Peng Xiongjian
| Peng Xiongjian | |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Born | 2000 (age 23–24) |
| Title | Grandmaster (2023)[1] |
| FIDE rating | 2521 (April 2024) |
| Peak rating | 2525 (August 2023) |
Peng Xiongjian is a Chinese chess grandmaster.
Career[edit]
Similar to Gata Kamsky and Wang Hao, Peng became a grandmaster without first gaining the International Master title. He achieved his GM norms at the:[1]
- Hainan International Open in December 2016
- GM Round Robin, Orbis in July 2019
- Hunan International Chess Open in August 2019
In December 2016, Peng finished 6th out of a field of 30 players in the Hainan Dhanzhou International Open Tournament, despite being both an untitled player and the 29th seed.[2]
In April 2017, Peng finished tied for second at the Shanghai Haiwan Cup with Liu Yan and Wang Tongsen.[3]
In June 2020, Peng finished 5th at the Asian Juniors Online Chess Championship.[4]
In July 2023, Peng finished 4th at the 56th Biel MTO Chess Festival and earned an IM norm after drawing against Bu Xiangzhi in the final round.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "FIDE Title Application (GM)" (PDF).
- ^ "China chess superpower at 1st Hainan Dhanzou International Open Tournament". December 23, 2016.
- ^ Liang, Ziming (April 12, 2017). "Shanghai Haiwan Cup - Chinese junior chess on the rise".
- ^ "Abdusattorov and Ning Kaiyu win Asian Juniors and Girls Online Chess Championship". June 9, 2020.
- ^ Ahmed, Shahid (July 28, 2023). "Xiangzhi Bu triumphs at 56th Biel MTO 2023, Aryan Chopra second".