Lian Xiao

连笑 (lián xiào), Chinese professional player born 1994-04-08

Lian Xiao (right) playing Li Qincheng in July 2015

Promotions

• Promoted to 1 dan in 2007
• Promoted to 3 dan in 2009
• Promoted to 4 dan in July 2010
• Promoted to 7 dan on 2013-12-03
• Promoted to 8 dan in 2017
• Promoted to 9 dan in October 2017

In 2017, Lian Xiao ranked 4th in the world rankings.

Tournament wins

• Winner of the 4th Xinxiu in 2010.
• Winner of the 15th Ahan Tongshan Cup in 2013.
• Runner-up of the 10th Changqi Cup in 2013.
• Winner of the 15th Japan China Agon Cup in 2013.
• Winner of the 12th Changqi Cup in 2015.
• Winner of the 28th Mingren in 2015.
• Winner of the 29th Mingren in 2017.
• Winner of 31st Tianyuan in 2017, ending Chen Yaoye's 8-year run.

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