The clash between Hoang Cuc and Dugu Qiubai concluded with an unprecedented twist after just a single move. Playing as Black, Dugu Qiubai flagged out on the clock, handing an instant victory to Red before the battle could even begin.
Spanning only one move, the game offered zero opportunity for opening theory, strategic deployment, or tactical combinations to materialize. The outcome serves as a stark reminder that clock management is absolute in competitive Xiangqi, where even legendary rivals can fall to the pressure of time.