Research Report on the History of Computer Chinese Chess (Xiangqi) Game-Playing

2001

• ELP won gold at the 6th ICGA Computer Olympiad
• The internet rapidly spread in China, increasing online exchange of engine technology

2002

• ELP defended its gold medal at the 7th ICGA
• The Xiangqi engine community initially formed on platforms like Qizhong Forum

2003

• ZMBL (Zongma Benliu) won gold at the 8th ICGA
• Xiangqi engine evaluation function design began to be refined

2004

• Contemplation (Qianlv) won gold at the 9th ICGA
• Mengru Shenji (MRSJ) won bronze at the same competition
• ElephantEye began development

2005

• XQMASTER (Xiangqi Qibing) won gold at the 10th ICGA
• Early versions of Xiangqi Xuanfeng began development and testing
• Xiangqi engine strength began approaching National Master level

2006

• NEUChess (Qitian Dasheng) won gold at the 11th ICGA
• The first CCMC (Chinese Computer Game Championship) was held in Beijing, Qitian Dasheng won
• The UCCI protocol was officially released by Huang Chen, ushering in an era of engine standardization
• Xiangqi engine strength reached the National Master level