[Explanation] Submarine diving is a special experience for many people. In recent years, performances such as "Undersea Playing Piano" and "Undersea Mermaid Show" have also been favored by many tourists because of their high viewing value. However, it is rare to see such new things as playing chess on the seabed. June 21st is "Father's Day". On such a special day, the "Undersea Chess King Tournament" was "started" in Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park. Nearly 100 senior chess masters gathered on the seabed to witness this unique style. Underwater events.

  It is reported that in the preliminary sea elections and semi-finals, nearly 100 contestants competed fiercely, and 4 players stood out and advanced directly to the finals. On the day of June 21st, the final of the underwater chess tournament was officially kicked off underwater in the seven-degree tilting exhibition tank of the Volcano Whale Shark Hall in the park. Four players wore diving suits and dived to the bottom of the sea to play against each other. As the first undersea chess tournament in the country, Zhang Hongbao, a national first-level referee of chess, and Ge Weipu, deputy director of the Chinese Chess Association Coaching Committee, were also invited to the scene to explain.

  The game adopts a three-game two-win system. The duration of a single game is nearly half an hour. Players must not only play chess brain competition, but also overcome the pressure of 11 meters in deep water and endure multiple tests of endurance, physical strength and skill.

  [Same period] (Ge Weipu, deputy director of the Coaching Committee of the Chinese Chess Association) So from the form of this game, it should be very new and unique. I have seen it in underwater competition for the first time in so many years. This underwater competition is also a test for athletes' physical strength. In addition to your skill level, because you have to wear a diving suit and carry an oxygen bottle underwater, it is indeed very tiring and not easy.

  [Commentary] Surrounded by thousands of fish, after several exciting and exciting peak matches, the final player Fei Shunhao won the crown. In an interview with a reporter, he said that he is a chess enthusiast and a diving enthusiast. The combination of two hobbies in this sea chess tournament is a very rare experience, and winning a championship this time is also a reward for him Special Father's Day gift.

  [Same period] (Undersea Chess Championship Fei Shunhao) Underwater chess has not been played before, diving, chess played, but the combination of the two, this form is particularly novel, did not play, so this is also my registration One reason. Diving and playing chess is indeed the first time for me, and I believe it may be the first time for the opponent. It's very cold and may not feel at first, but after a long time, a distraction of mental attention and water temperature are all tests, and it is a test for everyone. Then I am finally honored to win in the end.

  Reporter Xu Yinkang Yu Zhan reports from Shanghai

Editor in charge: [Qi Bin]