Chess contest for drinkers kicks off
Updated: 2013-08-26 09:28
(chinadaily.com.cn)
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A fun chess contest kicked off in the Qingdao International Beer City on Aug 21. Compared to formal chess competitions, this contest forces players to drink one liter of beer before the game. One mug of beer must be finished for every 10 moves. In this way, the winner of the game will be the "drunken champion" of the chess contest.
The contest attracted many excellent chess players, amateurs and tourists from Qingdao, Zaozhuang and other cities in the country. About 100 people took part in the selection process.
According to Wang Hongwei, head coach of the Qing Wei Chess Club in Qingdao, the contest breaks new ground in China. "Players have to pass two tests, measuring wisdom and drinking capacity," Wang said.
At 2:00 pm on the afternoon of Aug 21, 16 chess players raised their glass and the game started. Unfortunately, an excellent female chess coach could not stand the beer and gave up.
"Players who break the rules must drink a mug of beer," said the referee of the contest.
As more and more beer was consumed, the atmosphere of the contest became more and more hilarious. Many tourists were attracted to watch the game and cheer for the players.