Introduction to the App: 132 Games of Grandmaster Nguyen Thanh Bao
This app compiles 132 high-level Xiangqi (Chinese Chess) games played by Grandmaster Nguyen Thanh Bao. Below is a summary of information about this outstanding player:
Biography
Nguyen Thanh Bao was born in 1978 in Nam Dinh and is one of Vietnam's top Xiangqi players. He is famous for his unconventional, creative, and spontaneous playing style, earning him the nickname "the chess maverick" from fans.
Notable Achievements
3-time Vietnamese Xiangqi Champion in standard chess (2007, 2011, 2023)
Silver medal in Individual event at the 2009 World Xiangqi Championship
Champion of the 1998 Asian Youth Championship in Jiangsu, China
Gold medal in Team event at the 2022 World Xiangqi Championship
Gold medal in Team Rapid Chess at SEA Games 31
Silver medal in Individual event at the 2010 Asian Games
Unique Career Path
In 2014, Nguyen Thanh Bao unexpectedly withdrew from competitive chess and lived in seclusion in his hometown. In 2021, he returned to play friendly matches with national and international masters. In 2022, he achieved runner-up position at the National A1 Championship, marking an impressive comeback after many years of absence.
International Performances
Nguyen Thanh Bao has participated multiple times in the Han Tin Cup, a prestigious tournament organized by China. In 2023, he was recruited by the Zhejiang Xiangqi team to compete in the Chinese Xiangqi League (Jia A League).
Evaluation
Nguyen Thanh Bao is considered one of the most brilliant players in Vietnamese Xiangqi history. He was the first Vietnamese player to win a championship on Chinese soil and has achieved the highest result for Vietnam at the World Xiangqi Championship.
