About Houston Xiangqi Association

The Houston Xiangqi Association (HXA), an IRS-registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, stands proudly as a founding member of the American Xiangqi Federation. Established in July 1998, the HXA has been steadfast in its commitment to promoting xiangqi not only in Houston, but across the entirety of the United States.

Our current president, Yushan Hu, together with vice presidents James Shu and Richard Tse, and honorary president Richard Cheng, leads a dedicated group of about 40 members. This includes two International Grandmasters (IGM) and three Fide Masters (FM).

Over the years, HXA has organized numerous xiangqi competitions and children's classes in the Houston area. These events not only celebrate the art of xiangqi, but also serve as a platform to showcase Chinese cultural traditions. The result has been a vibrant, engaged community of local youths learning and enjoying the game.

Our efforts have been rewarded with the continuous support from various community groups and enterprises in Houston, such as the Chinese Civic Center, the Zhiqing Association, and AFNB. Moreover, the HXA has fostered close relationships and mutual visitations with sister associations across North America, including those in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Toronto.
 
In addition to these local and North American activities, we have been hosting to numerous North American xiangqi tournaments. Moreover, we have strengthened our global ties, particularly with the Chinese Xiangqi Association, as evidenced by the Chinese National Xiangqi Team's biennial visits to Houston since 2013. These visits have become a highlight in the Houston and North American xiangqi arenas.

Most notably, we are excited to announce that HXA won the prestigious honor of hosting the 2023 World Xiangqi Championships this coming November. This event represents the pinnacle of worldwide xiangqi competition, and we are thrilled to be at the center of it.