Wang Tongsen

Wang Tongsen
CountryChina
Born1997 (age 27–28)
Qingdao, Shandong, China
FIDE rating2400 (August 2025)
Peak rating2407 (August 2017)

Wang Tongsen (Chinese: 王桐森) is a Chinese chess player.

Chess career

He began learning chess at the age of 5, and trained alongside future-grandmaster Bu Xiangzhi under Tong Yuanming.[1]

In November 2007, he won the U10 section of the World Youth Chess Championship.[2]

In April 2017, Wang finished tied for second at the Shanghai Haiwan Cup with Liu Yan and Peng Xiongjian.[3]

In October 2019, he won the National College Championships.[4]

He is a coach at chess academy Chesstopia, and has also coached the Qingdao Youth Chess Team.[5][6]

Personal life

He studied at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.[4]

References

  1. ^ "童渊铭比较青岛"神童"棋手 称王桐森颇似卜祥志". November 29, 2007.
  2. ^ "WORLD YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP 2007 (10)". November 29, 2007.
  3. ^ Liang, Ziming (April 12, 2017). "Shanghai Haiwan Cup - Chinese junior chess on the rise".
  4. ^ a b "2019全国大学生赛:王桐森刘曼犁分获男女组冠军". October 9, 2019.
  5. ^ "青岛12岁少年夺得首届国际象棋青少年世界杯亚军". July 4, 2024.
  6. ^ "Welcome to Chesstopia".