Red Queen

“Altough and because I took part in many major world sports events in the past, I feel honoured and pleased to be participating, for the first time, in the National Games of the People’s Republic of China”, four-time Women’s Chess Champion 侯逸凡 (Hóu Yìfán) said in an interview with 苗子健 (Miáo Zǐjiàn) for People’s Daily Online shortly after the victorious conclusion of the Women’s Individual Championship “prelims”. She also said to be reasonably satisfied with her play since her main goal was to reach the final knockout stage. And finally, she praised the organisation for its management of safety and health matters, allowing all participants to enjoy the most from their being together in a common social space. Photo: Chinese Chess Association.