Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Pearl of the Orient

Four-time Women’s World Chess Champion 侯逸凡 (Hóu Yìfán) attended a press conference held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in 香港 (Hong Kong), China, by the Organising Committee of the 4th FIDE World Rapid Team Championship and 3rd FIDE World Blitz Team Championship, which will take place in Fragrant Harbour (Hong Kong), from June 17–21, 2026.

The queen of chess, 侯逸凡 (Hóu Yìfán), elegantly dressed in black, greeted and blessed 香港 (Hong Kong), at its debut as a global chessboard: “It is not only a mere gathering of beautiful minds, but more importantly, it will raise chess to new heights of showmanship in Greater China, allowing more people to feel the charm and incantation of the noble game”. Photos: 杨功煜 (Yáng Gōngyù).

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