Wang Shixu
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 2001 (age 23–24)[1] Tianjin, China |
| Chess career | |
| Country | China |
| Title | International Master (2021) |
| FIDE rating | 2419 (December 2025) |
| Peak rating | 2484 (November 2021) |
Wang Shixu (Chinese: 王仕戌) is a Chinese chess player.
In chess circles, he is sometimes known as "Wang Shixu b" since there is another Chinese chess player named Wang Shixu.
Chess career
In October 2019, he finished in 6th place at the World Junior Chess Championship despite being an untitled player. He also earned his first GM norm.[2]
In September 2021, he played for China in the FIDE Online Chess Olympiad 2021, where the team won the bronze medal.[3]
In May 2025, he played in the B section of the Sharjah Masters, where he finished 12th with 6/9 and held a draw against grandmaster Vladimir Burmakin.[4]
He qualified for the Chess World Cup 2025 by finishing in third place at the Zonal 3.5 China tournament.[5] He caused an upset by eliminating grandmaster Leon Luke Mendonca in the first round, though was eliminated by Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş in the second round.
References
- ^ ""聊城东昌府杯"全国新秀超霸战棋手 - 王仕戌". January 2, 2021.
- ^ Shah, Sagar (October 28, 2019). "World Junior norm makers and closing ceremony".
- ^ "2021 FIDE Online Olympiad Top Division Pool A". September 11, 2021.
- ^ "Sharjah Masters International Chess Championship 2025 - B". May 25, 2025.
- ^ "Zonal 3.5 China 2025".
External links
- Wang Shixu rating card at FIDE