Felix Xie
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2008 (age 17–18) Auckland, New Zealand |
| Chess career | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Title | International Master (2026) |
| Peak rating | 2423 (September 2026) |
Felix Xie is a New Zealand chess player and International Master.[1]
Chess career
In January 2021, he won the New Zealand Rapid Chess Championship and tied for first in the North Island Championship.[2]
In July 2022, he played for New Zealand at the 44th Chess Olympiad at the age of 14.[3] Xie managed to hold a draw against grandmaster Niaz Murshed.[4]
In January 2025, he tied with grandmaster Gábor Nagy in the New Zealand Chess Championship, both accumulating zero losses during the event. They were crowned as co-champions.[5]
References
- ↑ "Xie, Felix FIDE Chess Profile". International Chess Federation (FIDE). Retrieved 19 May 2026.
- ↑ "Felix wins Poppies chess tournament". 3 August 2021.
- ↑ Hopkins, Jessica (9 August 2024). "New Zealand given special role ahead of Chess Olympiad". Radio New Zealand.
- ↑ "44th Chess Olympiad 2022 Open".
- ↑ "NZ crowns two new national chess champions". Radio New Zealand. 13 January 2025.