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Peng Xiongjian
Peng Xiongjian (Chinese: 彭雄健; born May 2000[2]) is a Chinese chess grandmaster. CareerPeng 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 lifeHe is studying at Shenzhen University.[3] References
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