Yes, 棋人生 plans to 退居二线 in many areas.

As one of the active writers in 悟入棋途 since mid May 2007, I plan to report new xiangqi activities for a period of one year initially.

Glad to see 2008 National Open having "real" time reporting in SIXGA website and 悟入棋途, definitely it is much better than 2007.

As Chairman of Bishan Xiangqi Club, I will also step down at the end of this month, after 6 years, but I will stay on in the 4th EXCO (July 2008 to Jun 2010) as one of the two deputies, or the most in acting chairman capacity for one more year before leaving Bishan Housing Estate (I will stay on as one of the 5th EXCO [July 2010 to Jun 2012] members if my service is still needed). I will stay on as one of the active ordinary members for 5 more years (i.e. to renew my membership starting this month).

As a senior citizen, your partner at home is more important than any other people, I have promised her to spend more times with her since her retirement more than two years ago, this is my main reason for slowly pulling out from xiangqi activities after Bishan 5th Anniversary Celebration on 27 Jun 2007.

I may use another name here after this month.

Take care.

Since 13 May 2007, I use mainly 棋人生 (about 11 months), 齐启棋 (2.5 months) and 2008八连负 (2 weeks) here ......

Since I have arranged all my duties, either handing over or stepping aside, it is time for me to take a leave now, i.e. back to before 13 May 2007, just do the reading here if time permits.

One day, if I feel like join back, I may join back with a new name.

Wishing 悟入棋途 a better tomorrow.