Elixir of life

On Wednesday, November 26, 2025, four-time Women’s World Chess Champion and Peking University’s Professor 侯逸凡 (Hóu Yìfán), and Woman Grandmaster 王瑜 (Wáng Yú), brought their grace and charm to the elderly residents of the 泰康之家 (Tàikāng Home) and 和平府 (Hépíngfǔ) Elderly Care Centre in 东城区 (Dōngchéng District), 北京 (Běijīng), China. The intervention included a lecture on chess and AI followed by questions and answers and a simultaneous exhibition against the most daring residents. Photos: 北京日报 (Běijīng Daily).