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  On September 28, 2026, the WPA "Shede·Yunzhi Cup" Jinan Main Event completed the first round of all starter groups. Day 1C and Day 1D Turbo events concluded that day. In Day 1C, 126 players participated, with 31 advancing. Zhang Yang became the group's chip leader with 292,500 chips. Day 1D Turbo events attracted 77 players, with 22 advancing. Xiong Jiayi led with 256,000 chips. With all four starter groups completed, the total number of participants in the first round of the Main Event reached 382. The official announcement stated that 90 players advanced to Day 2, with one duplicate advancement. Jin Boxin became the first-round chip leader with 378,500 chips. Day 2 will officially begin at 12:30 PM on September 29. Day 1C: 126 players participated, Zhang Yang leads with 292,500 chips. The Main Event Day 1C, which concluded first on September 28th, had 126 players. Ultimately, 31 players advanced to the second round. Zhang Yang became the chip leader in Group C with 292,500 chips. Main Event Day 1C Data: Number of Players: 126; Number of Players Advancing: 31; Chip Leader: Zhang Yang; Chip Leader: 292,500. After this group, the advancing players will join the winners from Groups A and B to enter the second round on September 29th. Day 1D: Turbo Tournament with 77 players participated, Xiong Jiayi leads with 256,000 chips. Day 1D, held in the evening, used a turbo tournament format with 77 players. Ultimately, 22 players advanced, with Xiong Jiayi becoming the chip leader in Group D with 256,000 chips. Main Event Day 1D Turbo Data: 77 Entrants, 22 Advances, Chip Leader: Xiong Jiayi, Chip Leader with 256,000 Chips. Day 1D's conclusion marks the official completion of all first-round starting groups for the WPA "Shede·Yunzhi Cup" Main Event. A total of 382 players across four groups were involved. Jin Boxin became the chip leader with 378,500 chips. After the four starting groups (A, B, C, and D), the official announcement states that the total number of participants in the first round of the Main Event was 382. There was one instance of duplicate advancement, with the official number of players advancing being 90. The final chip leader for the first round is Jin Boxin, who sealed the bag with 378,500 chips. This means Jin Boxin will advance to the second round with the highest overall chip count in the first round. WPA Shede-Yunzhi Cup Main Event Round 1 Data: Total Entries: 382 (1 repeat appearance); Total Qualifying Players: 90; Round 1 Chip Leader: Jin Boxin with 378,500 chips. Round 2 Starts: September 29th, 12:30 PM. Day 1B had 100 players and 22 qualified, with Dong Chao leading Group B with 310,500 chips. With Groups C and D completed, the Round 2 lineup for this year's Main Event is now finalized. Day 2 begins September 29th, 12:30 PM. The official announcement states that the complete qualifying list and seating chart will be released through the official website.