Peng Xiongjian | |
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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.
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.[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]