural program organizer of ELTE's Confucius InstituteSOUNDBITE 2 (Hungarian): ENIKO GAJASZ, Cultural program organizer of ELTE's Confucius InstituteSOUNDBITE 3 (Hungarian): MATYAS PETRO, DoctorSOUNDBITE 4 (Hungarian): MATYAS PETRO, Doctor STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute at the Eotvos Lorand University (ELTE) of the Hungarian capital celebrated the birthday of Confucius with rich cultural programs on Saturday. About 100 audiences from Hungary and China enjoyed concerts, Kongfu performances and lion dances at the Confucius Day event. The audience also had the chance to try Chinese calligraphy, Chinese paper cut, chopsticks usage, Peking Opera Mask coloring, Chinese chess and learn the basics of China's beloved Jianzi, also known as shuttlecock kicking. Eniko Gajasz, cultural program organizer

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Tractors used to play massive game of chess in Spain

STORY: Tractors used to play massive game of chess in Spain DATELINE: Aug. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the game 2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): Pablo, Tractor chess player 3. various of the game STORYLINE: A special chess game "played" by tractors was held over the weekend close to the village of Hinojosa in central Spain. During the game, the fields close to the village were turned into a giant "chessboard" of over 25,000 square meters. Instead of pawns, rooks, knights and bishops, the pieces were 30 tractors, with two combine harvesters to serve as the king. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): Pablo, Tractor chess player "A move takes only seconds on the chessboard, but it takes minutes here, because you have to send the order to the tractors, and they have to drive it into position." The event attracted around 2,000 visitors. The organizers stressed that the reason behind their tournament was to draw people's attention to the fall in rural population. Xinhua Ne

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Japan's Shogi Champ Beaten By Ex-Chess King

TOKYO, JAPAN - NOV. 28: Yoshiharu Habu, champion of shogi, or Japanese chess, took on former chess king Garry Kasparov from Russia during a special event in Tokyo on November 28. Habu, also known as a leading chess player in Japan, succumbed to Kasparov 0-2, and said, "It was a precious lesson for me."

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Japan shogi champ Habu plays chess against Chinese player

Professional Japanese shogi player Yoshiharu Habu (L), also the top-ranked chess player in Japan, takes on a Chinese opponent during an international chess event in Niigata, Japan, on July 11, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Shogi game played with 'human pieces' in Tendo

A shogi, or Japanese chess, game with "human pieces" is played on April 25, 2015, in the Japanese northeastern city of Tendo, Yamagata Prefecture, the largest producer in Japan of Shogi pieces. High school students in armor or kimono moved on a 15-meter square shogi board under instructions from two female professional shogi players. Some 100,000 people are expected to see the two-day event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Shogi game played with 'human pieces' in Tendo

A shogi, or Japanese chess, game with "human pieces" is played on April 25, 2015, in the Japanese northeastern city of Tendo, Yamagata Prefecture, the largest producer in Japan of Shogi pieces. High school students in armor or kimono moved on a 15-meter square shogi board under instructions from two female professional shogi players. Some 100,000 people are expected to see the two-day event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Shogi game played with 'human pieces' in Tendo

A shogi, or Japanese chess, game with "human pieces" is played on April 25, 2015, in the Japanese northeastern city of Tendo, Yamagata Prefecture, the largest producer in Japan of Shogi pieces. High school students in armor or kimono moved on a 15-meter square shogi board under instructions from two female professional shogi players. Some 100,000 people are expected to see the two-day event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Event celebrates Shogi master Tanigawa for receiving honorary award

Japanese chess master Koji Tanigawa (2nd from L), head of the Japan Shogi Association, joins other people in cracking open a barrel of sake during an event in Kobe, western Japan, on April 19, 2015, to celebrate his receipt of the Medal with Purple Ribbon. He is the 12th shogi player to receive the award given to people who have contributed to academic, artistic and other fields. At far left is "rakugo" comic storyteller Katsura Bunshi VI. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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''Human chess'' event in Tendo

YAMAGATA, Japan - Local high school students dressed up as feudal warlords move on a 16.6-meter-long, 13.8-meter-wide Japanese chess board during an annual ''human chess'' event in the city of Tendo, Yamagata Prefecture, on April 21, the opening day of the cherry blossom festival there. Tendo is famous for being Japan's largest producer of Japanese chess pieces. (Kyodo)

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Japan's shogi champ beaten by ex-chess king

TOKYO, Japan - Yoshiharu Habu (L), champion of shogi or Japanese chess, faces off against former world chess champion Garry Kasparov from Russia during a special chess event in Tokyo on Nov. 28, 2014. Habu, also known as an outstanding chess player in Japan, succumbed to Kasparov 0-2. (Kyodo)

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''Human chess'' played under cherry blossoms

TENDO, Japan - People enjoy watching a ''ningen shogi (human chess)'' played under cherry blossoms in Tendo, Yamagata Prefecture, on April 19. The city, known for producing quality shogi pieces, annually hosts the event, in which men wearing medieval samurai attire move as instructed by two players. (Kyodo)