A Chinese-chess champion lost his title after being accused of showing "extremely bad character." Yan Chenglong, 48, was accused of defecating in a hotel bathtub after winning a national tournament.

Yan Chenglong crowned ‘Xiangqi King’ but overdid celebrations, as governing body also investigates whether he cheated using anal beads The world of Chinese chess is in uproar over rumours of cheating ...

BEIJING — A competitor in Chinese chess says he has sued the national association in China for mental distress after he was stripped of a title for drinking alcohol and defecating in the bathtub of ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Xiangqi: The Chinese Chess "Xiangqi—the Chinese chess "Is a strategic and challenging chess game, whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, you can ...

The winner of a Xiangqi, or Chinese chess, tournament has been stripped of his title after allegations of inappropriate behaviour. Yan Chenglong has also been accused of cheating by using a ...

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter, which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. A champion of the board game Xiangqi, also ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Singapore xiangqi player Ngo Lan Huong competing against Vietnam's Nguyen Thi Phi Liem in the women's individual event at the 2023 ...

Vietnamese chess player Lai Ly Huynh defended his championship in the men’s individual rapid xiangqi (Chinese chess) category at the 18th World Xiangqi Championship which wrapped up in the U.S. Sunday ...

A 48-year-old Chinese chess champion has been stripped of his title and had his prize money withdrawn amid allegations of defecating in a bath and cheating by using an anal messaging device. Yan ...