Kong Xiangrui

Chess player

Chinese Qingdao, Shandong, China Capricorn 5' 6" (168 cm)

Quick Info

ProfessionChess player
NationalityChinese
Date of Birth01/01/2009
Age17 years
BirthplaceQingdao, Shandong, China
Zodiac SignCapricorn

Latest News about Kong Xiangrui

08/06/2026

Kong Xiangrui won the 2026 Asian Individual Chess Championship in Ulaanbaatar after tying for first on 6.5/8 with Xiao Tong and Zhamsaran Tsydypov. He took the title on tiebreak and was awarded the Grandmaster title for the achievement.

21/05/2026

Kong Xiangrui finished second in the Chinese Chess Championship after entering the final round tied for first place. He earned his first Grandmaster norm from the result and further established himself as one of China’s top young players.

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Bio/Wiki

Famous forBeing the winner of 2026 Asian Individual Chess Championship

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6" (168 cm)
Weight55 Kg (121 lbs)
Body Measurements
Chest38 Inches
Waist30 Inches
Biceps10 Inches
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Career

Achievements
  • Winner of 2026 Asian Individual Chess Championship
  • Gold medal at the FIDE U16 Chess Olympiad
  • Bronze at the FIDE World Chess Championship Zonal Tournament in 2023
  • Rookie of the Year award at the Chinese Chess League Premier Division finals in 2023
Notable Events
  • Invited to Chinese Chess Academy Hangzhou Branch after finishing runner-up at the National Youth Chess Championship in 2019
  • Trained at Hangzhou Intellectual Sports School under coach Ma Qun from 2020
  • Finished second at the Shanghai Bay Cup 2026 National Chess New Stars Tournament

Favourites

Chess PlayerDing Liren

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Kong Xiangrui was born in 2009 in Qingdao, China.
2. His father moved with him to Hangzhou for chess training.
3. He has trained with his idol Ding Liren.

Also born on 1 January

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