The 5th Chinese Chess Rapid Tournament opens its preliminary round today in Shaoxing with a 24-player knockout format. Game 2 kicks off at 6:20 AM UTC, featuring China's top rapid talent battling through 15 minutes plus 10 seconds per move. The tournament draws elite domestic players hungry for ranking points and tournament prestige. Rapid chess rewards sharp calculation and nerves. Today's matchups will separate the prepared from the panicked.