In an astonishing turn of events, White Tiger suffered an instantaneous defeat after exceeding the time limit on just the second move of the opening. White Horse walked away with an effortless victory before the battlefield dust could even rise.
With the game abruptly halted at move two, opening theory and tactical maneuvering took a complete backseat to a catastrophic clock blunder. White Horse secured the full point solely through procedural composure and opponent default. This clash serves as a stark reminder that time management is just as decisive as board vision in competitive Xiangqi.