An online chess competition hosted by Chongchuan district's chess association and Zhang Zurong, a retired teacher at Nantong Qixiu Middle School, ended on May 12.

A total of 28 chess amateurs from Chongchuan, Gangzha and Tongzhou districts participated in the competition and were divided into two groups based on skill level.

The competition started on May 6 and lasted for seven days, during which time participants competed through a game platform on their mobile phones.

Zhang paid for all expenses associated with the competition. He has hosted a number of table tennis and chess competitions since 2011, spending over 80,000 yuan ($11,274) in total. 

The competitions are intended to enrich the life of local seniors and offer them more opportunities to interact with others.

Several winners and organizers of an online chess competition pose for a group photo in Chongchuan district, Nantong. [Photo/ntfabu.com]