Peng Xiongjian Explained

Country:China
Birth Place:Panzhihua, China
Grandmaster (2023)[1]
Peakrating:2525 (August 2023)
Fideid:8610550

Peng Xiongjian (; born May 2000[2]) is a Chinese chess grandmaster.

Career

Peng began playing chess at the age of 8. He moved from his hometown of Panzhihua to Chongqing at age 11 to concentrate on chess.[3]

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]

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.[4]

In April 2017, Peng finished tied for second at the Shanghai Haiwan Cup with Liu Yan and Wang Tongsen.[5]

In June 2020, Peng finished 5th at the Asian Juniors Online Chess Championship.[6]

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.[7]

Personal life

He is studying at Shenzhen University.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FIDE Title Application (GM).
  2. https://www.sohu.com/a/128992869_495632 2017年全国新人王赛参赛棋手介绍 - 徐译和彭雄健
  3. Web site: 祝贺!重庆又添一位国际象棋男子特级大师. March 27, 2024.
  4. Web site: China chess superpower at 1st Hainan Dhanzou International Open Tournament. December 23, 2016.
  5. Web site: Shanghai Haiwan Cup - Chinese junior chess on the rise. April 12, 2017. Ziming. Liang.
  6. Web site: Abdusattorov and Ning Kaiyu win Asian Juniors and Girls Online Chess Championship. June 9, 2020.
  7. Web site: Xiangzhi Bu triumphs at 56th Biel MTO 2023, Aryan Chopra second. July 28, 2023. Shahid. Ahmed.