Xue Haowen (Chinese: 薛皓文; pinyin: Xuē Hàowén; born 2008) is a Chinese chess player. Although not holding any FIDE titles, he has defeated multiple Grandmasters including Hans Niemann and Jan-Krzysztof Duda. Xue has a peak rating of 2502, above the rating requirement for Grandmaster.
| Xue Haowen 薛皓文 | |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Born | 2008 (age 15–16) Shenzhen, Guangdong |
| FIDE rating | 2502 (November 2024) |
| Peak rating | 2502 (August 2024) |
Chess career
edit2021
editXue participated in the FIDE Online Chess Olympiad 2021 as part of the host Shenzhen team. Originally part of Division 2, it advanced to the pool B of the top division where it came fourth, making it a top 16 team.[1][2]
2023
editIn August, Xue was part of the China team that participated in the 2023 FIDE World Youth U16 Olympiad held in Eindhoven. His team won and Xue personally scored 7 points on board 1 by winning 5 games and drawing 4 with no losses.[3][4][5]
In June, Xue participated in the 2023 Dubai Open Chess Tournament where he came eighth overall with a performance rating of 2709 where he defeated four grandmasters: Artem Chernobay, David Gavrilescu, Mikheil Mchedlishvili and Hans Niemann.[6][7]
In December, Xue participated in the World Rapid Chess Championship 2023 coming 91st. His strongest game during the tournament was defeating Jan-Krzysztof Duda with the black pieces.[8] He also participated in the World Blitz Chess Championship 2023 with less success, placing 177th.[9]
2024
editIn July, Xue won the Arona Open in Tenerife with 8 points from 10 games and an Elo performance of 2677.[10]
Personal life
editXue grew up in Shenzhen and started playing chess when he was six years old.[3][5] His chess coach is Zeng Chongsheng.[5]
He currently attends Shenzhen College of International Education.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Shenzhen (China)". FIDE Online Olympiad 2021 (in Russian). Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "Online Chess Olympiad drops curtain in Longgang". www.lg.gov.cn. 18 September 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ a b "2023国际棋联U16奥林匹克团体赛在荷兰举行，深圳本土小将薛皓文表现突出". www.dutenews.com. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ Ootes, Lennart (19 August 2023). "China Wins FIDE World Youth U16 Olympiad in Eindhoven, Netherlands". FIDE World Youth U16 Chess Olympiad. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ a b c d "My Story with Chess – Shenzhen College of International Education". Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "Chess-Results Server Chess-results.com - Dubai Open 2023 - Category A". chess-results.com. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "中国体育报数字报-薛皓文拿到特级大师序分". www.chinasportsdaily.cn. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "Chess-Results Server Chess-results.com - 2023 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championship Rapid Open". chess-results.com. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "Chess-Results Server Chess-results.com - 2023 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championship Blitz Open". chess-results.com. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ Fischer, Johannes (3 July 2024). "Untitled Haowen Xue wins strong Arona Open in Tenerife". Chess News. Retrieved 5 October 2024.