The 5th MLILY Cup World Weiqi Open Tournament ends on Sunday

第五届“梦百合”杯世界围棋公开赛本赛圆满收官

　　

Henan Daily reporter Tong Lin

河南日报社全媒体记者 童林

The 5th MLILY Cup World Weiqi Open Tournament ended on Sunday [Photo/Tong Lin]

On August 6, the 5th MLILY Cup World Weiqi Open Tournament came to an end in Zhengzhou city, Central China's Henan province, with Chinese players qualifying for the last 8.

8月6日下午，第五届“梦百合”杯世界围棋公开赛本赛16强赛在郑州战罢，中国棋手在三盘外战中全部获胜，包揽本次比赛八强。

The game's 3rd round focused on the matches between Chinese and South Korean players. Chinese players Li Xuanhao, Liu Yuhang, and Dang Yifei defeated Shin Jinseo, Kim Myounghoon, and Park Geunho, respectively. That means China has ensured one finish of the 5th MLILY Cup.

16强赛焦点来自中韩两国选手对决，当天比赛中，李轩豪、刘宇航和党毅飞分别将申真谞、金明训和朴键昊淘汰出局，这意味着中国棋手提前锁定了本次比赛的冠军。

The 5th MLILY Cup World Weiqi Open Tournament ended on Sunday [Photo/Tong Lin]

The other five matches were all played by Chinese players. Yu Zhiying, the only female player in the top 16, was defeated by Xu Jiayang. Tan Xiao defeated renowned Weiqu player Ke Jie; Mi Yuting, Liao Yuanhe, and Gu Zihao beat Wang Xinghao, Gu Lingyi, and Chen Xian, respectively.

另外5盘比赛均在中国棋手之间展开。16强中唯一的女将於之莹不敌许嘉阳，未能再进一步。柯洁负于檀啸，芈昱廷战胜王星昊，廖元赫击败古灵益c，辜梓豪淘汰陈贤。

The 5th MLILY Cup World Weiqi Open Tournament ended on Sunday [Photo/Tong Lin]

"The Chinese team has played very well and showed great strength. The event will leave an indelible mark on their Weiqi career," said Ma Wang, chairman of the Henan Weiqi Association (HWA), excitedly.

“中国队发挥得很好，展现出了中国职业棋手的雄厚实力。”省围棋协会主席马望激动地说，棋手们“妙手”频出，必定为自己围棋生涯留下浓墨重彩的一笔。

"Participating in the 'MLILY' Cup has made me gain a lot, and I am delighted here, "said Chinese player Tan Xiao, who defeated Ke Jie in the 3rd round. He said he would review the match and fully prepare for future competitions.

c“这次参加‘梦百合’杯，让我收获良多，也非常开心。”刚刚战胜“八冠王”柯洁的檀啸说，下一步将继续复盘，全力备战后续比赛。

The 5th MLILY Cup World Weiqi Open Tournament ended on Sunday [Photo/Tong Lin]

The draw for the eight matches was also held Sunday afternoon. The results are as follows: Dang Yifei vs. Gu Zihao, Liao Yuanhe vs. Mi Yuting, Liu Yuhang vs. Xu Jiayang, and Tan Xiao vs. Li Xuanhao. At this point, the 5thMLILY Cup World Weiqi Open Tournament has successfully closed. Competitions for the top 8 will be in Nantong City, East China's Jiangsu province, by the end of this year.

赛后进行了8强赛的抽签仪式，具体对阵如下：党毅飞对战辜梓豪，廖元赫对战芈昱廷，刘宇航对战许嘉阳，檀啸对战李轩豪。至此，第五届“梦百合”杯世界围棋公开赛本赛圆满收官。8强赛计划今年年底在江苏南通举行。

In the afternoon, the HWA invited Chinese Weiqi professional players Lian Xiao and Zhan Ying to explain the day's three Chinese and South Korean matches.

当日下午，省围棋协会还邀请中国围棋男子职业棋手连笑九段和女子职业棋手战鹰二段就李轩豪九段（中）对战申真谞九段（韩）、柯洁九段对战檀啸九段、党毅飞九段（中）对战朴键昊七段（韩）三局进行现场大盘讲解。

　　

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